Jarvis Landry – November 1, 2017
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017
WR Jarvis Landry
(How do you guys become a better offense?) – “Find ways to execute; stay in first, second and third-and-manageable. I think we’ve done an excellent job, to my knowledge, in the red zone; but we just haven’t got there often. That’s probably the biggest thing for us – get to the red zone and we find ways to score points. Hopefully staying ahead of the chains, staying ahead of the sticks will allow us to do that.”
(How much change do you expect when you lose a guy like RB Jay Ajayi, when you trade a guy like that?) – “Again, like I said, It’s part of this business, and I have no true answer for him not being here or whatever it is; but I do know for us as a team, we have to find a way to move forward and guys are going to have to continue to step up like we have all year, and find a way to win a game – win one game. That’s our motto right now.”
(I’m talking about on the field, strategy-wise. Instead of his style, going another style, how hard is it? How hard is it to do that in the middle of a season?) – “It’s not hard. We’ve got two great backs as well that can do things, that can catch the ball out of the backfield, that are a little more shiftier. Again, it’s not like every time a back touches the ball, he’s out there by himself. They’ve got 10 other guys that he’s counting on to get their jobs done. It’s going to come down to all of us, regardless of who’s touching the ball, and that’s the biggest thing.”
(Were you shocked at all when you found out about the trade?) – “Yes. I guess I was in shock as everybody else was. Again, I don’t have a good answer. I don’t have a good answer. My emotions about it are not only was he a teammate, but he was a friend. You hate to see him go and you hate to say it is part of the business; but unfortunately it is and we’ve got to find a way to worry about the Miami Dolphins now.”
(Head Coach Adam Gase said today that he told you that you were not going to be traded even though there were rumors out there from national reporters yesterday. Did that please you that you’re here, that you didn’t have to worry about that?) – “Yes, of course. I have no true doubt in my mind that I will be here and that has been the plan all along.”
(Still hope long-term it is?) – “Of course.”
(The message that Head Coach Adam Gase gave us on Friday – he was very angry. You might’ve seen some of the comments that he made about players needing to prepare more, take work home with them. Is that something that the receiver group discussed? Not that he was referring necessarily to you guys, but is it something that you guys talked about?) – “I think it’s something that we all can do. I think we all can do as a team – offense, defense, special teams – and I think that it helps us. I wouldn’t say it’s going to ideally win the game for us, but I think it helps it be prepared for a lot of different opportunities and a lot of different situations. The more that we know, the faster we can play. I think to his point, that is a good point and that’s something that I know myself, personally, can do more of.”
(I know you’re not totally or even in the slightest bit trying to think about your contract right now, but one thing that Head Coach Adam Gase mentioned to us just a short time ago when he was discussing the trade of RB Jay Ajayi was pretty much that it adds flexibility salary cap-wise, and he mentioned specifically your case coming up next year. How do you feel about that? Do you think it enhances your chances of returning here next year?) – “I don’t know. I want to be here. As far as my talks with Adam and with everybody upstairs, it’s the same. For me, honestly since – you guys know – since OTAs, since training camp, I’ve really just been focused on football. I’ve always believed the rest will take care of itself. It’s no time to change now. I still have the same thought, the same feeling about it. God will take care of it when it’s time.”
(What changed today as far as practice? Head Coach Adam Gase said there would be some changes in how you guys do things. Anything different to you?) – “We had a lot of energy. Guys were flying around out there. We had a little mini bye, so guys were a little fresher. I think we got a couple guys back today as well. It was good to be out there finally after this long weekend and have a little fun.”
(What did you do to recharge?) – “Recharge? I didn’t recharge. (laughter) I was moving; I was moving around. For the most part (I) relaxed, spent time with my family, went to see Odell (Beckham). That’s about it.”
(Talk about the importance of this being the week that the offense puts together a complete game.) – “We have to, as a team, find a way to put a complete game together. We have to find a way to complement each other. That counts on every phase doing their job – defense holding their own, special teams holding their own, offense holding their own. Our biggest thing now is starting fast and get ahead of the sticks. The more we can stay ahead of the sticks, the better opportunities are to score, to move the ball, to control the game. It increases our chances of winning.”
(Sunday Night Football is what Monday Night Football used to be in terms of the league’s marquee package. It’s the first time you guys have been on it in seven years. Is there something a little special about it you think for you guys being on a Sunday night game?) – “Every Sunday is special. I know for me, I speak on it, every Sunday is special. Again, I grew up watching Randy Moss and ‘T.O.’ (Terrell Owens) and guys thrive on nights like this – on Sunday Night Football – with the world watching being the last primetime game. That’s always fun, knowing that there are millions of people watching, not just kind of the local base and everybody else will catch the highlights. That’s kind of fun; that’s kind of cool. I’m sure it’ll be a good crowd, so the momentum will definitely be there. The energy will definitely be there.”
