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Ndamukong Suh – December 7, 2016 Download PDF version

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh

(What’s the biggest challenge this Arizona Cardinals team brings?) – “They have some great running backs. Obviously, a seasoned veteran at quarterback. We’re going to have a challenge obviously making sure we shut them down. They have a lot of run game, getting sideline to sideline with their offensive linemen, and then obviously, the running back coming downhill. Screens, as well, are going to be a big piece, so we have a lot on our plate. But I played against them many times, obviously being in the NFC, so hopefully they continue to stay to that same mantra of offense they like to run.”

(Why won’t it be a challenge to throw last week behind you?) – “We’ve addressed it; (we) dealt with that earlier this week. Primarily for me, Sunday night on the plane and Monday I re-hashed it a little bit more; but, it’s over and done with. It’s something we can’t take back. We have to learn from it. I think we did, and we have to move on to next week.”

(Is this the type of team that can move on from that be successful the rest of the way in December?) – “No question. I definitely think so. I think we’ve proved that in weeks past and find ways to win the game. We understand what’s at stake.”

(What’s the challenge playing without LB Kiko Alonso considering he’s been sort of the play caller all season?) – “We’ve already experienced it. We dealt with it last week. Mike Hull stepped in and we always have a motto, thanks to our head coach, that it’s ‘Next Man Up.’ At the end of the day, we’d love to have Kiko out there; but if he’s not … I don’t what his status is or anything of that nature. You guys probably know more than me. Mike Hull has done a great job and did a great job last week.”

(Do you scratch your head a little bit when you see Arizona’s record? Because they look really good.) – “Yes, you always do. I think I fell asleep and woke up and watched a little bit of their Seattle game. Obviously, I’ve got friends on that team – players I’ve grown close to. So watching them, seeing them play, it’s definitely interesting to see what their record is; but, at the end of the day, this is the NFL. Things don’t always go your particular way. You’ve got elite players on all sides of the ball. So we have to go out there and give them a challenge no matter what.”

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