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Reshad Jones – June 15, 2016 Download PDF version

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Safety Reshad Jones

(On what made him come back today) – “I miss my teammates. I feel confident that the organization and my agent can work something out. I’m here to play football.”

(On if he came back without a guarantee that he can work something out) – “Yeah. I can’t control that right now. I am happy to be here. I am happy to be back out here with my teammates and I’m ready to play football.”

(On what he wanted to accomplish with the holdout and if he accomplished it) – “Nothing. All contract talk I leave that for my agent and the organization. Like I said, I am happy to be out here. It’s exciting to be back with my teammates and I am here to play football.”

(On if he wanted to be out here) – “Yes. I miss the game. I don’t want to bring distractions to the team. I talked to a couple of my teammates and I wanted to be back out here with these guys working and getting everything done. Like I said, I feel confident about my agent and the organization will work things out.  I’m here to help this team win football games.”

(On if it is tough not having guaranteed money) – “I can’t control that right now. Like I said, I’ve been playing football all of my life and I was blessed to play a high level. All I can do is come out and continue to play like I have been playing and help this team win football games.”

(On his conversations with his teammates about not starting camp) – “It was tough. I love this game. I was missing my teammates – missing the camaraderie with the boys and my coaches. Like I said, I’m just happy to be here, happy to enjoy this moment and to get back to playing football.”

(On his impression of new defense and how he fits into it) – “It’s pretty much the same stuff we’ve been doing. Different terminology. I feel good about plugging in my same spot on this defense and helping this team.”

(On Head Coach Adam Gase saying he wasn’t worried about Reshad learning the defense) – “He feels confident in his players. I’m a seasoned vet now. Like he said, it’s pretty much the same defense. (I) got a couple of reps today and it felt great. (I’m) just ready to come out to continue to play football and help this team win.”

(On how he stayed in shape) – “I have one of the best trainers in the business in the world in David Alexander down in Miami. I work out with him every day. I feel good.”

(On playing in an attacking defense) – “I fit right into the scheme. Like I said, it is pretty much the same stuff we’ve been doing. You will see the same 20. Like I said, I am just excited right now – taking it all in. I feel good to be back out here running around with my teammates.”

(On if he can improve his numbers from last year) – “I just try to get better each and every year. I’m not worried about numbers and stats right now. I just want to continue to get better and get this defense down. Whatever I can do to help this team win, that’s what I am here to do.”

(On his goals for the season) – “To continue to be consistent. Come out and be the consistent player that I have been and get better. Work on something small or the little things and continue to get better.”

(On if he will be here for the start of training camp) – “Yes. I am here. Everything is behind me. I’m ready to play football.”

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