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Anthony Fasano – July 30, 2017 Download PDF version

Sunday, July 30, 2017

 TE Anthony Fasano

 (You were running like a 25-year-old out there today. Running free.) – “I don’t know about that. It’s just the first couple days of camp. We’re trying to get our football legs back and get back on the same page. I think the offense has some bright spots but a lot of work to do.”

(We tend to pigeonhole people. You’re a great a blocker. Do you think you still have a lot to show in the receiving end too?) – “Sure. I’m trying to prepare myself for whatever role coaches put me in, whether that be run heavy, pass heavy or a mixture of both, I’m going to try to fit myself in the best I can within those roles.”

(Are you going to run any ‘9’ routes this year you think?) – “(laughter) You never know, you never know. Keep the defense honest.”

(Is it a familiar feel out here or different years, different setting, different feeling?) – “You mean the humidity? (laughter) Yes, a little bit. It’s been a while but also, once you get back into it, it almost feels like you never left. There are a lot of new faces, kind of a different culture, but one I’m happy to be a part of.”

(Talk about kind of a different culture.) – “Well, for one, there are a lot of younger guys from my perspective. It comes from (Head) Coach (Adam) Gase and the all ball, no distractions, get your job done (philosophy). But he’s not going to really grind you into the ground as much either. I think we get good, efficient work and everyone takes advantage of the time they have.”

(You’ve been in the league for a little bit. Is that kind of the biggest thing that separates Head Coach Adam Gase from other coaches that you’ve had?) – “I think he’s a great offensive mind, calling plays and creating a playbook and a game plan. But also, the psychology of a team and ways to motivate players in certain roles and motivate the team. I haven’t been there on a true game day yet, but I can see all the makings of a great mixture of that.”

(Is the humidity about the same?) – “I think it’s gotten worse, actually. (laughter)”

(What do you think of TE Julius Thomas as a downfield threat?) – “I think he’s great. He’s a student of the game. I’m really impressed by his football IQ and his willingness to do everything. He loves to stick his nose in there and block but also get out there on the edge and create mismatches. I think our whole tight end room is a really solid room with a lot of competitiveness in it. I think he’s going to be an asset for our offense.”

(You caught more passes than TE Julius Thomas today.) – “I wasn’t counting. (laughter)”

(I was.) – “I guess so. (laughter)”

(I know it is early but when you watch yourself on film, can you see where you want to be and where you want to get to?) – “Sure. I know it’s early in training camp and I’m just trying to knock the rust off and get the football legs back; but there is a lot of competitiveness. A lot of defensive players, especially the d-line, are going to make us better. I look forward to that competitiveness throughout camp. I welcome it on both sides of the ball.”

(Is it a comforting feeling when you’re in a two tight end set and I see you talking with TE Julius Thomas and having another veteran presence there just communication wise, is that a comforting feeling for you?) – “It is, yes, especially when we’re just trying to feel how each other communicates and what we see and think on certain plays. This is the time to do that through the spring and this time. So come Sundays in the fall, we know what each other is already thinking. It’s the same thing with Ryan (Tannehill).”

(What did Golden State Warriors F Draymond Green tell you guys?) – “I think he did a great job speaking to us. He focused on growing out of each group and that’s needed, and also the margin of victory is so slim on this level, and to really concentrate on details. I think it was a really appropriate message for our team.”

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