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Kiko Alonso – June 8, 2016 Download PDF version

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Linebacker Kiko Alonso

(On whether he feels more like himself after his knee injury) – “Yes, I feel great.”

(On his skillset) – “As you know, it’s a passing league, so you got to be able to play the run and play the pass.”

(On his ability to cover) – “Try(ing) to be in the right position so I can make a play on the ball is the biggest part.”

(On the linebacker corps) – “I think we got a lot of great players that bring a lot of different skillsets. I think the sky’s the limit in this group.”

(On whether he has previously played in a Wide 9 defense) – “Yes. It’s similar to (Eagles Defensive Coordinator Jim) Schwartz’s defense, which was my second year in Buffalo. Obviously, I missed that year, but I was able to be in that a little bit watching film, and I played a little bit before I got injured in OTAs.”

(On the pressure on inside linebackers defending the run) – “A lot of pressure, but it starts up front. We got some really good guys up front that can make the job a lot easier for us as linebackers.”

(On DE Dion Jordan) – “That guy is a freak athlete, so I think he can help any defense, because he (has) such a rare athleticism that can do all types of things.”

(On whether DE Dion Jordan is more of a pass rusher or a linebacker) – “I think – as you were saying – he’s very versatile. He can rush the passer, He can cover. He can play the run. I think that’s what makes him so special.”

(On DE Dion Jordan’s mindset) – “That’s a Dion question.”

(On what he likes about the defense) – “I like (that) the coaches are putting us in good positions to be successful. I think making the scheme around the players … I’ll leave it at that.”

(On whether Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph has given him any responsibilities that past coordinators have not) – “No.”

(On whether his goal is to return to his rookie year form) – “That is the goal. If not get that, then do better than that. I’m trying to keep improving and get back to myself.”

(On whether covering tight ends will be one of his responsibilities on defense) – “It really just depends. I’m sure if we’re in a Cover 1 or something, I don’t think I’ll be Cover 1 on a wide receiver. I’ll probably be on a tight end or running back.”

(On the importance of the defensive line to take on blockers) – “It’s not really their job to keep us clean. If they keep us clean, then we got to make the play. If we got an o-lineman in our face, then they got to make some plays, too. It just depends.”

(On what he has learned about himself in the last two years overcoming injuries) – “(You) got to have patience – a lot of patience.”

(On whether this offseason has gone better than he anticipated) – “Yes. I like how I feel. I feel like I feel really good. I like where I’m at.”

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