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Reshad Jones – June 4, 2019 Download PDF version

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

S Reshad Jones

(On running in practice.) – “We are going to run in games so I guess it helps out.”

(Are you excited to be a part of a defense where you can do multiple things?) – “Most definitely. I’m excited to be back. I’m excited to be here with my teammates, learning the defense. There are a lot of packages and a lot of stuff I have to catch up to, but I’m excited about it.”

(Why were you not here for the rest of OTAs?) – “I wanted to take time to get physically in-shape and ready to play a 16-game stretch or longer.”

(Was your shoulder a big part of that?) – “Yeah.”

(And the team was okay with that?) – “Yeah, me and Coach (Flores), we spoke about it.”

(We saw a lot of your videos whether they were on social media, Instagram or whatever. Was that to kind of show the work that you were putting in and to prove to the fans out there that …) – “I don’t really have to prove anything to anybody. I’ve been one of the best safeties in this league for a long time. I put the work in year in and year out. That’s my pattern. That’s what I do. Every year, I put the work in. I post videos up the previous year, the year before that and every year so it’s the same thing I do year in and year out.”

(You not being here, do you think it was a little overblown by everybody?) – “Yeah, most definitely. Me and the coach, we had communication. I know you guys have to write stories and stuff like that but me and coach were communicating. Voluntary mean voluntary so I took the time to get physically ready to play a 16-game stretch coming off a surgery in February.”

(What is it about this defense when you get out there, the differences and changes?) – “It’s just a lot of movement and a lot of packages. Guys (are) playing different roles. (It’s) fast paced. It looks exciting so I’m excited to be a part of it.”

(I don’t know if you pay attention to some of the media things that are put out there but your name is apparently coming up in trade rumors and trade speculation. Have you noticed that and just kind of your thoughts on the matter?) – “I’ve seen it and I’ve heard of it but I control what I (can) control. I’m in great shape. I’m still one of the best safeties in this league and whatever happens, happens. I control what I (can) control. I’m here, I love this city, I love the fans. I’d love to be a part of the Dolphins organization.”

(Do you think there’s a certain level of respect that should be given to you given what you’ve accomplished in the league?) – “I mean the numbers speak for themselves. Respect? I earned that. I earned my stripes in this league. I’ve done everything possible. I’ve been a two-time Pro Bowler. Everything you can possibly imagine. It doesn’t faze me. I put the work in year in and year out and I’m here to help this team win football games.”

(We saw you sitting and watching a lot of practice today trying to figure out everything that’s going on. Was that tough?) – “A little bit but I’m catching up pretty fast. I’ve played a lot of snaps in this league, a lot of football, so I catch on pretty quick.”

(How would you describe your relationship with Head Coach Brian Flores?) – “We’ve had minimal relations, minimal talks but I know he’s a straightforward guy. He kept it real with me, once we were communicating about me not being here and different things like that. I know he comes from a winning program so I’m excited to be working with him.”

(How would you describe your emotions this offseason as far as everything you’ve had to deal with?) – “I mean coming off of surgery, I had been through it. I’ve had two of my labrums (repaired). Two, three years ago, I went through the same surgery. I feel pretty good now. It’s the same thing for me, pretty much.”

(What percentage do you think you are health-wise?) – “I’m not 100 percent, but I’m close.”

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