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Andre Branch – October 5, 2017 Download PDF version

Thursday, October 5, 2017

DE Andre Branch

(We don’t know if Titans QB Marcus Mariota is going to play, but if he can, the kind of dual threat he can be, what kind of havoc can that guy create?) – “(He’s) a run and pass threat. He can definitely throw the ball as an NFL quarterback, but he runs the same 40 (yard dash) as NFL receivers, so he’s dangerous and we’re preparing for it.”

(How hard is it to prepare for possibly two quarterbacks, because with QB Marcus Mariota’s hamstring injury, it’s unclear if he’s going to play or QB Matt Cassel?) – “It’s tough; but at the same time, we’re preparing like (Mariota’s) going to play.”

(With this run game, obviously they have two physical backs. How much of a challenge is it to set the edge, especially against this offensive line?) – “It’s important because we went against the same offense last year and they ran it down our throat. So for us, it’s just do your job and just know that it’s going to be a physical, physical game. We’re getting ready for it.”

(When you’ve got a running back like RB DeMarco Murray, is there a key to getting him down on the ground?) – “Tackle. The most important thing for us is just do our job and everything else will handle itself.”

(How well are you guys doing your job so far this season as a defense?) – “I would say we’re doing a pretty good job, but there’s always room for improvement. That’s why we go out each and every day, to get better each and every day. For us, it’s just everybody hone into their job and everybody do their job and be accountable.”

(What are the little things that you think can be improved upon?) – “No one plays a perfect game. My key for everything is just everybody do their job and the rest will handle itself.”

(Why is the rush defense so much better this year? I know it’s only three games, but you’re only allowing 3.1 yards per carry. That’s near the top of the league and last year it was 30th.) – “This is a whole new team at the end of the day; but it’s important for us to just do our job. We have new pieces in place and they’re playing outstanding.”

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