Wide Receiver Roger Lewis Jr.
Postgame vs. Chargers, October 8, 2017
Q: How much does it hurt the offense when you lose so many receivers?
A: It hurts. Like, what, three, four of my brothers got hurt today. They’re like big brothers to me. So, it really hurts. But, it’s just time.
Q: What is the pulse of the team right now?
A: 0-5, we didn’t plan it that way. I feel like there’s still fight in this team, and we can still do things.
Q: Have you heard anything about Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury yet?
A: No.
Q: What was the talk in the locker room after the game?
A: It’s still fight. I feel like we’re a close-knit team and I feel like there’s nobody on this team that’s going to give up. We’re going to get ready for next week and go out and play hard again.
Q: Have you ever been on a team where you are the only wide receiver left?
A: No, I’ve never played in a game like that. But, our [wide receivers] coach, Adam Henry, always preaches, ‘next man up, next man up mentality.’ So, when you get the opportunity, seize it.
Q: How good did it feel to score a touchdown?
A: It felt good. That’s what I’m here for, is to make plays. It felt real good, but it’s over. We got a loss and I just want to be able to capitalize next week.
Q: Were you able to talk to any of the injured players after the game?
A: No, I have not talked to them yet. I’m sure I’m going to visit them, talk with them and hopefully they’re doing good.
Q: Have you ever been in a situation where so many receivers went down in one game?
A: No, I’ve never been in a situation like this. But all the teams I’ve played on, from high school to college, even here, it’s next man up mentality. And seize the opportunity.
Q: What is going through your mind when you see all the receivers go down and you’re the only one left?
A: What’s going through my mind is what Coach McAdoo, Coach (Adam) Henry preach, is, ‘next man up,’ and just go out and do what you do.
Q: Was it going through your mind that you were the last man standing among the wide receivers?
A: I mean, it didn’t go through my mind. When I saw ‘O’ [Odell Beckham Jr.] go down, I just was like, ‘Alright, I want to be able to close the game,’ but things didn’t work out well. So, that’s about it.
Q: What do all of the injures to receivers change for you, preparation-wise, for next week?
A: It doesn’t change anything. With me, personally, I’m a hard worker. The whole team are hard workers and we’re going to go and do what we do and go to work.
Q: When Beckham goes down and you see players waving for the medical staff to come out, what goes through your mind?
A: Yeah, it’s not a great sign at the end of the day. But with ‘O’ going down, it hurt me. ‘O’ is like a big brother to me and with ‘B’ [Brandon Marshall] going down, that’s like a big brother to me. So, I just wanted to be able to make a play to change the game, and we fell short.
Q: Was it tough to do anything on the final drive when you are the only receiver?
A: No, I believe in the tight ends. I believe in them. They know what they’re doing, even on the outside with the signals and everything. I believe in the tight ends, so I feel like any of our tight ends could play receiver.
Q: Is it hard to stay positive after a game like this?
A: No, it’s not hard at all. When adversity hits, you just want to stay strong. You’ve been through everybody going against you, I’ve been through that. So, I understand.
