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Thursday Media Transcript: S Darian Thompson

Eric from BBI : Admin : 10/19/2017 3:53 pm
S Darian Thompson

October 19, 2017

Q: Talk about your comfort on the field, with the system, etc.

A: Just getting back out there and just playing the game. You can do as much practice as you want, but once you’re out there with the live bullets, it’s a little bit different.

Q: Was it one of those things where there are times that you should be hesitant and then you’re too aggressive and vice versa?

A: Right. Exactly. Yeah.

Q: Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said that all you need is that first interception to get you going. Did you need that interception to get you going?

A: I don’t know if that’s what I needed, but just that feeling of losing a game and not playing well. It just kind of did something to me. So, told myself that I’m just going to go out there and just have fun with it and do what I usually do and play football like I usually play football.

Q: Is there a subconscious effect that you’re feeling better about yourself, which translates to the game?

A: I think when I’m not playing well and I start thinking about not playing well, that’s when I don’t play well. But, when I go out there and I just say forget it and just play, have fun, that’s when it seems to improve.

Q: Talk about the challenges of Russell Wilson when it comes to getting the ball down the field and also the way he can run.

A: Definitely. I mean, he’s a great quarterback. Plays never over until the referee blows the whistle. We’ve seen time after time where he’s scrambling around and looks like he should have been sacked, but he throws a bomb and it’s complete. So, it’ll be a good challenge for us both up front and in the secondary.

Q: Is the challenge on you as the back line of defense and is this one of those weeks where you can’t be as aggressive as you may want to be?

A: Yeah, I mean, he’s like Houdini. You might think he’s down. If you don’t hear a whistle blow, you have to continue to cover because at that point, the receivers will change their routes and they know how to get open.

Q: Is Russell Wilson tougher than other quarterbacks because of his unpredictability?

A: Right. It’s more difficult to handle than an in-the-pocket passer and that’s what he’s so good at.
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