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Gerrid Doaks – May 14, 2021 Download PDF version

Friday, May 14, 2021

RB Gerrid Doaks

(I just wanted to start off here and ask you about the difference in terms of classroom setting from the college game to the pros. How’s that kind of acclimation period been for you so far in the early going?) – “When it comes down to just learning, playing football, it’s pretty similar; but I’m just trying to come in and learn everything and get to know my teammates as best as possible.”

(When it comes to looking at the backfield in terms of what team you’re coming into, does it help that you know the two guys had the opportunity to play last year were a former seventh-round pick and then also a guy who was picked up off the waiver wire – an undrafted rookie?) – “I don’t think any of that matters, really. I’m just trying to come in, get to know my teammates, get to learn the playbook and become the best team that we can.”

(What was the most impressive thing you saw on the field today and what was the most impressive thing you did on the field today – you personally?) – “I wouldn’t say anything specific. I’m just trying to come in and like I said, learn the playbook, get comfortable with being here and learning all my teammates and how they play, just trying to get to know everybody and become a better teammate.”

(How about what you saw from somebody else?) – “I feel like that’s just something you’ve got to stay tuned to see. (laughter)”

(I think in these past three minutes, I think you’ve said three or four times that you’re trying to learn your teammates. Maybe what’s one thing you have learned? It doesn’t have to be on the field, but maybe who’s the funniest guy so far in the class, who you’re vibing with in the classroom or on the field? Just maybe a tidbit that you learned about someone in the class.) – “Everybody’s pretty cool. We’re still getting to try to know each other, but we feel real comfortable with each other so far.”

(As the beard resident on the Dolphins beat, I’d like to congratulate you on a very nice beard that you have there. You can fit in really well here, especially with me. I wanted to ask you what was – with earlier picks, you kind of have the idea of how the teams reach out to the player, where first conversations started. I guess where did the Dolphins first make contact with you and how was your relationship like whoever did make contact with you whether it’s Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Eric Studesville or not?) – “With all due respect, I’m here now. Everything that happened in the past is in the past. I’m just trying to be here and get to know my team and learn the playbook and make the team become better as a team.”

(Obviously you’re not yet running a ton of practice plays early in this minicamp, but just being around WR Jaylen Waddle, I’m sure obviously you saw Alabama on TV. Any initial impressions of him in terms of how fast or explosive he is that was evident to you on the field?) – “Knowing Jaylen, he’s a great player; but I think we’re all just here trying to do the same thing. We’ve all got the same mindset – just come in and work hard and learn the playbook and get to know the teammates. Like I said, just make this team better as a team.”

(What kind of running back are you? What are some strengths that you believe you bring to the table as a player and as a person to the organization?) – “I’m just trying to be a back that can do anything the team needs, really. I’m not going to limit myself, so I’m just trying to help the team.”

(Just to follow up on that, so I understand you not wanting to limit yourself, so let’s do this. What part of your game would you say would need the most improvement based on where you are now in your game?) – “I honestly can’t really answer that for you right now. I feel comfortable with where I’m at, but there’s always room for improvement in everything, in every aspect of the game. So as time goes, I’m just going to try to make myself the best Gerrid Doaks I can be.”

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