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Terron Armstead – December 9, 2023 Download PDF version

Saturday, December 9, 2023

T Terron Armstead

(On his health) – “Dealing with the challenges, the adversity, the pains of the season. There’s always something. Everybody’s doing something.”

(Inaudible) – “It’s kind of one of them things. Everybody is dealing with some things. I may have more or less than others. But just trying to work and be available, that’s it.”

(What did you think of T Austin Jackson’s contract extension? What are your thoughts on that?) – “I’m trying to see when he’s going to pay me back the money he owes me. (laughter) But nah, listen, I couldn’t be more happy for him. I’ve watched him work day after day, off day, any free time, just trying to get better. The hunger and desire to improve and not be comfortable, content or complacent at all. Striving for greatness. This is not it. He didn’t make it, which is the beauty of Austin and his story. He has goals and aspirations. He’s ambitioned to be one of the greats. I love the fact that he was rewarded for his efforts and the way that he was playing. But this isn’t it. That’s not the end goal. He has a lot more to do.”

(What does he owe you money from?) – “Oh, I’m joking. (laughter) Austin doesn’t owe me anything.”

(OL Austin Jackson was talking the meeting he had with you and Head Coach Mike McDaniel when you first got here and how you have been so adamant about him being a starter. What do you remember from that and why was it important to sit down and talk to him about that?) – “Just getting here, I know the guys and the challenges and struggles they had offensively, more specifically, on the offensive line. My job coming in, as a player, my job not only as left tackle but as a captain and leader of the team is to pour into them guys. So anything I know that’s helped me, technique, fundamentals, off-day training, film study, just preparation of being more of a professional, that’s my job. I take it seriously. I’m always accessible to these guys, available to these guys. Austin was one of the guys that still uses me as a resource. That’s really all I came in, when we had that meeting, and told him. I’m here for you. Whatever you need me to do, any magnitude. But like I said, his desire to be great, he didn’t play. He didn’t play about his progression. He is serious about it. Every day he’s getting better and better.”

(What is it about Mike McDaniel’s coaching style that bodes well for players and building up confidence in guys?) – “That’s really it, man. Letting guys be confident, play to their strengths. I think Mike does a great job of understanding his personnel and then understanding the person outside of football. When you get that dynamic – and we’ve got a family-oriented place, a very family-oriented environment we have – we play for each other. That’s what makes us a really good team. Regardless of the talent and the scheme and all that, we go out there and play for each other every week so we have a chance to win the game.”

(Monday night, is it just another game for you? Is it something special? How do you take this game?) – “All of them are special. Every one of them, it’s a blessing to go out there and to be involved. It’s amazing to do what we do on this platform. Monday night, Sunday night, Thursday, that doesn’t matter to me. I try to treat every game the same. No pressures, no hits, no hurries on every play, every game. It doesn’t really matter what the platform is – playoffs, regular season – I treat every game the same. That’s the goal.”

(Overall, your feelings as far as how likely you are to play on Monday?) – “I wouldn’t say. I really can’t say. I got out there and moved around and had some plays today. But the goal is always to be available. So we’re working, working and trying to put in overtime to be out there with the guys.”

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