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Zach Sieler – July 29, 2021 Download PDF version

Thursday, July 29, 2021

DT Zach Sieler

(With two fields going at one time and more reps, how are you adapting to the increased workload?) – “I think it’s good for us. Get used to the heat, get out here, get conditioned and be ready for Miami. That’s why we’re down here.”

(Any changes, obviously you don’t have pads on yet so it’s hard to tell offensive line, but any changes in the any of the young linemen that you have gone against going back to June when you had three days of some physical contact?) – “I think they’re progressing really well. They’re getting better with their feet; they’re doing really good learning. ‘Lem’ (Lemuel Jeanpierre) is an amazing coach, coaching them up and getting them right.”

(How much do things change when pads come on?) – It’s a big difference, always. There’s always going to be a lot more hitting, obviously. You can really see your technique.”

(With the padding you are wearing on your helmets; what’s that called No. 1 and what does it do?) – “I don’t remember what it’s called. I know they said it’s about a 10 percent less chance of concussions. It’s to help with the o-line, d-line, obviously we are hitting every single play, all practice, all year. It’s supposed to help us with preventing concussions. The Dolphins have done a really good job at player safety and making sure that they are giving us the best and the safest equipment.”

(Does it weigh anything, is it heavy or anything like that?) – “0.6 ounces or something like that or half a pound. You can’t tell.”

(Have you worn it at any level that you have played?) – “No sir, first time.”

(Was it any easy sell to all the guys?) – “I mean, you look goofy as heck but other than that you look fine. (laughter) If it is going to help prevent concussions, which could take you out for a week or a career, I’m going to be happy with that.”

(Adding DL Adam Butler to your group, how much does that strengthen what you have already with you, DT Christian Wilkins and DT Raekwon Davis?) – “Adam is a very veteran guy, a very smart guy. Watches a lot of tape, knows what he’s doing, knows what he’s talking about so it’s a great addition to work with him and learn and feed off each other.”

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