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Jack Driscoll – March 18, 2024 Download PDF version

Monday, March 18, 2024

OL Jack Driscoll

(Why were the Dolphins the right fit for you now?) – “Just after talking to with my agent and weighing all of the options, just looking at the offense, it’s something that I feel like benefits my skillset, and seeing the way the (Head) Coach (Mike) McDaniel and this organization is run. All of that, taking it into consideration, I thought it was my best opportunity. I’m really excited to be here.”

(Which exact spots on the offensive line have you played in the NFL and which spots did you play in college?) – “In college, I played right tackle. In the NFL, I’ve started games at right guard, right tackle, left tackle, and in practice, I’ve played all five. Whatever position I’m asked to play, I just go out there and do my best and compete. More than anything, just compete.”

(How does the versatility increase your chances of being dressed on Sundays?) – “As you guys know, eight guys are dressed, and five are starting. So if you do the math there, some guys have to play multiple positions. I’ve always took that upon myself as the more positions I could play, the better chance I have to play on game day, and the better chance I have of making the team and playing an important role.”

(How well, or at all, do you know Offensive Line Coach Butch Barry, and what do you know about him if you don’t know him particularly well?) – “I was just kind of getting to know him today. I sat down and talked to him for a while. He seems like a great coach and a great person. I’m excited to start talking technique with him and talking scheme. I just really feel like he’s a great coach and I’m excited to get to play for him.”

(Could you give us a scouting report on you as a player?) – “I try to pride myself on using my athleticism to my advantage, and being versatile, and being able to play any position on the o-line is something I take pride in. Just like the previous question, you’re giving yourself more value for the team.”

(Now that you may or may not have a different view of this question, should they ban the tush push?) – “That’s a great question. There is a lot more that goes into it than meets the eye. Those guys up front on the Eagles do a great job and Jalen (Hurts) spearheads it with being able to squat 600 pounds. I don’t think they are going to ban it.”

(Do you have any secret you could bring to help Miami dominate on that play?) – “I can’t disclose right now, I’ll say that. (laughter) Maybe in a later meeting.”

(I read that you’re a card collector? Any cards of Dolphins that are prized in your collection?) – “I don’t think that I have any Dolphins players prized in my collection. I kind of collect everything from – I grew up collecting cards. It’s a hobby of mine. I don’t think I have any Dolphins players, but I might have to change that. Some of the old school guys. When I grew up, one of my favorite players was Dwight Stephenson. My dad used to tell me about him. I’ve got to start there. He’s one of the best of all time to ever wear a Dolphins uniform.”

(You’re 6-5 and you play inside. I’m wondering, how do you get leverage at that height? And the Dolphins’ OL Robert Hunt was 6-4, 6-5. OL Liam Eichenberg is a converted offensive tackle. Is the job more difficult for a tall guy inside?) – “There are pros and cons. Like you said, you’re definitely taller when playing against shorter 6-2, 6-2½, 6-3 defensive tackles who are kind of built like fire hydrants, just being able to get low. There is something to that. I really try to work on things like flexibility because the age old saying that low man wins I feel like has held true since the beginning of time in football. Just really being able to use my leverage and understand that because I’m taller, I have longer arms, so I can use that to my advantage. It’s something I focus on, it’s something I train a lot for, just understanding that when you do kick inside, it’s a different game.”

(It seems to me that the game has changed in that respect in over the last decade or something. Do you think that’s true? Do you have any insight? With 6-5 guys, it seems like it’s more common on the inside nowadays.) – “I feel like it used to be 6-2, 6-3 guard, and then after that, you’re a tackle. I feel like as offenses are more pass heavy now in today’s game, being able to pass block at tackle bodes well for guard, just being able to use your athleticism or whatnot. I just feel no matter what height you are, if you use the technique properly, and use leverage properly, you can have success no matter where you play on the o-line.”

(In your conversations with the Dolphins, did they lay out a vision on how they wanted to use you since you have experience at both guard and tackle?) – “We just kind of talked about it briefly, just to be ready to compete for everything. Use your versatility. They know I can play a lot of positions. Not super specific, but just being able to play all five is my goal, and compete for everything.”

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