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Adam Butler – March 18, 2021 Download PDF version

Thursday, March 18, 2021

DL Adam Butler

(How much did your familiarity with Head Coach Brian Flores and Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer play into your decision to sign with the Dolphins?) – “It had a pretty good amount. I love ‘Coach Flo.’ He’s a great guy. And (Josh) Boyer the same. I love what they do. I know that my skillset can be an asset to them. To answer your question, it had a pretty decent amount.”

(One advantage of your game is that you can play many different spots on the line and be productive. Did Head Coach Brian Flores tell you his vision for you in terms of sharing snaps with DT Raekwon Davis, DT Zach Sieler and DT Christian Wilkins? Was there any defined role given to you, just so you would know that you will have enough snaps to fit your skill level to what you warrant?) – “I’m not going to speak on behalf of ‘Coach Flo,’ but I will tell you that I am the kind of guy that will play wherever I’m told. I’m here to help this team win. I came here to contribute and fit in where I fit in, and give this team the best shot to win.”

(I have an idea – what about you and DT Davon Gochaux, you can trade apartments or maybe you can sell him your house because he took your spot and you’ve taken his spot right?) – “I mean I can ask him. (laughter)”

(One of the things you’ve done is create a lot of pressure and get a lot of sacks. What are the ways in which you are best able to get to the quarterback? How are you able to do that?) – Look, I can’t spill my secret sauce, come on now. (laughter) What I can tell you is that I do take pride in my first step off the line. I don’t think that’s a secret. I think that other people around the league respect me, so that’s what I’m going to bring to this team.”

(When you looked at this Dolphins roster and you make the decision, how much does that factor in how close this team might be to competing at a high level?) – “I think that this is a great team. I think we have a decent amount of potential; but this is a new year. Regardless, we’ve got to work together, come together and establish that chemistry. I didn’t really focus on the roster as much as I did focusing on what I could bring to the table and how I could help this team.”

(You talked earlier about your ability to put pressure on the quarterback. Where do you see yourself in terms of run-stopping ability at this point in your career?) – “I see myself just getting better. That’s my goal every year is to be better than I was the previous year in every aspect. I’m in the process of training and working on my run technique and trying to get more power and more strength to move guys off the line.”

(I just wanted to get your thoughts. There has been so many Patriots go to the Dolphins, Dolphins go to the Patriots and you play each other twice a year. Is this rivalry kind of evolving a little bit more than it has been for years?) – “I don’t know. Both of these teams have been here a lot longer than I have. I’m just glad to be here and I’m ready.”

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