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Austin Clark – January 12, 2023 Download PDF version

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Defensive Line Coach Austin Clark

(We had Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer here earlier talking about hemming QB Josh Allen in the pocket and not letting him escape. What’s kind of the key to rushing a quarterback like Josh Allen, not letting him get out of the pocket?) – “Yeah, I think it’s being coordinated. How many guys are we bringing, your rush lanes, your eyes, gap integrity, level rush, middle push. All those things kind of factor into it depending on how many guys we’re bringing and what we’re doing.”

(Run defense very effective last week, what was the role of the of the d-line and what were you guys doing there?) – “I think we did a really good job playing square to the line of scrimmage with good pad leverage, getting extension on blockers, playing primary to secondary and the linebackers I thought did a phenomenal job filling secondary on crack replace. In the run game it takes all 11. But it’s a new season Sunday.”

(Just to sum up the year that DT Zach Sieler had, if you could just share your thoughts?) – “I think Zach Sieler is versatile, dependable, accountable, works his ass off, runs to the football. Can’t say enough great things about him. Student of the game. I think he’s come a long way in his game using his length. I love him, love what he’s doing.”

(Have there have been things you’ve been able to do with DE Emmanuel Ogbah since he went down, whether it’s involvement in team meetings, anything else?) – “No. I’ll tell you this, though. I think it says a lot about the guy. We had a big game Sunday for us and he’s there. He’s in the locker room. He’s around. I know the players and myself, I really value that. I value him as a person as well and the leadership he brings, and so that was that was awesome for us having him at the game and being around.”

(Ninety-plus tackles for a defensive lineman. Obviously it’s a big number. Does that number, does it even make you go, “Wow, that’s impressive”?) – “I’ll be honest, (Christian Wilkins) had 89 last year. So I did tell him like – we don’t look at it long term goals until the season’s over, but as the regular season ended, that was a big step for him. And I think it speaks to his effort and how far he’s come with his technique. And for him, how important it is to be as close to that football as possible at the end of every play.”

(First NFL playoff game for you. What do you think about that? How do you feel about going into the postseason?) – “We got to win. That’s what it is. To be honest, that’s the only thing on my mind, on our players’ minds, is going up there and getting a W.”

(What do you expect the playoff atmosphere to be in that building? It’s usually always a great atmosphere?) – “Yeah, the last time we were up there was a great atmosphere. So I would expect it to be some of the same. Hopefully no snowballs this time. (laughter) I don’t think it’s snowing so we should be all right.”

(Thoughts on how DT Raekwon Davis’ season went?) – “Yeah, I think he’s ascending. I think over the last couple of weeks really, I would say, to pinpoint one thing if you’re looking for – probably that that fake punt against Green Bay. Stopping that has kind of catapulted him and I know when you guys look at run defense, you may look at yards or tackles for loss, but there’s a guy over there in the middle lining up over the center that’s taking two a lot and he’s done a nice job.”

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