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Walt Aikens – September 6, 2019 Download PDF version

Friday, September 6, 2019

S Walt Aikens

(On being named a captain.) – “It’s a lot. Just being a leader on and off the field. We’ve got a lot young guys, as you can see – a lot of new guys, new faces. Just leading these guys in the right direction and trying to be the best special teams unit we can be, the best team we can be, the best defense, offense. Just going out there and doing our jobs.”

(With so many newcomers added to the team this week, how do you sew it all together on special teams?) – “Everybody’s got to learn fast. We’ve been coming in early, trying to get everything together, making sure everybody’s on the same page – just working it out. At the end of the day, it’s football. We’re going to go out there, do our thing and let it show on the field.”

(How much responsibility is on your shoulders to make sure everybody knows their assignment on that unit?) – “A lot. I take pride in my special teams, ever since I got here. We’ve got a lot of ball players out here, a lot of athletes, a lot of nice additions, so we’re just trying to maximize everybody’s ability, so making sure they’re in the right place to do everything. We’re just going to go out there and ball out.”

(Have you ever felt over the last few months that even though you’re really good at your job and you’re a good special teams – you’ve always been a good player – do you sort of have to prove it over again to a new coaching staff?) – “Yeah, for sure, and to my new teammates around me. I let them know that this is what I do. I’m going out there and ball in any aspect of the game, and just lead the way for them and let them follow, and we’ll some bright young stars show up and show out.”

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