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DeVante Parker – August 24, 2017 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On what he has learned from QB Jay Cutler:
“He likes to throw it deep whenever he has a chance. He likes tall receivers and likes guys who can go up get the ball.”

On whether this is the perfect scenario working with QB Jay Cutler:
“Yes, I have a good connection with him. I just like how he has trust in us to just make a play and come down with it.”

On whether there was a point in practice or tonight’s game where it clicked with him and QB Jay Cutler:
“I feel like during practice that he just wanted to launch it up one time and see what happens, and he did and I came down with it. Hopefully I can continue this connection with him.”

On QB Jay Cutler comparing Parker to Eagles WR Alshon Jeffrey:
“I feel good about it. He is a good receiver and he makes plays. He is a great receiver and I like that comparison from him.”

On whether scoring less than 10 touchdowns would be a disappointment this season:
“Nobody is going for anything. I just go out there and play. Whatever happens; just happens.”

Jay Cutler – August 24, 2017 Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins QB Jay Cutler (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On his 72-yard completion to WR DeVante Parker in the first quarter to set up a 2-yard score:
“It was just one-on-one [coverage]. [With] a guy like that, one-on-one opportunities you got to try and find those matchups for him and give him a shot at the ball and he can do things like that.”

On whether he intentionally placed the ball on Parker’s left shoulder:
“[I] just kind of threw it out there. You just don’t want to overthrow him, that’s my biggest thing with a lot of these guys, just don’t overthrow him and give him a chance to play the ball because they’re really good with the ball in the air.”

On when he knew Parker had the ability to make big plays down the field:
“Day One. I mean, you watch him run, you watch him move, you watch his ability with the ball in the air and you kind of know what you got pretty quickly with that kind of talent.”

On whether he prefers throwing to big receivers:
“I’ve had them; over the last 12 years I’ve usually just had one. [I’ve] been able to play with them, so I know what they like and they can make life pretty easy on a quarterback.”

On developing connections with the receiving corps over the past week:
“I mean, they’re really good players. They’re going to get open, they’re going to create opportunities for themselves. It’s just kind of my job to get them the ball. The two days we’ve practiced in Philly, and then today, they did exactly what we thought they were going to do. Our guys got open and we felt good about the drives that we had.”

On how beneficial the week of practice was:
“I think [this week of practice] sped up things a little bit, because you got some more game-like situations and practicing against [the Eagles], so I think I was able to speed up my clock. Normally where I would be if – well, there’s no real normal because I’ve never sat out this much football – so it’s kind of a learning curve for me and [Dolphins head coach] Adam [Gase] and everybody else.”

On whether he prefers to run the hurry-up offense:
“That’s kind of how it was introduced to me with Adam in Chicago, and that’s kind of how I learned it. These guys, they seem comfortable with it. We kind of went in-and-out of it today, so it’s just something we like to use. It’s another weapon we can get into, and if we don’t like it, we can slow it down.”

On whether he was surprised by WR Kenny Stills’ speed:
“These guys, they’re different speeds. Whenever they get green grass, they’re gone. We were kind of in a short field and I got moved out of spot a little bit to the left and just touched late to him. Probably when I watch it on film, [I’m] going to want to drive a little more and pull him across the field. We were lucky to get the pass interference there. All three of them — Jarvis [Landry], DeVante [Parker], Kenny – they’re talented weapons and I’m glad they’re on our squad.”

On his comfort level with C Mike Pouncey:
“He’s a player. He does his thing; to have a center like that makes things much easier for me, as well.”

Lawrence Timmons – August 24, 2017 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins LB Lawrence Timmons (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On how his interception went from his perspective:
“It went pretty well. I just saw the [Eagles] QB [Carson Wentz] and a tight end tried to grab me. I pushed off and saw the ball, and maintained the ball.”

On if he feels like he’s grasping what the Dolphins need him to do here:
“I feel like it’s coming along. I’m taking baby steps now. It’s my first year here, but it’s coming along really well.”

On if he’s worried about communication issues or if he thinks they can get it cleaned up quickly:
“I feel like we can work on it right now. We have a big week of practice next week and we’re going to establish our identity, but we’re going to be pretty good.”

On what he thinks will be a point of emphasis from now until the start of the regular season:
“Just camaraderie. We just have to play together and get our energy. I feel like our energy could be better. Just finishing strong and things of that nature I think we can work on.”

Ndamukong Suh – August 24, 2017 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins DT Ndamukong Suh (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On whether seeing the turnovers the defense produces entices him that they’re picking up where they left off last year:
“I think it’s good. Obviously, we want to create as many turnovers as we can. It’s something that we pride ourselves on – being aggressive at all three levels. The defense where that’s coming from is up front. The linebackers on secondary want to be aggressive and create turnovers and get the ball back to the offense.”

On how close to ready he is for the regular season:
“I think personally I’m in good shape. I think I’m prepared to play a full game. At the end of the day it’s just going to come down to being ready for Tampa [Bay]. I think there’s no real way to tell until you actually get into it. I think mentally and physically I’m there, but at the end of the day you’re not going to really find out until you get into a true game because you never know how it’s going to play out for you.”

On how he fixes the issues of the breakdowns on defense and third down struggles:
“I think it’s a lineman assignment. Being in the right places and then obviously being able to tackle like some of them had to do at that point. But I think it’s a little bit of schematics of us not being in the right places, but I have to go back and look at the film to be able to confirm that for you.”

On whether he’s comfortable where the defense is right now:
“I’m not comfortable at all. I think we have a big week of practice ahead of us and, to me, in my personal opinion being comfortable and being complacent – I don’t  want this defense to be complacent by any means. I think there were a lot of good things that we did this particular week in practice as well as in this game from my memory, but like I said, I‘m going to go back and watch the film and be able to build off of that and be prepared for the fourth preseason game that’s more important than Tampa.”

On whether he feels they are on track or behind this time of year:
“I think we’re in a good place, but I think at the end of the day it doesn’t really matter where we think we’re at. It’s about being able to go out there and perform in week one. As much as you think you’re in a good place or not, you can’t be comfortable and can’t be complacent. We have to go back to work on Sunday when we get back and be prepared for what we need to get done.”

Cameron Wake – August 24, 2017 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins DE Cameron Wake (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On how he would assess the team’s readiness for the regular season with about two weeks to go:
“Well, we obviously have some things to work on. A little rusty, little rough around the edges, but I think tonight was a good test and I think it was a good indication. Like I said, we kind of have to buckle down Monday, or whenever we get back to work, and get to work on things that showed up in the game that we have to fix.”

On one specific thing that he knows the defensive unit can do better than what occurred tonight:
“Big plays, obviously. Communication, probably on a couple things. I know there was some communication issues with a couple things. But I don’t think anything dramatic. The effort was there, I think guys were playing hard. But like I said, the little details. I mean on defense, one play can kind of turn the whole tide. So it’s the little things we have to work on and make sure that we iron out to make sure when the regular season does come, we are ready to go.”

On if there was an adjustment period getting used to new Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Matt Burke or if it wasn’t an issue:
“I don’t think so. I mean, it would be different if he was a guy who came from Mars and we had never met him and, you know, he had a whole new plan and a whole new scheme and all that. But he was here with us last year [as Linebackers coach]. We are running pretty much the same defense that we were running last year. So I don’t think there is much of an adjustment. It’s getting on the same page and making sure that guys are working well together. Because like I said, defense is different than offense. Offense, you can play three quarters and have one good quarter and score four touchdowns, you win the game. Defense, you play 90 percent of the game great, have three bad plays, you lose. So you know, it’s all game long, every play, no matter what series it is. You can’t be up and down or back and forth.”

Byron Maxwell – August 24, 2017 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins CB Byron Maxwell (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On covering the Eagles offense:
“I had him covered. I should’ve just stayed on the post but your eyes play tricks on you. You think you see a little, you see a lot and sometimes it just doesn’t work out.”

On [Eagles WR] Torrey Smith throughout practices this week and his potential bounce back year:
“I don’t know. I don’t know if he has a bounce back year or if it’s a good year I couldn’t really tell you nothing about him.”

On how prepared he feels about his second year in Miami:
“This game right here helped a lot. I’m going to go back and study this game and it should help a lot.”

On what he thinks helped the Eagles do so well in this game:
“They got some key first downs. We had them backed up and we just couldn’t get up the field. They got a good feel for us and they made a couple plays.”

Adam Gase – August 24, 2017 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Postgame – Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase (transcribed by the Philadelphia Eagles)

On QB Jay Cutler’s feel for the game and the offense:
“It seems like his pocket presence is coming back pretty quick.  He made some nice step ups and sliding in the pocket to find some lanes; there were some broken plays where he hooked up with some guys.  I thought that was a step in the right direction.  Last week, he was kind of still feeling his way out and tonight he looked more comfortable.”

On his timing with receivers and if it’s normal for this time of the year or is it because Cutler came into camp late:
“The one play that we got a 50 yard pass interference call to Kenny [Stills]I think I was a little surprised that he got down the field that fast.  It’s hard to outrun him, I mean Kenny got down the field pretty fast.  He’s a 4.3 guy and he didn’t think he’d be down the field that fast.”

On what QB Jay Cutler’s next step is in order to progress in this offense:
“Just keep working.  This week we have to focus on third downs, which were terrible right now on both sides of the ball.  We have to reemphasize that I guess.”

On what he saw from his defense in regards to overall execution:
“The turnovers, but we have to figure out what’s going on during third down.  Maybe we’re just that bad on offense to where our defense would feel better about it.  In practice, they just beat the crap out of us.  So maybe we’re just that bad on offense.”

On how C Mike Pouncey looked to him:
“Good, he looked real good.  I know he was excited going in, he went in there and did exactly what we thought he would do where he just gets everybody covered up, up front with the calls everything worked out real well.  It’s what we’ve been talking about going into this season.  You have a guy who doesn’t practice much and then just jumps right in and is as smooth as can be.”

On the decision to start C/G Anthony Steen instead of T Jesse Davis:
“That’s just kind of what we wanted to go with for this game.  We knew that both of them were going to get reps.  It seems like we either go three and out too much on offense when that first group comes out and then can’t get off the field on defense when that first group comes out.  Less plays and we just have to keep working in practice and keep evaluating guys.”

On how much he’s holding back against teams during the pre-season:
“I think we’ve been pretty basic scheme wise.  Each game is going to take on a life of its own; we’re trying to get good at certain things.  We’ll run some of it in practice and some of it in pre-season games where we aren’t afraid to show it.  There are certain things are still a work in progress where we feel good about it leading into the season where maybe we don’t want to show it in the pre-season.”

On Jay’s ability to take and make tough throws and if he has the freedom to continue doing so:
“I think if you notice, it’s usually if a guy is on #11 [WR DeVante Parker], he’ll throw it up in the air to let him go get it.  He’s kind of always had that big guy usually at every stop he’s been to where it’s [Giants WR] Brandon Marshall or [Eagles WR] Alshon Jeffery and he had [Panthers TE Greg Olsen] I mean there are certain guys that he knows are big targets that can go up there and get it.  Some of the times when it’s between the numbers, he’ll kind of see a big enough hole to where him and the receiver are on the same page.”

On taking the blame for the sack on the first drive:
“That was my fault, we went silent count and we just couldn’t get organized very well and the clock ran down on us and we hadn’t worked on it enough.  We have to be way better than that and that’s on me.  I put [T] Laremy Tunsil in a bad position.”

On what he learned about his team practicing against Philadelphia these past four days:
“I think it was good for us to go through a different practice schedule, you know go against somebody different.  We thought we were getting a little bit out of the heat but it was pretty hot on Tuesday which was good.  We saw a lot of different looks whether it was on offense or defense.  There were a lot of different things in the run game that they did in practice that wasn’t run tonight, but we got to see during practice which was good.  Because we were so exclusive running games wise with our offense and for our guys to see a whole bunch of different schemes that was good.”

On what his plan is for LB Rey Maualuga going back to Miami:
“Just keep working on getting in shape and getting his body ready and start getting him out at practice to see where he’s at.  Try to figure out will he be ready for the first game or do we have to wait another week after that.  We won’t know until we kind of get going in practice, we’ll find out this week.”

Adam Gase – August 24, 2017 (Halftime) Download PDF version

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Head Coach Adam Gase

(Three giveaways – two interceptions and a fumble. Not what you want to see.) – “We had a lot of good, but that’s the bad. That’s what we can’t do. We can’t have mistakes made.”

(QB Jay Cutler – 5-of-8, 105 and a touchdown. He moved the offense good.) – “I feel like he’s in a pretty good rhythm right now. We just got to stay consistent. We don’t want the turnover. It was mine; it was a bad call on my part. It puts him in a bad spot.”

(Defensively, good run defense; but they were had some success throwing the football in the secondary.) – “They caught us in a … We had a bust and they scored a touchdown. We kind of mis-executed on some things and we’ve just got to tighten it up.”

(C Mike Pouncey, he got work in there. Are you happy with what you saw?) – “Yes, he was good. It was good to get him out there.”

(On the defensive side, it looked like LB Lawrence Timmons really was making his presence known out there.) – “We want to keep getting him in a good rhythm and get a feel for what’s going on. I feel like that’s what he does, he attacks the ball. We’re just trying to get him comfortable in the defense.”

(What are you looking to see in the second half?) – “We’ve got to clean it up, no more turnovers, get some stops, get some three-and-outs and keep moving the ball.”

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