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Xavien Howard – August 21, 2016 Download PDF version

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Cornerback Xavien Howard

(On how it felt to put the pads on during pregame even though he didn’t play on Friday night) – “It’s just exciting to be back to football again.”

(On what he gained from being on the sideline on Friday night) – “A lot of mental reps, just seeing what the older guys were doing and learning from them.”

(On how excited he is to be cleared medically and back practicing) – “It’s exciting to be back with the guys and get back to it.”

(On how much he feels his injury has been a setback to him) – “I wouldn’t call it a setback. I’d just say it’s a learning process that I went through and I’m just learning from it.”

(On when he noticed that something was wrong) – “I think the next day after it. I got undercut and I felt it and I went to the training room and we did an MRI on it.”

(On how much he was able to keep up with the defense even though he wasn’t practicing) – “I stayed on the side with the coaches so everything they were doing, I was into it.”

(On where he is at physically) – “I feel like I got better. My leg is better and it’s going to improve when I go out there.”

(On how excited he will be to play in a game) – “I’m very excited to get into a game.”

(On what it was like to be dressed but not playing on Friday night in Dallas) – “I just couldn’t explain the feeling. It was my first NFL game (and I was) excited, cheering guys on.”

(On what he thought about AT&T Stadium) – “I played there before in college so I was used to it.”

(On what his expectations are for himself these next two weeks) – “Learn from the older guys (and) get on the field and contribute any possible way I can.”

(On if he expects to play Thursday night against Atlanta) – “No, sir.”

(On if he is going to sit out the rest of the preseason) – “No. I should play the fourth preseason game.”

(On if he is going to be ready for the regular season) – “Yes, sir. (I have) no doubt.”

(On the veterans looking forward to having him on the field) – “I’m going to contribute the best way I can.”

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