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Ndamukong Suh – September 14, 2016 Download PDF version

Tuesday, September 14, 2016

Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh

(On the difference between Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo and Seahawks QB Russell Wilson) – “It’s a little bit different. Obviously the height is a big difference. (The Patriots have a) different scheme, as we start to break down their run game as we typically do on Wednesdays. At the end of the day, we played against Russell Wilson last week and we go against a new quarterback this week. We’re just getting focused for that.”

(On DT Jordan Phillips’ growth as a defensive lineman) – “I think Jordan has been progressing each and every year and really each and every week. (As we) continue to work with each other and play next to each other, we had a lot of time to do that last year. He is growing, as he should, coming from his rookie year to his sophomore year. I think he is on pace for a good year, but he has a lot of room to improve, as I do myself.”

(On if he thinks the defensive line fulfilled its potential last week at Seattle) – “I think it is way too early to predict anything. In my opinion, we did a lot of good things. I think we didn’t close out the game like we wanted to, especially up front when we had the opportunity to (do so) in the 2-minute, 4-minute drive. At the end of the day, it’s a long, long season. We have a lot more things to prove and get done. Going back and looking at the statistics, 112 yards rushing is way too many, in my opinion. (In) the passing game, (it’s) the same thing. At the end of the day, we still got work to do.”

(On how to approach an early divisional game against a rival like New England) – “It’s a huge game; a huge week. (It’s) very important for us to obviously get this first win in our division and kind of set the tone in that regard. For me, I look at all games (as) important, but divisional games are that much more.”

(On if he likes to get after pretty boy quarterbacks) – “I don’t really know how to answer that question. I really don’t like them any other way than being a quarterback, solely.”

(On if quarterbacks tend to be the nicer looking guys on the team, even on his team) – “Next question.”

(On his thoughts on Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance last week) – “(He’s a) very poised young man. Obviously he has had a lot of work underneath that system and he understands what he needs to get done. In my opinion, he doesn’t want to go out there and make any mistakes and he went out there and accomplished that, in my opinion. I think that’s one of the reasons why they came out with a win. At the end of the day, we have to make sure we go in there and get him rattled, get him moving around, get him off his spot and make him uncomfortable.”

(On if the Patriots offense is any different with QB Jimmy Garoppolo in there) – “In my opinion, I don’t think it’s too much different. I think they are focusing on the run game. I think that’s something that is important for us to notice. At the same time, I think LeGarrette Blount is doing a great job and playing well at a high level, which is obviously good for them. (I’m) not saying he hasn’t done that in the past. I’ve gone against him many times and I’m obviously looking forward to going against him again.”

(On how the loss of DT Earl Mitchell affects the defensive line) – “I would say it’s the next man up. It’s unfortunate that Earl won’t be with us, hopefully for a short period of time. We look forward to his return. But Jordan (Phillips) is very capable, as well as Chris Jones, who is coming back, as well as (Julius) Warmsley.”

(On DE Mario Williams’s debut with the Dolphins) – “Mario played very, very well when he was in the game with us. I enjoyed playing next to him. He obviously helped me out on cleaning up a sack on one particular play in the game. I enjoyed playing with Mario so hopefully he gets back soon and we have many more opportunities to play next to each other.”

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