WASHINGTON — WUSA9's Sharla McBride sat down with Washington Football's new starting quarterback, Taylor Heinicke to talk all things football. But after the season ahead had been discussed, it was time to have a little fun with some rapid-fire questions that weren't always football-related. He didn't have a lot of time to think about his answers but gave honest responses and some responses, that may raise a few eyebrows.
SHARLA: What is a compliment that you get most from people?
TAYLOR: That I’m sneaky quick. I’m sneaky fast! A lot of defensive guys tell me that. It’s a lot easier to run fast when you have big 300 pound guys chasing after you.
SHARLA: If there was a movie about your life, who would you want to play you, or who should play you?
TAYLOR: I would say, Matt Damon
SHARLA: Oh ok, so we are going with Matt Damon?
TAYLOR: Yeah, I’ve been told I look like him before.
SHARLA: What is something that really annoys you about one of your teammates?
TAYLOR: He’s always burping in my ear throughout meetings! I don’t think he notices it but he’s just doing it.
SHARLA: Well, you have to tell me who!?
TAYLOR: I can’t, no name dropping.
SHARLA: What is a TV show that you binge-watched during the pandemic?
TAYLOR: I’m binge-watching it right now, it’s called Mr. Robot. It’s really good!
SHARLA: Yes, I’ve heard of it…I’m actually in that.
TAYLOR: Wait are you?
SHARLA: Yes, I play a newscaster on the show!
TAYLOR: That’s sweet!
SHARLA: What’s the food or drink that you can’t live without?
TAYLOR: There’s nothing like a nice Coca-Cola on a hot sunny day.
SHARLA: I thought you were going to say maybe a Heineken.
TAYLOR: Yes, a Heineken! You want to sponsor me?!
SHARLA: The most memorable moment you’ve had with a fan?
TAYLOR: Little kids get me because I remember when I was a little kid and I would go to training camps or games and it meant a lot to me. If any kid has a card or just wants a wristband or something like that, it really means a lot to me.
SHARLA: What is the happiest moment that you’ve ever had with your mom?
TAYLOR: After my father passed and that year I had a great year in college football and I won the Walter Payton Award and she was there at the ceremony. It just meant a lot to me and it was just a really cool moment for both of us so I would say that moment is the happiest moment.
Heinicke also said his mother and step-dad have never missed a game and will be at every single Washington Football Team game this season.