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Jaylen Waddle – May 23, 2023 Download PDF version

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

WR Jaylen Waddle

(So how was the offseason like for you?) – “It was good. Got to spend some time with the family, so that’s always good. A lot of relaxation, recovery, long season and got back to it.”

(Year 3 for you, how do you feel about your growth from last year to this year, what are some things you’re looking on improving?) – “I feel like just knowledge. Another year under my belt. I get to see how the league works even more. I think preparation, seeing defenses and knowing what a defense is going to do, how they plan on playing us and adjusting the game. I feel like it’s a lot I can grow from in the first two seasons. Still growing, just trying to stack days together.”

(After Year 1, it seemed like you guys had so much success on the field with Head Coach Mike McDaniel’s offense and what not, but he said he came to the offseason workout program and he was like, there are some specific things that we can do to get better. What are the next steps for this group?)– “I felt like we had gotten into a groove mid-season and then fell off from it later on. So really just finding that groove again, staying consistent throughout the whole year each and every week so just getting that groove and staying consistent with it.”

(What would you say about QB Tua Tagovailoa, his offseason?) – “Tua’s been great. Y’all are going to see it and y’all keep coming out, seeing how he throws the ball and he’s being him.”

(How excited were you to get into these OTAs and camps?) – “Excited. It’s always good to play against our defense. They’re learning new stuff with (Vic) Fangio and it’s a great challenge each and every day.”

(McDaniel this morning said that he says the jump from last year this time to this year is substantial. I’m curious how you feel that’ll impact your game in the second year of the system?) – “Yeah, last year I feel like we were learning. Now we kind of know the details and what he’s looking for, what Tua’s looking for. So getting to the spots, beating man coverage, things like that. So it’s just more knowledge of the offense.”

(How different was this offseason? You said it was a long season, longer than normal. How different was it?) – “Just a lot of recovery. Went in, got to really work on my body, see how my body works, see what my body likes. So that’s what comes with 17, 18-plus games.”

(With even more speed now, what have you noticed about RB De’Von Achane, the Texas A&M running back?) – “Oh man, I’ve been knowing him since he was in high school. So I’ve known he has speed from when he was younger, so just having him on our team, it’s great. He’s showcasing his ability each every day so he’s continuing to do his thing. Texas boy. Come on, now.”

(Is it just us or he seemed to have the ball in his hands a lot this practice?) – “Stay tuned, man. He’s going to one to watch. I’m definitely excited to watch him this next level.”

(You put on a couple pounds, a little more weight? Looking a little swole.) – “You see that? You see that. You see that. (laughter)”

(How much have you put on?) – “I can’t tell you that. You see me run somebody over, then you’ll know. (laughter)”

(How much stronger do you feel now?) – “You trying to arm wrestle? (laughter) I feel bigger, stronger, faster. So it’s good right now.”

(Is that part of the process though?) – “Definitely. I think each year you plan on getting better, bigger, faster, stronger, more knowledge and you’ll continue to – if you want success in this league – that’s how you’re going to continue to get it.”

(Was WR Tyreek Hill’s season about what you thought it would be or was it more?) – “Man, Tyreek is everything plus more. He’s pretty much him.”

(We’ve heard a little bit about QB Tua Tagovailoa’s jiujitsu. What do you know about his training and the way he’s working?) – “Yeah, we were working out this summer. He was like, ‘bro, I’ve got to go to jiujitsu.’ I was like, ‘hey bro, go and rock out, you got it.’ (laughter) He’s got some moves. I told him to teach me a little something-something. He’s been working on his craft, but that just shows how much he’s bought in.”

(Do you have any goals or aspirations this year? Personal accolades you want to achieve?) – “I think just staying consistent throughout the year. I feel like I was up and down last year, so just staying consistent each and every week.”

(What is WR Braxton Berrios going to give your offense?) – “Just another explosive player added to what we already have – him, (Robbie) Chosen, ‘Ced’ (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) – just adding on to make people game plan a lot harder.”

(What’s the story behind the penguin earring right there?) – “Oh yeah, I’ve had this. Y’all are late to the party. (laughter) I’ve been having this for like, two years.”

(You wore it out here a few times?) – “Yeah, yeah. Facts. I wear it in games and all.”

(I know you’re a Houston guy, but are you rooting for any of the local teams down here…?) – “Yeah, man, my Lakers are out. King James is out, so I mess with the Heat.”

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