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Jalen Ramsey – November 22, 2023 Download PDF version

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

CB Jalen Ramsey

(You were named AFC Defensive Player of the Week this week for the two interceptions. For all of the work you have put in, I know this is just the beginning, but how much of a good step was it to have that performance after everything you’ve been through?) – “It’s nice. When I get achievements and stuff like that, it’s always nice. But a lot goes into it. At the end of the day, all glory to God. I’m thankful. But it could’ve went to a few other people probably. It probably could’ve went to my teammate, the other ‘Jaelan’ (Phillips). Just grateful.”

(A lot of your teammates talked about how grateful they are that you stayed around with the team while you were coming back from rehab. Why was it so important for you to really be in all the meetings, stay connected, and on the road with the team during that time?) – “When I prayed about coming here, and God kind of blessed me with the opportunity, I felt like he wasn’t blessing me with the opportunity to come here and then the first time I face an obstacle, remove myself from the situation. I just embraced it all and tried to stay here. Part of the team, part of the journey, it makes it all better now.”

(Not only the two interceptions, but how do you feel about your teammates having an extra source of inspiration from you? Some of the stuff that you do is rubbing off on others, especially maybe the younger guys.) – “It’s just who I want to be as a teammate and a person. I’m not really focused on whatever the results might be or the accolades or the awards. Just the process throughout the weekend and throughout my time being here. It just pays off at the end. Hopefully I can continue to lead by example in that way.”

(Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Any extra special meaning for you this year given everything you’ve been through?) – “Nah. I’m thankful each and every day for all my family and friends, and my beautiful kids, my lord and savior Jesus Christ. It’s just another day for me.”

(With everything you guys have been able to accomplish, are you having fun out there?) – “I have extreme fun every time I step on that field. Especially with this team, with this defense, there’s a lot of guys who bring a lot of energy, a lot of swagger, a lot of juice. So yeah, it’s extremely fun out there.”

(What sort of comments do you get from teammates when you watch film of your two interceptions? I don’t have to tell you, you had to work for both of those catches.) – “I did. I wouldn’t want it anyway, though. Sometimes you see guys get gimmes and things like that. Don’t get me wrong, those are nice as well. I’d like a few of those. But it just feels good seeing some things from practice come to life during the game. My teammates congratulated me on it. For some guys, these past three games that I’ve been able to play are their first time seeing me live in action. I’m a very confident player. I know what I’ve been able to do for a long time. I know what I’m capable of. For some of my teammates, they haven’t got to see this live yet, so I try to go out there and give them a show for sure.”

(So you opened some eyes?) – “A little bit.”

(How challenging is a short week?) – “It’s extremely challenging just because you try to get your body right. You try to take any and all the extra time you have to dedicate it to treatment or rehab or whatever you need to do to turn your body around for the short week. You obviously still have to mentally prepare and try to physically prepare a little bit. So you have to cut out some of the distractions even more during the short week. You got to speed up these media obligations, right? (laughter) Yeah, and just try to lock in. But it’s all a part of the job. At the end of the day, we’re still super blessed to be playing this game. This is a game that most of us were playing as a kid. It’s a kid’s game that we get to play for a king’s ransom, so it’s all a part of it. It’s a blessing still.”

(Do you have time to watch Hard Knocks?) – “I did not. No. I’m locked in. But maybe I’ll catch it after everything airs. I’ll binge watch the season. But right now, I’m going to stay locked in.”

(Have you heard anything about it?) – “Yeah, I follow some Dolphins fans on Twitter so I know they enjoyed it for sure.”

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