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Andrew Van Ginkel – September 14, 2020 Download PDF version

Monday, September 14, 2020

LB Andrew Van Ginkel

(What do you think are some of the biggest things the team learned in the first game, especially when it comes to the area of run defense?) – “The biggest thing is just doing our job. Try not to press and try to go make a play. Doing our job and taking care of what we can control. I think that will help us.”

(How often did you use a spy on QB Cam Newton and do you think it was effective when you did?) – “There were a couple of play calls that we had in to spy or mirror him. It’s something we can improve on. We had different rushes and a game plan rush to try to take his legs out of it. He’s a good athlete and he can escape the pocket, so he did a good job of that. I think the biggest thing is being able to contain him on the edge.”

(How much did their read-option plays catch you guys off guard as far as the frequency and how they did them?) – “I think it definitely showed up more than we anticipated. They got us on a couple early and then from there, just took over. I think if we would have shut it down early, we wouldn’t have seen it as much; but they gained a couple of yards on it early so it kept showing up.”

(What’s the biggest key in regards to setting the edge? That’s one of your roles as a player in this defense. What’s the main principals that you have to live by?) – “There are a lot of different things that come into play when you talk about setting the edge, whether it be a crack toss or them trying to get on the perimeter, reverses, boots. That’s all in our job description as an edge defender. Just being aware of that and understanding that they are trying to mess with our eyes. Trying to force everything back into the heart of the defense.”

(I was a little surprised yesterday – eight defensive snaps for you, because you had a very good training camp. Obviously there is more depth and quality at the edge position this year. Had you known you’d play that little, have Linebackers Coach Anthony Campanile, Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer or Outside Linebackers Coach Austin Clark told you that you can anticipate more playing time than yesterday down the road?) – “I’m just taking it one day at a time. I’m not too caught up into it. The coaches, I’ve just got to be able to rely and trust in them. We’ll see where it goes. I’ve got to keep improving and doing and doing better myself. Whatever happens, happens. It’s in their hands.”

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