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Ndmukong Suh – August 21, 2016 Download PDF version

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh

(On how the team will approach the third preseason game) – “I think everybody knows we look at the third preseason game in the NFL as show of run and game prep for (the) regular season. Having attention to detail and being able to have a full week’s worth of the breakdown of Atlanta is going to be the biggest focus and understanding our keys and where we got to execute is going to be the biggest thing.”

(On the defense’s chemistry) – “I think it’s coming along well. Obviously, we’re still only into Week 3 of the preseason – and we’ve got a lot of time and practice ahead of us – but I think we’re moving in the right direction, in my personal opinion. Like I said, we’ve got a lot more work to do.”

(On his No. 1 takeaway from the Cowboys game) – “Just technique. Focusing on technique is going to be my biggest takeaway from my game, personally. There’s some errors that I didn’t like that I did. At the end of the day, it’s preseason (and) that’s what it’s used for – knock some of the rust off and go from there.”

(On the defense’s focus for this week in terms of tackling) – “I think at the end of the day, it’s about going out there and executing (and) putting yourself in the right position so you can make the right tackles. We weren’t always in the right position to make the proper tackles. Obviously, fundamentals are (about) running your feet through a running back or tight end or whoever it may be who has the ball, (and) hopefully it’s the quarterback most of the time.”

(On the significance of the third preseason game for the starters) – “I think it’s always seen as an important game because it gives you an opportunity to … Obviously, you usually play the first two quarters and a little bit more. First groups usually are getting a lot of the run. At the same time, we’ve game planned. We’ve understood where we’ve got to be. (We have) had a week’s worth of work on that and going out there and executing.”

Xavien Howard – August 21, 2016 Download PDF version

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Cornerback Xavien Howard

(On how it felt to put the pads on during pregame even though he didn’t play on Friday night) – “It’s just exciting to be back to football again.”

(On what he gained from being on the sideline on Friday night) – “A lot of mental reps, just seeing what the older guys were doing and learning from them.”

(On how excited he is to be cleared medically and back practicing) – “It’s exciting to be back with the guys and get back to it.”

(On how much he feels his injury has been a setback to him) – “I wouldn’t call it a setback. I’d just say it’s a learning process that I went through and I’m just learning from it.”

(On when he noticed that something was wrong) – “I think the next day after it. I got undercut and I felt it and I went to the training room and we did an MRI on it.”

(On how much he was able to keep up with the defense even though he wasn’t practicing) – “I stayed on the side with the coaches so everything they were doing, I was into it.”

(On where he is at physically) – “I feel like I got better. My leg is better and it’s going to improve when I go out there.”

(On how excited he will be to play in a game) – “I’m very excited to get into a game.”

(On what it was like to be dressed but not playing on Friday night in Dallas) – “I just couldn’t explain the feeling. It was my first NFL game (and I was) excited, cheering guys on.”

(On what he thought about AT&T Stadium) – “I played there before in college so I was used to it.”

(On what his expectations are for himself these next two weeks) – “Learn from the older guys (and) get on the field and contribute any possible way I can.”

(On if he expects to play Thursday night against Atlanta) – “No, sir.”

(On if he is going to sit out the rest of the preseason) – “No. I should play the fourth preseason game.”

(On if he is going to be ready for the regular season) – “Yes, sir. (I have) no doubt.”

(On the veterans looking forward to having him on the field) – “I’m going to contribute the best way I can.”

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