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Xavien Howard – November 1, 2023 Download PDF version

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CB Xavien Howard

(What’s the process been like of missing the last couple games with the groin injury and where do you feel you are right now?) – “I feel great right now, ready to play this weekend. Dealt with a little issue with the groin but the team took care of me so I’m ready to play now.”

(What’s the experience been like traveling over here and having a day in Germany before practicing today?) – “It’s been great to spend time with the team, but trying to get on a sleeping schedule right now.”

(The last time you all faced the Kansas City Chiefs, WR Tyreek Hill was an opponent, but now he’s a teammate and you’re practicing with him. Can you touch on just the preparation going into this game with him as a teammate?) – “I’m just happy he’s on my team now. He was on the other side last time, so I’m just happy he’s on my team. We’re ready to get to it.”

(I just wanted to ask more about WR Tyreek Hill. Was there anything that you didn’t know about him that you maybe got to know about him in the past year plus since he’s joined this team that stood out to you?) – “I’ve been playing against Tyreek (Hill) a long time, since college. So we ended up touching bases and ended up in the same draft and everything, and now he’s a teammate. Get to know him, his kids, his family, his mom. I went to the camp in Houston he had, so he’s a great guy.”

(Is there anything in particular you did on the off day? Did you get to sightsee, explore, see anything in Germany?) – “Yeah, I did a little bit. I was trying to get my sleeping schedule right. We tried to do a little bit of shopping, some of the DBs, but the mall closed at 7:00. So I got up, made it over there by 6:30. Did my little 30 minutes shopping.”

(Yeah, I found out a lot of stuff closes early in Frankfurt.) – “Right.”

(My phone doesn’t work either. Does your phone work in Europe?) – “Yeah, you’ve got to pay when you get back. (laughter)”

(Have you and CB Jalen Ramsey spoken about what it will be like when you’re able to play together?) – “Man, we always speak about it, man. Since he got here, before he was here and he wanted to come here, we reached out, we were talking and stuff like that. Now he’s here, now we’re able to play together this week. So I’m excited about everything. Also, Nik (Needham) coming back. With Nik back, we’re all ready to play together and get this defense rolling.”

(Head Coach Mike McDaniel, what kind of a person, what kind of a coach is he?) – “Man, he’s a funny guy, man. He always makes the meetings – he always makes everything fun. He’s a real player’s coach. He vibes with the guys and everything, man. He’s a great coach.”

(Did you have some experiences in Frankfurt already and do you know some German words?) – “Not yet. Not yet. I haven’t learned it yet. I haven’t been outside that much. Like I said, yesterday, I did a little 30 minutes of shopping and also had some cinnamon rolls with the guys, so that was about it. We had to come in before bed check.”

(How much of an advantage do you think it is or do you think it’s an advantage to come here early instead of Thursday like the Chiefs?) – “Like I’ve been saying all day, the schedule, getting the sleeping pattern down and everything because I think we’re five hours ahead right now. Just got to get well rested and get used to the Germany time.”

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