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Mike Pouncey – October 23,2016 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Sunday, October 23, 2016
Postgame – vs. Buffalo

Miami Dolphins C Mike Pouncey (transcribed by Jason D. Silver)

(When you are able to run it like that, especially early, what does that help with you guys as an offensive line?) – “I think it gives us confidence. I think it gives the coach confidence to keep calling the calls. It just shows when we’re an offensive line that’s all playing together and all guys are healthy, we can do special things. Jay Ajayi right now is just … That kid overcame so much. It just makes me smile every time I think about it, because a lot of guys would have tanked and went the other way. Getting benched right after thinking you’re starting the season off and then to come back and to play the way he’s playing, I hope it opens up a lot of guys’ eyes.”

 (When did you begin to see this from him?) – “I think it started in practice. Once (Head) Coach (Adam Gase) demoted him and made him a backup, you could tell. He didn’t complain about anything, just kept working as hard as he could, and it has paid off for him. Jay is a true testament to never giving up. The way he has been running the football the past two weeks is just unbelievable.”

(How important of a message was it to you guys that after you fell down 17-6, on the next possession you guys were still sticking with the running game?) – “It was awesome. When coach (Adam Gase) is feeling it, coach does a great job of calling those runs. And whenever we’re doing good, he just keeps calling them, and it’s paying off for our offense right now big time. I know a lot of the offensive linemen are sore as hell. I’m going to go get in the cold tank right now, hang out for a little bit. I’m just proud of this football team. A lot of people counted us out, gave up on us. I’ve seen all you guys’ predictions; you all didn’t believe in us either. This will prove everybody wrong and go out there and keep moving forward. This football team can be special if we keep doing the things we’re doing.”

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