TE Larry Donnell
October 22, 2015
Q: Dallas has two defensive players that weren’t there the first time you played them. Has that really changed the way they play defense and their look?
A: They were a good defense when we played them the first time. They’ve got two players back, which are great players, so we have to be prepared for that and find a way to try and stop them, if we can neutralize them. We have great players, so we’re going to compete and just try to have fun and get a victory.
Q: Assuming they double Odell Beckham, as the past two games have been, how much of an opportunity is that for other receivers like yourself to step up into that role?
A: It’s always a great opportunity to go out there and play. I always think of it as just winning however it may be. They’re going to watch Odell because he’s that type of guy, he’s that type of threat, so other guys have to step up and be ready to make plays when their number is called so we have a chance to win the football game.
Q: Does that excite you to know you can have more room out there to run around when they double up on Odell like that?
A: Oh yeah. I mean, when you have the opportunity to get the ball, you’re always happy so it’s always a good thing. It’s more opportunities and more plays have to made because they’re going to try to take 13 out of the game, but 13 is going to find a way because he’s a special player. That’s always fun to have those opportunities.
Q: At the same time, that defensive front at Dallas, getting Greg Hardy back. How much help do you think you’ll have to give in blocking him?
A: I am going to have to help the guys on the edge and they’re great players and we’re going to bounce back this week. You’ve got to help wherever help is needed. So you’ve got to do those types of things, try to get Eli some time so he can go down the field.
Q: From what you’ve seen on the film from the Patriots game, do they just come right at you or are they schematically difficult to deal with?
A: They’re a great defense, so they do all types of things. They’re athletes on the edge, so you have to prepare for all the things they do and they’re good at it. Got to try and find a way to try and neutralize them the best way we can.
