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Jesse Davis – November 4, 2021 Download PDF version

Thursday, November 4, 2021

G/T Jesse Davis

(What do you hope the offensive line, especially if you guys are able to stay in the same spots, what do you think the unit can do over the second half of the season?) – “I think run the ball more efficiently. That’s probably the No. 1 goal here. I think that will complement our pass game. I think running the ball is what our o-line wants to establish.”

(You guys had pretty much success last week running the ball and then kind of abandoned it. I don’t think it was necessarily the situation because the game was still close. What do you have to do to convince them that you are consistent running the ball?) – “I think probably just in a game, getting more than one or two yards per carry. I think getting in that three, four range where we feel comfortable we can get to third-and-2 or third-and-manageable instead of sitting there at second-and-10 or something. Last week, obviously Buffalo is a good defense and I think they had a god plan against us, but I think ultimately up front we have to be more physical and run the ball more.”

(Has the knee this year at all impacted your play? Have you felt it? I know you’re never going to use an excuse for anything but…) – “No, I don’t think so. It’s something I manage and in a game, the adrenaline is pumping so I don’t really feel anything.”

(I know Offensive Line Coach Lemuel Jeanpierre said this week that they talk every week about what position is best for each guy. I asked specifically and others have as well, about you and G/T Robert Hunt and what’s best tackle or guard. He said they talk about it every week. Has he asked for your opinion ever on what you think would be best?) – “No, I don’t think so. It’s just wherever they want me at is where I’m going to end up being. My opinion really doesn’t matter when coaches make decisions.”

(You’ve spent so much time at both positions, do you feel equally comfortable and effective at both tackle and guard?) – “Yeah, I think now I’ve been playing tackle primarily. I know last year, I felt comfortable at guard because I was playing at guard. It’s wherever you’re at.”

(You’ve been here for so many different lines. How close is this line to the point to where the team can rely on you, count on you to get the job done on Sunday?) – “I think we’re close. You see glimpses of some bright moments and then sometimes we take a step back. It all comes down to communication, preparation and that’s something that we continue to hammer on. I think we’re close, I just think the run game is what we hope to get where we want it.”

(Houston DL Jonathan Greenard has seven sacks. I‘m not sure where he lines up – if he’s more your responsibility or T Liam Eichenberg. What do you guys as an o-line seen from him on tape?) – “Yeah, I think he’s a quick player. He looks pretty good on film. We’ve just got to be on our technique and be able to stop their pass rushers too.”

(Looking back over the first half of the year, what concerns you most about the way the offensive line performed and maybe something you’ve been able to work on and turn around since then?) – “I’ll speak for myself but pass pro, it’s not where I want it. I’m working on it. I’m trying to get better and I think everybody is too. I think looking back, it’s just the pass pro is different for me with Tua (Tagovailoa). I haven’t played tackle with Tua other than this year, besides left tackle, I guess. It’s just getting that chemistry down with myself, understanding where he us and understanding where I need to be is primarily the thing and just being more physical.”

(Is there sort of a player or a coach – has anything been said with the team not winning that you have found to be uplifting or helpful? It must not be easy when the team is 1-7. Is there anything going on behind the scenes that you’ve found inspirational or helpful?) – “I think our o-line coach does a good job keeping our room together too. O-line is not a position you can take plays off or you get exposed pretty quick. For us, it’s natural business for us. You take one play off, that’s the play that’s going to get you. For us, it’s just keep grinding. It starts up front is what we always preach and that’s how we want to move forward with it.”

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