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Adam Shaheen – October 28, 2020 Download PDF version

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

TE Adam Shaheen

(Any big plans for that first big check to come in?) – “(laughter) I’m just putting it away probably. Maybe we’ll bust it out after the season’s over. We’ve still got work to do.”

(Can you give us a little context of how this came about? Did you ask your agent to sniff around for maybe an extension? Did they approach you? How did it happen?) – “As far as I know, they approached me and I’m just really happy with it. But we’re onto Rams week, so that’s kind of where our focus has been at still. But obviously I’m very excited about being here for the extended future.”

(When it comes to Rams week, how do things change now after you’ve been with a set quarterback the first six games and you’ve got QB Tua Tagovailoa at practice today?) – “As far as the tight ends, it doesn’t matter who’s back there. Our job is to go out and execute what we have to do – blocking and in the pass game – and that’s what we’re going to do.”

(Congratulations on the contract. Why do you think things have fallen into place and you found a home here as opposed to Chicago?) – “Just after the trade, just really kept working, kept getting healthier and just had a great opportunity. I’ve tried to make the most of that and it’s worked out so far. But I’ve still got a lot of work to do, like I said.”

(Hal just kind of took my question about the difference between Miami and Chicago. Believe me, I’d rather live in South Florida, too, so congratulations on the contract. But we’re all writing QB Tua Tagovailoa stories and I guess neither one of you has been here for a long time, but what have been your observations about his leadership approach and personality, especially since he found out he’d be the starter?) – “I think he’s kind of tried to approach it every week like he is the starter, so this week is hopefully kind of a seamless transition for him and he goes out there and shows what he’s got. It’ll be great.”

(I know RB Patrick Laird was the lucky one to get the first catch from QB Tua Tagovailoa. Is there any conversation about who gets the first touchdown? Have you guys talked about that?) – “No, that’s not something we’ve talked about. (laughter)”

(I’m curious how much response have you gotten from friends, family, people at home about the upcoming game? It’s kind of the talk of certainly the local media and nationally as well. It’s one of the biggest storylines of the week. What kind of interaction have you had with your buddies about Tua Time?) – “A couple people have reached out; but for the most part, my friends and family and know not to reach out too much to me because I’m not going to give them much. (laughter) So that’s really all.”

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