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DeShon Elliott – December 27, 2023 Download PDF version

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

S DeShon Elliott

(Have you watched the goal line play you made Sunday? Have you even marveled at it when you watched it? Have you gotten texts from friends about it?) – “I didn’t really watch it until I had yoga on Tuesday. I was doing yoga and I was like, ‘My arm hurts under here,’ and she was like, ‘I know why.’ (laughter) She should me the video fully and I was like, ‘Oh, makes sense.’”

(Have you heard from friends? Have you gotten texts from people you haven’t heard from in a while who saw the play?) – “I mean, that’s kind of normal honestly, because it’s football. At this point, everyone texts you or call you whatever, but it was the holidays. I spent time with my family, so for the most part I didn’t have time to really get back to most people, but I appreciate them.”

(Some folks might assume that there was no chance to stop the player from going into the end zone. How would you describe the approach that you took on that play?) – “Honestly bro, I’m just playing ball. I was going for the ball. I was trying to take the ball away. I was ripping for the ball and ended up ripping his arm and my momentum brought him back. Instantly, I knew he wasn’t in. He thought he was in, but I knew he wasn’t in. It was a smart play, hustle play, and we preach that every day. So that’s nothing new.”

(There’s a possibility that S Jevon Holland may be back this week. What changes when he’s in?) – “He’s ‘8-ball,’ ‘Snowman.’ He makes a lot of plays. To have a guy like that back on the field would be amazing for us as a defense. I think we played pretty well with him not being back, but I think him coming back would just help our level of play. We need him for this long stretch, end of season, playoffs. We need our captain; we need one of our leaders back.”

(No disrespect to S Brandon Jones who has been playing amazing. What’s the difference between S Jevon Holland and him with you, as just playing together?) – “I mean we all hang out together, we all study the same film. It’s more of I played a couple more games with Jevon (Holland) than I have with ‘B’ (Brandon Jones). But regardless, both are great players. Both have made a lot of plays. I’m happy for ‘Von’ (Jevon Holland) to come back, just so we can all possibly play together. We’ll see how that shakes out.”

(Were you in the same draft class as QB Lamar Jackson?) – “Yeah, me, Lamar (Jackson), Zach (Sieler), Mark Andrews, pretty much everybody over there still.”

(Wow, that’s some draft group.) – “It’s a version of a homecoming a little bit.”

(How have you seen QB Lamar Jackson develop in the NFL since his first year?) – “Now I think he takes care of his body a lot more, eating right, working out the way he should. He’s always been a natural leader, but I think he’s taken on the role of a leader. He’s an MVP player. He’s fantastic. Back in the day, we would say, ‘Lamarvelous.‘ (laughter) He’s great, and all you can do is try to contain him. There’s no stopping Lamar Jackon, but you can try to contain him as much as you can.”

(What are the feelings being in the visitor’s locker room after spending so much time with the Ravens?) – “I’m not even thinking about that. I’m thinking about how we’re going to approach this game. I don’t care about the visitor’s locker room. It’s about how we can win this game back at the Bank.”

(Just being QB Lamar Jackson’s teammate, what do you take away from that that will help you on Sunday in stopping him?) – “Shoot, nothing. You kind of know Lamar (Jackson) when you see him. Just put on the tape. It’s not going to change. He’s been the same since he was in high school. He was a baller in high school. There isn’t nothing you can really take away from it. You just got to do your job, play your keys and ball. (laughter) That’s all you can really do.”

(The Ravens let DT Zach Sieler go. Did you have any clue that he could become the type of player he’s become?) – “With as hard as he’s worked, all it takes is the right system, all it takes is an opportunity and Miami gave him an opportunity that he deserved, and he’s run with it. I’m proud of him. He used to live in an RV when we were in Baltimore. To see where he’s came, to see him with a wife and having a baby now, I’m very proud of him and he’s blessed. I’m glad to have him as my teammate.”

(The identity of the Ravens has always been, going back to Ray Lewis – I was at that Super Bowl with the Giants – black and blue, tough, physical, hardnosed, bloody in the mouth, punching, all that stuff. How would you describe the identity of this Dolphins defense?) – “This is going to be a heavyweight fight. That’s all I’ve got to say.”

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