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Transcript: S Darian Thompson

Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2016 5:58 pm
S Darian Thompson

May 6, 2016

Q: Do you think you were selected earlier than you anticipated due to a disappointing Combine?

A: I’m not really sure. I think I was selected in the right spot. I’m where I was supposed to be. All that’s in the past. Now that I’m here, I’m ready to work.

Q: Coach Spags mentioned you were outspoken on field and in command. Did you put in extra work before the workout to be able to do that?

A: It’s definitely a lot easier to communicate when you know what’s going on. So first things first, I have to learn the playbook as much as possible before I get out there. So the communication comes natural.

Q: When did you first get the playbook?

A: I got the playbook yesterday, so I had some time to go over it last night. Then we did the install this morning.

Q: What’s your first impression of being in the NFL routine and the Giants organization?

A: It’s been awesome so far. I don’t have to worry about class, because it’s strictly football. It’s a job, and I’m excited to be here.

Q: Are you surprised they brought in one of your teammates as an undrafted free agent?

A: Not really surprised. I knew he’d be somewhere. But it’s awesome that he’s here with me and we will continue to work together on the field.

Q: What do you want to show these coaches in these two days?

A: I want to show them that they have a very good player with their draft pick. I’m ready to get to work and help benefit the team in any way possible.

Q: When you hear the term “ballhawk” attached to your name, what does that mean?

A: Interceptions, fumbles and turnovers.

Q: Do you think it translates in the NFL? Meaning, if you did it in high school, you can do it in the next subsequent levels?

A: I don’t think it’s that easy. There’s a lot of work that goes into it. If you have the right study habits and mentality, it can happen. A lot of it comes with instinct and film study. I believe I have that ability, but I have to continue to work to keep it that way.

Q: Have you been primarily deep center fielder type? What about in college?

A: We’re playing both safeties right now – strong and free. In college, I didn’t play it very much. I played close to the line of scrimmage some times, depending on the call.

Q: How much do you know about the safety position here?

A: I heard a little about it. All I can control is what I can control. It’s a new start for me. A lot of people don’t know me, so I’m trying to put my best foot forward and whatever happens happens.

Q: Your defensive coordinator noticed you yelling things out already. Is that important to you? Why were you not intimidated by this big jump?

A: It is very important for a safety to be able to command in the secondary because they can see everything most of the time. They can be a leader back there and a quarterback of the defense. That’s something I’ve been doing throughout the college level and it comes natural for me.

Q: Do you think it’s not biting off too much right away?

A: I don’t think so. I think it’s something they looking for in a safety.

Q: Was that a conscious decision on your part to do that?

A: That’s something I’ve been doing before I got here.

Q: How much of your role at Boise State was to be that leader because of the position?

A: It was my job to communicate back there and make sure everything was running smoothly. It’s something I did there and it stayed with me.
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