Transcript: DE Kerry Wynn

DE Kerry Wynn
Conference Call, December 23, 2014

Q: Obviously, you had the key interception and the fumble recovery. Can you talk about how forcing some mistakes and making a big play in that big moment really gave the team a lift?
A: I guess it was being in the right place at the right time. It felt good to be in the position to help my team get a victory.

Q: Have you heard from guys at Richmond, some of your college teammates?
A: A lot of guys hit me up saying congratulations, keep it up, and way to represent Richmond. It feels good to shine a positive light on my school.

Q: A lot of different guys have played on the defensive line this year. A wide variety of guys, young guys, old guys, different personalities. Is there one or two that stand out for you in terms of having helped your development?
A: Of course. Mathias Kiwanuka, Robert Ayers, Cullen Jenkins, Jason Pierre-Paul. Everybody has done a great job. If I ever need anything, helping me out and if I have any questions, I make sure I ask. They are always there to answer for me and put them in the best position, give them a lot of credit.

Q: I am sure for you it feels like the season just started. You’ve only played four games, I think. Is it hard to sort of wrap your mind around the fact that it is coming to an end here?
A: Yeah, I only played four games. I wish we would be going to playoffs, continuing the season, but it is what it is.

Q: Do you feel that you were ready earlier to make this kind of contribution, or did you develop along the way?
A: I was confident that I can go in and make some plays, but God has a plan for me and it wasn’t His time for me to play yet. So I take advantage of not playing and getting the mental reps, and as much mental reps as I could. At the same time, maybe go and get an extra workout in since I am not playing and I am not getting beat up on Sundays like other guys were battling on Sunday’s. I was able to take advantage of the mental aspect as well as the physical.

Q: With the brawl that broke out, do you feel the Rams were more of the instigator and you had to stand up for a teammate? How did that whole thing transpire?
A: I don’t want to speak too much on that. It is football, there are going to be high emotions, but I don’t want to speak too much on that.

Q: What did you think when you saw the film of your play this last game? How would you assess your performance?
A: I did make some plays out there. There is a lot of stuff I can go back and change a few places I was supposed to be and I wasn’t. That is me going back to the film and making sure next week I am in the right places that I am supposed to be in.

Q: Do you think you positioned yourself to really compete for a starting job next year?
A: I am rookie. That is nothing I really think too much about. I do my part and do what I can and worry about what I can control. That is not something I can control, so that is not something I worry about.

Q: When you made the decision to come to the Giants as an undrafted free agent, can you shed some light as to what the pursuit was?
A: Five other teams that showed interest in me, but after speaking with my family, I thought it was the best decision for me to make and I am happy with the decision. I didn’t know too much about the Giants organization, but I did know from past years they had great defensive lines. That was one of the big decisions for me.

Q: Were you the kind of guy who would study a depth chart when the draft ended to have an idea on where you would fall, what kind of opportunities?
A: At the end of the day, you can’t really control the draft. Just wanted that shot to show what I can do and told myself I was going to make the most of it.