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Austin Clark – December 8, 2020 Download PDF version

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Outside Linebackers Coach Austin Clark

(We know how great the Chiefs and their personnel are, but what are some things that make you believe that you guys and your personnel have a chance to slow them down on Sunday?) – “The Chiefs are a great team, obviously. The quarterback, receivers, running back –  you look all over the place and they’ve got great players. We’re looking forward to the challenge but we’re just focused on getting better today. I think the guys are doing a heck of a job playing hard, trusting the process, believing in the game plan, and playing for each other, and I’m excited about getting on the field tomorrow with them.”

(You’ve obviously spent a lot of time coaching in the college ranks. When you see the offense evolving to more collegiate stuff in the NFL, how does what you bring from the college ranks kind of influence what your teaching style is for these NFL players?) – “I would say there is a lot of different – I actually caught the tail end of ‘Camp’s’ (Linebackers Coach Anthony Campanile) answer, so I know you’re going to be like, ‘man, he’s saying the same stuff’ – but I’ll tell you what, I’ve picked up personally a lot of stuff from some of the other college coaches that are on our staff, which is pretty cool. Also, I think there is an element of us as college coaches in what ‘Coach Flo’ (Head Coach Brian Flores) and (Defensive Coordinator) Josh (Boyer) have done for so long on defense, being able to learn from. The other thing is having young players that have come in and we’re asking them to do maybe some things similar to what they did in college, which I think is awesome. We’re looking forward to the challenge this week.”

(One of the things I really enjoy about watching this Dolphins defense is kind of playing like ‘Where is Waldo,’ when you guess line up pre-snap. I’m curious, the value of having guys like a LB Kyle Van Noy or LB Jerome Baker, that can both line up in those A gaps or rush from the outside. What does that do for you guys as a defense to have that versatility at that position?) – “I think that kind of goes across the whole defense, to be honest with you, in terms of guys that are selfless. It may be their week to make the play, or maybe the scheme calls for them to take on a double team. I think it’s a credit to those guys and how selfless they are within the scheme. It allows Josh (Boyer) to call different things and be multiple and versatile. Like I said, I’m excited for Sunday.”

(With LB Kyle Van Noy specifically, how much of a luxury is it to have a linebacker of that quality who can rush the passer, go out in coverage, and is it fun for you Linebackers Coach Anthony Campanile and Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer to decide how he’s going to be used that week because of his diverse skillset?) – “I would say that the guy is a hell of a player. I think he’s getting better each week. I think his experience within the scheme is a huge benefit. I would say as coaches, the guy does stuff sometimes where you’re like, ‘man!’ The way he plays, his instincts are just as much of an asset as where he’s aligned. The guy makes big time plays in games and we’re lucky to have him, that’s for sure.”

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