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Mike Gesicki – September 8, 2022 Download PDF version

Thursday, September 8, 2022

TE Mike Gesicki

(When the opener is against the Patriots, is it any different, any special?) – “No. Especially with it being Week 1, I think there is plenty of excitement. There is not any added excitement or any added motivation or motives or anything like that. Everybody is excited. It’s Week 1.”

(Going into a game like this and you have Bill Belichick on the other side, he’s always unpredictable. Do you always have to be on your feet not knowing what they are going to throw at you?) – “I think you go into a game with somewhat of a plan, but obviously you’re going to have to react to what the defense throws at you. Obviously going up against these guys – we have, or at least I have now going on my fifth year – there is always going to be some gameplan stuff, some changeups, so we’ve just got to be ready to react.”

(Does it feel like a chess match at times?) – “Not between me and him. (laughter) I just go out and do my job, and let the chess match happen between somebody else.”

(Do you still get butterflies the first game?) – “Yes. I get excited for every single game. We’re out here and playing a game is our job. It’s crazy. It’s an unbelievable opportunity and one that I personally do not take for granted.”

(What’s it like preparing for a Bill Belichick defense?) – “You’re always going to go into the game with a plan, but also an understanding that they could throw some things at you that you weren’t prepared for. Just be ready to follow your rules, follow your coaching and then go out there and execute what is presented to you.”

(You’ve never had a hard time getting open even with the cast around you. Now with WR Tyreek Hill around you, are you sort of curious that there will be even bigger open creases for you?) – “We’ll see. Obviously that’s a guy that draws a lot of attention but he still finds a way to get open no matter how many guys you throw at him. I think it’s going to be a challenge each and every week, but one I’m excited about, and one that I think the whole offense as a unit is excited about as well.”

(What do you think about the way TE Tanner Connor earned a spot on the 53 as a converted wide receiver from a small school?) – “Super happy for him. He earned it, he deserves it, he plays fast and he does not make any mental errors or mistakes or things like that. He kind of knew his role and what he had to do to prove to the staff that he was deserving to be around. I couldn’t be more excited for him, more happy for him. It’s awesome to have him around.”

(It isn’t typical that five tight ends make the 53-man roster. What does that say about the talent you guys have at the position and the depth?) – “There is a lot of talent in the room. A lot of guys do a lot of different things and in this offense, you’re asked to do a bunch of different things in the tight end room. We got a bunch of different moving pieces, and I like the room a lot. A lot of good dudes.”

(Assistant Head Coach/Tight Ends Jon Embree talked about coaching you guys in different ways … How do you guys help each other out with the new system and trying to understand it?) – “We have a good room. Obviously we’re adding Tanner, but the four of us were here last year. Now we have five. We kind of know how each other works and we feed off of each other. I think we have a good chemistry and it’s a very good room.”

(You mentioned WR Tyreek Hill and getting open. Is there anything that has surprised you?) – “Nah. What you see with Tyreek and what you know about Tyreek is exactly what he is. He’s an awesome guy, he’s a great teammate, and obviously everyone talks abut his speed, his route running, his change of direction and all of that stuff. I can’t say enough good things about him.”

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