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Ja’Wuan James – September 18, 2017 Download PDF version

Monday, September 18, 2017

T Ja’Wuan James

(How much pride does the offensive line have that the Chargers hadn’t allowed a 100-yard rusher in 17 straight games and you guys come in and RB Jay Ajayi comes in and blows through that mark with 122?) – “That’s just credit to Jay (Ajayi) and credit to the work we put in, and also our receivers. A lot of those big runs … I think we might have the best blocking receivers in the NFL. They’re committed to digging out safeties no matter where they’re at and also blocking 10 to 15 yards down field.”

(How does it feel to be back home?) – “Amazing. It feels good to be back in your own bed finally, get to see your family. A lot of stuff was going on and we were not really in control. It’s good to see everybody’s family safe and get back home to them.”

(You said a lot of down trees and stuff; but to get back here and now start a normal week. Here today, I’m sure you’re off tomorrow, and then get back to work. How satisfying is that going to be?) – “At this point, it’s whatever. Whatever is thrown at us, we’re ready for it. Another hurricane could come; it doesn’t matter. (Head) Coach (Adam) Gase really just changed the whole mindset of the team.”

(What was the huddle like when you did the victory formation after the missed field goal?) – “It was great. Jay (Cutler) said a little bit to us (like) he’s proud of us, how we fought the whole game and stuff like that. We’ve just got to build off of this.”

(Speaking of QB Jay Cutler, how did you think he played yesterday?) – “I love it. He’s a leader. That was our first … I really only played the Philly game with him; but as for a game with him, his leadership is crazy out there. His confidence and the confidence he instills in everybody else around him is pretty cool to see.”

(How about confidence in your kicker? It’s only six kicks, but K Cody Parkey has never missed a field goal beyond 50 yards.) – “I didn’t know that. He hasn’t missed since he has been here at practice, so we knew every time he kicked it, it’s probably going in. He’s a hometown hero right now. We’re happy for him and he definitely helped our team.”

(What’s QB Jay Cutler like in the huddle? He seems like a laid back guy to us, but does he get fired up in there? What’s he like?) – “Yes, a little bit. We didn’t huddle much; but when we did, he definitely – like I said – he displayed that leadership and that confidence that he can put into everyone on offense.”

(Did you like going no-huddle most of the game?) – “It was good for California weather. (laughter) It wasn’t as humid (like) down here. But it does a good job of also keeping the defense off balance. They’ve got to keep some personnel in the game sometimes or they can’t sub out linemen. It helps. I feel like we’ve just got to continue to build off it.”

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