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Adam Butler – August 27, 2021 Download PDF version

Friday, August 27, 2021

DL Adam Butler

(I’m doing a column on DT Raekwon Davis. Obviously you play a similar position, not the same as nose tackle. But from a height standpoint, obviously the low man wins in your line of work, correct? How does 6-foot-7 impact you?) – “I would consider Raekwon one of the oversized players in the league. Normally you see nose guards that are shorter, stockier, stronger guys. Then you get guys like Trent Brown and Raekwon that are just unbelievably big. I guess the laws of physics just come into play at that point. Leverage is very important, but mass moves mass. If you’re just a massive guy, it works to his favor.”

(How is camp going? We see a lot of one-on-one drills and you seem to be winning a lot of those. How is it going for you?) – “I think we’ve had a pretty good start. We’re not done yet. We’re still working. I’m pleased with what I’ve done so far, but I’m definitely not content. I come out every day trying to do the right thing and trying to get on board with what the coaches want me to do and everything. That’s just my mindset every day.”

(For a guy that’s not content, how do you approach the final preseason game?) – “Just like every other game. I’m going to prepare. If my number is called, it’s called; if it’s not, it’s not.”

(Have you trash talked to any of the guys in Boston yet?) – “Nah. I’m not even thinking that far. I’m not even thinking that far. One day at a time.”

(In terms of the work that you’ve put in, you’re known as a pass-rushing defensive lineman. What does it take in that scheme to be impactful getting to the quarterback?) – “Every year, the best team wins. When I rush, I’m thinking about the team before I’m thinking about myself. I would consider myself a veteran now at this point. I have my little moves and little things that I’ve done throughout the league, and when I have a chance to execute them, I execute them. But overall, if I need to be in a certain place, or if they need me to be somewhere on a given rush, I’m going to do my best to be in the right position.”

(Throughout the league, there has been more sharing of pass-rushing … there’s a camp and whatnot. How much do you share or try to get techniques from other d-linemen across the league?) – “I just learned to run my own race. Like Raekwon (Davis) for example, he has things that he’s good at, and then somebody like Aaron Donald has things that he’s good at. Robert Quinn, things that he’s good at. Everybody – they just bring their own sauce to the table. Some people can do what other people can do. I can probably do some other things, but I try to focus on my own self. I definitely try to learn. I did a camp with Pete Jenkins, one of the most respected D-line coaches in the game. I definitely learned a lot from him doing that this offseason. I’m not above learning new things, but I definitely try to focus on what I’m good at and just try to stay in my lane.”

(What’s your favorite move?) – “I can’t say that, come on now. (laughter) I know you’ve got to ask. I can’t say that. (laughter)”

(How different is Head Coach Brian Flores now as a head coach from when he was a position coach. I know he wasn’t directly your position coach in New England, but he was there.) – “I can honestly say that I have the same respect for him now – definitely a little bit more. He’s the head coach, so you’ve got to put a little bit more respect on it. I’ve always respected ‘Coach Flo.’ I’ve always trusted him. He’s just always been a great guy. Playing for him – when I talk to him it seems like he believes in me. I’m not saying that any of the other coaches that I have or had didn’t; but just being around him, it’s encouraging to be around somebody who is a leader and speaks to you in a way that feels welcoming.”

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