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Ndamukong Suh – August 29, 2016 Download PDF version

Monday, August 29, 2016

Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh

(On what he has seen from the defensive line that gives him encouragement heading into the season) – “I think we’ve done some good things. Based on last game (and) some of the run game that we saw, we handled (it) the proper way, as well as in the pass game – hitting the quarterback. The young guys are doing the same thing as well. I think over time, as we continue to grow together through camp – with the last week that we have going into (the regular season) and then going into the preparation week for Seattle – we’ve seen some growth. The true test will come in real games and live bullets when we get into the season.”

(On what he has learned about DE Julius Warmsley during camp) – “I think this is my second year with Warmsley; I think he was with us last year, if I’m not mistaken. He’s a young kid. Obviously he’s very energetic. (He) plays hard, works hard, asks a lot of questions and is a guy who is asking a lot of the right questions and following through on his actions and his play. To me, it’s not necessarily surprising. I’ve seen a lot of young kids do it and wish him the best and success.”

(On the seriousness of his ankle injury in last week’s game) – “You’ll have to ask coach.”

(On if the ankle injury is affecting him at all) – “Ask coach.”

(On if he’s happy how the defensive line is coming together) – “I think you’re never where you want to be. I think at the end of the day, you want to see good progressions and moving forward to stuff that you like and have seen in the past, and see from guys individually, and then make it into a group effort. I think that’s what we’re happy with thus far; but we obviously have a lot more room to grow. It’s not like we had a ton of sacks in the preseason and even if we did, it really doesn’t mean anything because we have to get into the live bullets and really get that true test. But from what I’ve seen, in my own personal view and how we’re at right now, we’re moving in the right direction.”

(On what he thought about San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick’s protest) – “You’ve got to respect the man’s opinion as well as his actions. I definitely understand where he’s coming from and him choosing to do what he did.”

(On if he thinks that players should speak out more) – “I think it’s an individual choice. At the same time, I think a lot of (us have a duty) as leaders, especially with young kids, to make a good, proper announcement if you feel the need to. I think that’s what (Kaepernick) is doing. I support him in that and for me, I just have to move forward and go with the punches.”

(On his thoughts about the renovations at Hard Rock Stadium) – “It’s a beautiful stadium. I think the fans will be very excited about the Jumbotrons – obviously there are four amazing ones in there. Hard Rock Stadium is going to be a rocking place, in my opinion. I’m excited to get out on that football field. Like you said before, I was out there with the (naming rights) announcement and it is a pristine field – beautiful. I can’t thank enough our ownership and front office for all the work and time that they put into that. I’m excited to get out there and see it when we have a true home game against the Cleveland Browns.”

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