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Preston Williams – August 14, 2019 Download PDF version

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

WR Preston Williams

(When I asked WR DeVante Parker about you earlier in camp, he said that some of the things you do reminds him of his skillset. With him being out injured today, did you view that as an opportunity to take some of his reps and do some of the things he does?) – “I learn from DeVante. I’ve watched him a long time. Even growing up, I remember when DeVante first got drafted and I was in high school about to graduate. I’ve always been a big fan of DeVante’s. I’m excited to be in the room with him, and learn from him. He’s teaching me new releases and how to run routes. He’s just being a good vet.”

(I noticed you on punt return. Was that your first punt return opportunity?) – “Yeah. That was my punt return opportunity. Trenton (Irwin) has been back there, Kenny (Stills), Jakeem (Grant) and RB Kenyan (Drake). I’m learning from those guys. That was my first time. It was pretty cool.”

(Did you do it in college?) – “Yeah, I did it in college. I did it in college and high school.”

(Some guys don’t like it. What do you think about it?) – “I like punt return more than kick return.”

(What do you think about the kind of growing fascination with the fan base and all of that? Is the hype train kind of picking up speed?) – “Kind of, sort of. I love the fans. They come and support us every day. I’m just going to continue to make plays.”

(Do you feel like it’s warranted, the attention you’re getting?) – “I think so, I think so.”

(Why is that?) – “If you make plays, people notice.”

(There was a play yesterday that the Miami Dolphins put on social media where it looked like you kind of tricked a guy, then you ran into a wide open space. Do you know what play I’m talking about? Tell me how you were able to do that on that play.) – “Coach told us to get our eyes up and watch for the quick jam. He tried to quick jam. I saw him change his stance for the quick jam, end up beating him on the inside and then tried to give him a double (move) at the top. I ran that route.”

(This connection you have with QB Josh Rosen, I know you’ve spoken about it before; but we’ve seen it these past two days. He’s pulled you aside to talk about plays. What is it about him and you and just the connection that you two have?) – “We’re both young, so we’re learning together. I can say that. Me and Josh still have a lot of growing to do. We’re going to keep working every day.”

(When did your focus switch from making the team to figuring out how you can get on the field?) – “I just come ready to work every day. Of course the main focus is making the team. At the same time, I want to be a better receiver regardless. All of the guys I got around me, I utilize everybody that I’ve got around me.”

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