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Jordan Phillips – May 24, 2018 Download PDF version

Thursday, May 24, 2018

DT Jordan Phillips

(Your thoughts when you had heard the Dolphins decided to move on from DT Ndamukong Suh?) – “He’s a mentor. I was sad to see him go, but it’s all part of the business. I wish him well. I know he’s going to do great things where he’s at and that’s about it on that.”

(Having a guy that who’s so substantial at what DT Ndamukong Suh did up there, how’s it going to affect the team on the field?) – “It’s hard to replace a man like Suh, but we don’t have an option to do it. It needs to get done, so we’re going to do what it takes to get (it done).”

(I know you dealt with injuries last year, but did you feel like that aside, you approached things a better way, that last year was a little bit of a step forward for you?) – “I mean my production wasn’t what I wanted it to be. The good games I played, I still did really well. So, I’ve got to keep it moving forward.”

(You had talked last offseason about taking a better approach and looking for more consistency. Do you feel like you were able to accomplish that in spite of injuries?) – “Yes. I felt like my play was really good last year.”

(As far as snap count for you, I think there’s the expectation it’s going to go up. Do you know realistically how much you could handle a game? Are we talking in the 40s? Obviously exhausting work.) – “I don’t think snap count has an effect with anything. I played 30 to 40 snaps last year, as well.”

(Is there a suspicion that it’s going to go up?) – “I couldn’t tell you.”

(Because that’s the message that we got.) – “I mean if that’s the message you guys got, then roll with it I guess.”

(I don’t believe you ever actually kneeled, but did show support to those who did. I think you put your arm around WR Kenny Stills in one game. You’ve had 24 hours now since the league has changed the rule. Your thoughts on the rule and do you think it took into account what players need or want?) – “Obviously, my opinion doesn’t matter, so I’m just going to stick to football questions.”

(Is there some motivation for you, DT Davon Godchaux, DT Vincent Taylor and DT Akeem Spence for the defensive tackle production not to take a dip with DT Ndamukong Suh gone?) – “I can’t speak for everybody else. I know what I’m intending to do this year. That’s all I’m focused on.”

(What are you intending to do?) – “Be the best player I can be.”

(Can I ask you about the first-round draft pick? I know it’s only been a few practices, but being around S Minkah Fitzpatrick a little bit, what sense do you get from him in terms of what he’s like and his talent?) – “I can’t really speak on that either. I haven’t been around him much, so I’m going to forego that question as well.”

(Can you talk about your new defensive line coach, Kris Kocurek?) – “Kris is a great guy. He brings a lot of energy. He’s fired up all of the time. He’s a good motivator. He gets into you when you need to get into. He’s definitely going to bring a culture change to our d-line.”

(Was there any conversation that you had after Ndamukong Suh moved on either with General Manager Chris Grier, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum, Defensive Coordinator Matt Burke where they conveyed to you…) – “I’m going to keep all of that stuff in house.”

(You said there’s definitely going to be a culture change on the defensive line. What do you mean?) – “You guys are just going to have to wait and see.”

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