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Jaylen Wright – August 9, 2024 (Postgame)

Friday, August 9, 2024
Postgame – Atlanta

RB Jaylen Wright

Q. If I saw this right, you scored a touchdown, then you threw the football away.

JAYLEN WRIGHT: Yeah, it was excitement, man. That’s something I always wanted to do. So I just threw it. But I regret it now.

Q. If you score a touchdown in the first game of the regular season, what are you going to do?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: I’m keeping the ball, for sure.

Q. They couldn’t even retrieve it for you?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: They tried to. I think I threw it kind of, like, high. I think they tried to find it, but it was probably over with.

Q. Can you take us through the play in the third quarter when QB Mike White threw you the ball and you got bobbling a little bit and went backwards?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: Yeah, he threw the ball. I’m not wearing a visor no more. That was my first time wearing a visor. I didn’t wear a visor in practice. He threw the ball, I bobbled it, caught it. I’m just like, ‘Man, I got to make a play.’ I saw the field was open, so I just went and took it and just ran as fast as I could, got the first down.

Q. How would you describe your running style?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: I feel like I’m explosive. I’m not somebody that’s going to dance around in a hole. If I see a cut, I’m going to hit it with full speed. If I get in the open field, I mean it’s over with. I don’t feel like nobody’s catching me. I mean I could also lower my shoulder. I have power with me. Elusive. I feel like I got a mix of a lot of running styles.

Q. There was a chance to get three carries in a row. What happens for a running back like you when that opportunity arises where you’re able to get multiple consecutive carries?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: I mean, it’s great. You just got to push through. I mean, of course you’re going to be a little winded, like I was. But at the end of the day, you got to push through and get what you can on those runs. One of them could pop off and be a big run.

Q. I know you probably haven’t thought about this, but the rookie draftees all had good nights that played tonight – T Patrick Paul, yourself, WR Malik Washington and S Patrick McMorris. Is there anything that stands out to you about your draft class?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: We’re all motivated. We all have the same objective: to get our respect in this league. We’re all working. We’re close. They’re all great guys to be around and everything. I just feel like we’re all hard workers and really dedicated to our craft and want to be really good at what we do.

Q. RB De’Von Achane said he’s been working with you to go over the playbook just because he knew how much his head was swimming when he was here. He said you’re pretty much further along than where he was. What do you think helped you get to that point?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: Those guys in the room. They really helped me a lot, like Raheem (Mostert), even Jeff Wilson, De’Von. De’Von was in the same position last year, so he gives me a lot of tips on how to go about the business. He’s been through it. I mean, he just looks out for me. Also my coach (Eric Studesville). He’s on me, but it’s out of love. He wants the best for me. I appreciate that.

Q. Did you have any friends or family, or is that kind of waiting for the regular season?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: Yeah, I did have family here. I had my mom and dad out here. My dad tries to make every game. I’m really blessed to have them both in my life, just to have them supporting me.

Q. Where did they come from?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: North Carolina. That’s where I’m from originally.

Q. Can you talk about your mindset coming into the night? What you were trying to achieve in this game.

JAYLEN WRIGHT: Just be detailed. Be detailed and take advantage of every opportunity that I get. Just be myself. Same thing. Even in college, just run the ball hard. Keep my fundamentals, being patient. Be a patient runner. When I see a seam, just hit it. Of course there were a little butterflies, first NFL game and whatever. I’m just blessed to have a great night.

Q. What were your thoughts on the new locker room, seeing it for the first time?

JAYLEN WRIGHT: It was nice. I remember last time we played here in the Orange Bowl, Tennessee, but we were the visiting team so we were in the visitor’s locker room. I walked in, I’m like, ‘Dang, this wasn’t the locker room I was in.’ It’s a nice locker room. Real nice.

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