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Andre Branch – April 26, 2016 Download PDF version

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Defensive End Andre Branch

(On his first impressions of the defense) – “We are an attack defense. We have a lot of great players. It was the first day out and a lot of people had some cobwebs. We knocked them off. It was good to be back on the field, though.”

(On if it was a good experience the first day out there) – “(It was an) amazing experience. I just pay attention to me and getting better each and every day and then we just go from there.”

(On his experience playing at both defensive end spots and if it will be good to lock in on one) – “It’s great. Whatever they want me to do, that’s what I am going to focus on and just keep getting better each and every day.”

(On what the Wide 9 is) – “Go get the quarterback. That’s what it is – go get the quarterback. That’s exactly what it is.”

(On how much he has played in the Wide 9 system) – “I’ve never played in that system. Ever. There are a lot of things that go into certain defenses and certain schemes but this one, it fits into the strengths of the players that we have.”

(On why the Wide 9 fits into the strengths of the players) – “Because we have a lot of (players) that can rush the passer and that’s what they want us to do.”

(On how he would describe the tone that Head Coach Adam Gase is setting) – “Very positive. (He has a) ton of energy. I mean he’s young. He wants us to be the best players that we want to be and he’s the type of coach that you want to win for.”

(On seeing DE Cam Wake getting some work in six months after his injury) – “That’s awesome. He’s definitely a vet in this league. He’s been playing at a high level for a very long time and he just shows by example. He leads by example. He’s the type of player that you follow.”

(On if he’s had a relationship with any Dolphins before he joined the team) – “CB Byron Maxwell – we played at Clemson with each other. I knew T Branden Albert before coming here. He’s another ACC guy. Other than that, everybody is pretty much new but I’m getting pretty acclimated.”

(On what this experience is like to start over with a new team and coaching staff) – “It feels good. I’m a Dolphin now and (I’m) just going forward from here.”

(On being used to the Florida heat and humidity) – “Always, so it’s not a big deal to me.”

(On how the heat is going to get a lot worse) – “Way, way worse than this. You’ll see me out here with sweatpants and sleeves on, though. I can’t fight that heat.”

(On if it is different to have an April minicamp with a new head coach) – “I’ve had a new coach (before) but I don’t remember doing (a minicamp) this early. It was different but it’s good to get that work in.”

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