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Andrew Van Ginkel – August 17, 2021 Download PDF version

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

LB Andrew Van Ginkel

(Does it help that this defense basically stayed the same and you’re building off of what you put together last year?) – “I think it’s huge – your comfortability with the defense and the scheme, and the coaches and how they are going to put you in different positions. As each year has gone on, you get a feel for the playbook and the terminology and all of that. It’s nice to have the same thing tand being able to build off of it year after year.”

(In terms of things that you want to expand in your game, what were some of the things you wanted to add to your toolshed?) – “I think it’s just to be more comfortable with the defense and being able to play fast on every snap and not have to think as much. Also just going out there and continuing to get better rushing the passer and being physical and being able to stop the run so we can get a third-down stop.”

(Do you take it as something personal – do you want to be a linebacker that doesn’t have to be taken off of the field?) – “Yeah, for sure. I want to be on the field every down. That’s my goal is to come out here work every day so I can earn that and go out there and play my best on Sunday.”

(How nerve wracking is it today for many guys on the first day of cuts…) – “I just say to those guys to just come in and work your hardest day in and day out. You can’t control the uncontrollable. If you come in and work hard and you do what the coaches ask of you, you’re going to put yourself in good position to make this team.”

(What’s your relationship like with DE Emmanuel Ogbah and LB Jaelan Phillips and some of the other guys in the group?) – “We’ve got a special relationship and it all starts with building chemistry out on the field. Being able to trust one another to get their job done and then when you start making plays, that’s when the fun really begins.”

(Do you guys have any internal competition to try to compete for sacks, or whatever it is? What is that like?) – “I think everybody is always competing. That’s why we’re here. ‘Flo’ (Brian Flores) brought in guys that love to compete and that love to work hard. We’re always competing and it’s something that you pride yourself on.”

(Is this a training camp beard or are you trying to grow it out?) – “It’s just training camp. It’s only been a few days. I’m just kind of letting it go.”

(So you can grow a beard?) – “It’s very patchy. This is probably the longest it’s going to get. (laughter)”

(When you in the first preseason game, when do you realize you haven’t given up a first down until like 30 seconds left in the first half? What’s that like?) – “There was a point in time where I realized the offense had the ball for a long time, and any time you can control the time of possession like that, you’re going to be in good shape. It’s definitely noticeable when you’re not getting as tired and you’re sitting more on the bench and watching the offense go to work. That’s always a plus.”

(Sometimes this year, or maybe a lot this year, we’re going to see you and LB Jaelan Phillips both rushing the passer at the same time. When he was around in May and June, and since he’s come back from the injury, what skills do you see in him that you think will make a good NFL pass rusher?) – “He’s very quick and fast. His first step is explosive. He’s also strong at the top, so he’s got many different moves he can work with. I love how he comes in and works every day. His will to get better and all of that is there on a day-to-day basis. You love to see that.”

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