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Dwayne Allen – August 3, 2019 Download PDF version

Saturday, August 3, 2019

TE Dwayne Allen

(Obviously, you missed some time. Can you fill us in on how your health situation is at the moment?) – “I’ll leave the details for (Head Athletic Trainer) Kyle Johnson, but I feel pretty good. I’ve been able to get back out here working in some early team periods. I was telling the tight ends, it’s a game of progression, not perfection. Every day, we’re trying to get a little bit better and work towards our end goal.”

(It was our understanding it’s something you’ve been dealing with for a minute. Does it feel good to finally have that behind you?) – “Yes, certainly. When you play into the postseason the way I did the last two years, injuries pile on. You just find a way to keep going and hopes of winning it all. (I) was fortunate enough to do that. (I’m) in a different situation (and I’ve) got to get healthy. (Head) Coach (Brian Flores) knew what it was whenever I signed on here and was able to give me the time needed to heal up.”

(Do you feel confident you’ll be ready for the start of the season?) – “Again, it’s progression, not perfection. That’s definitely my hope, but (I’m) just taking it one day at a time.”

(Obviously, too many penalties overall, sloppy first scrimmage. I get all that, but QB Josh Rosen had a couple of good moments. When Josh is doing well, what do you notice?) – “Guys are going out there and competing. Josh has done a great job of accepting his role on the team and continuing to go out there and get better each day. It takes all 11 guys out there on the field to execute. Although it’s your guys’ point of view or perception that it always falls on the quarterback, it takes all 11 guys out there on the field in order for a play to be successful. We need to have a lot better execution from all 11 guys on the field.”

(How do you take the leadership role? You’ve got a young offense, a lot of young players trying to find its identity. You’re a veteran, how do you approach that?) – “By showing them how to work day in and day out. It’s not about the words, it’s about the actions. Showing guys how to show up to work, how to pay attention in the meeting rooms (and that) will hopefully create an environment where guys fall in love with hard work.”

(What has your road back from injury been like?) – “A progression, definitely. It’s been a great offseason, been a great summer. I’ve been able to get out here and work in early with some individual drills and will continue that progression throughout the preseason. I’m one of those guys who you have to say, ‘Whoa,’ not, ‘Go.’ (Head Athletic Trainer) Kyle Johnston and the training staff and (Head) Coach (Brian) Flores have done a great job of telling me, ‘Whoa,’ and to slow down. I’m trusting them and understanding that they have a plan for me.”

(Do you feel like you need to establish a reputation again that you’re a pass-catching tight end? Because when you were in Indianapolis, you had that reputation, you had that production and then you went to New England and filled a role.) – “Every year starts new. Every year starts new. I don’t feel like I need to prove anything. The coaching staff signed me to come on here to play the tight end position. Whatever plays they call, I’ll execute them to the best of my ability. If it’s more passing plays than I’ve had in the past two years, I’ll be happy about it.”

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