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Danny Crossman – November 10, 2022 Download PDF version

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Special Teams Coordinator Danny Crossman

(I know K Jason Sanders is a guy who obviously doesn’t question himself, as he’s had success. But when he’s maybe not kicking up to the standards he has in the past, how do you keep him from losing any confidence or any of his edge?) – “Well, I think it goes into a lot of the things we talked about – the work that he puts in during the week, how he’s hitting the ball during the week, going back to all those basics and how and when things are coming up – you’re only judged by the game. But I think the work he puts in during the week and the success he’s had, he knows what he’s done to have success and he sees it during the week. It’s just – you’re splitting hairs when it comes to making kicks. Now, make no question – that’s a kick that has to be made. You can’t miss that kick.”

(Can you take us through that blocked punt? What was successful on that play and just how gratifying was it to come up with a big play on special teams?) – “Again, the key is to win the game, and the fact that we were able to win the game and make a play in that – there were some things, we liked some matchups. The players did a great job of executing. Jaelan (Phillips) almost got there too cleanly, almost overran it and then a great job by Andrew Van Ginkel with the scoop and score. (Those are the) things that we work on, and I think more than anything, that’s where the feel good part comes from the preparation, the work and then seeing it executed on game day.”

(LB Jaelan Phillips is not among the team leaders in special teams snaps. Forgive me for not knowing this, but is he generally on the punt rush team? Or was that a special plan?) – “He’s not generally. It was just with where we’re at with playing time and situations – a lot of moving parts this year. (laughter)”

(That’s the benefit of also adding LB Bradley Chubb, right? Different snap counts defensively?) – “Correct. It gives us an extra player on the defensive line/outside linebacker/defensive end. So now there’s maybe some more plays to be had.”

(As I recall, LB Bradley Chubb and LB Jaelan Phillips were lined up next to each other. Is that going to be a more regular thing?) – “Again, a lot of things (are) week to week. We’ll see. But again, two talented guys that when they’re able to maybe play less on defense, they maybe have some more reps available. We’ll see where that goes.”

(You mentioned K Jason Sanders’ kick still should have been made. I know Head Coach Mike McDaniel used as the wind as a reason for it, but 29 yards at that distance, should the wind be factoring in?) – “Wind is a factor in everything, but we’ve got to make that kick.”

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