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Chris Jones – June 8, 2016 Download PDF version

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Defensive Tackle Chris Jones

(On whether his calf or ankle derailed last season for him) – “First off, I feel great right now. There were things I had going on as far as injuries in the past. The thing is now, I feel really great. And while I’m out there, I feel good running.”

(On whether he was surprised that the Patriots released him) – “It’s a business. I didn’t really go in there with any expectations. I was coming back (and) rehabbing and expecting to be ready for anything.”

(On whether his time in New England made him a better player) – “I have a lot of respect for the staff up there. I feel like being prepared … (They) helped me prepare myself, whether it be (for) a game, practice or meetings. Just being around the whole organization as a whole helped me be prepared for this whole business in general as (far as) the NFL goes.”

(On the Dolphins’ defensive line) – “We got a lot of great guys – a lot of great players – guys that go out there and work really hard. We push each other. If you watch a practice, we’re the most electric group out there. We’re getting after it. We’re making everybody better. I like the guys we have here.”

(On DE Cameron Wake and DE Mario Williams) – “In them, you have great leaders. Like you said, they’ve been playing for a while, and it’s great to have guys like that because they’ve been through a lot. Like you said, they’ve played nine years each. They’ve been here. They’ve been in the league awhile and they know the ins and outs.”

(On whether DE Mario Williams is still in his prime) – “Mario (Williams) is amazing. I love watching him. He comes in every day and gets his work done, and he’s still moving around great.”

(On his first impressions of DT Jordan Phillips) – “Like I said with everybody, Jordan is included as well. He comes in every day with his work pants on, and he just gets going. He comes in; he works hard. He’s a great athlete. He brings a lot physically on the interior defensive line.”

(On what he brings to the defensive line) – “Just a little bit of versatility. Kind of through my whole career, I’ve been able to play different positions. I think my willingness to be able to do whatever the team wants me to do to win – that’s what I’m here for.”

(On whether he will exclusively play tackle) – “I’ve moved around a little bit. Right now, it’s not really solidified what I’m going to do. I’ve moved around and played all sorts of positions. That’s what we’re doing now. We’re getting a feel for the defense. That’s what we’re doing now in OTAs – focusing on playing hard and getting the defense down.”

(On whether he was happy to be claimed off waivers by the Dolphins) – “Yes. After getting released – with my family and everything – we were trying to figure out everything and get some solid ground. It was definitely a huge relief to get picked up here, because then it gives me a little bit of a solid ground to stand on. It was really awesome. I’m really fortunate that the team gave me a chance. I’m really appreciative of that, as well.”

(On whether he enjoys remaining in the AFC East with the Patriots) – “(I) get to see them two times a year, go up there and compete against some great guys that I know up there. I think it’s pretty cool.”

(On Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph) – “I was with Vance in Houston for a little bit. I was drafted in Houston. Right now, I think he’s great. He’s very straightforward with us as a defense, very realistic (with) what he has in store for us. I think what he expects out of us is (for) us to be great. That’s the thing you need in defensive coordinators. They need to have high expectations, and he has those. I think he does a great job of pushing us every day.”

(On whether playing alongside DT Ndamukong Suh can help someone get better) – “Absolutely. The type of player Suh is … Obviously, he’s one of the greatest. Guys are going to focus on him, I’m sure, because he just takes up so much space. He makes you take him. I can see it in practice, too.  He comes in, works hard (and) dominates every day.”

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