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Friday Media Transcript: QB Kyle Lauletta

Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/11/2018 2:44 pm
QB Kyle Lauletta
May 11, 2018
 
Q: Coach Shurmur was saying, for as much (pressure) as there is on the rookies, there is even more on the quarterback, so welcome.
A: Absolutely. I think that’s the nature of the position. The quarterback has to be the leader of the group and he has to be intelligent, he has to know the offense and be able to help guys get lined up and that sort of thing. So just going through the playbook and trying to learn it as best I can right now.
 
Q: How do you turn that chaos into something that looks right on the field?
A: The coaches do a great job. We install it slowly, they don’t give us too much so we just focus on what they give us at first and just take good notes. I’ve done that throughout college and just continue to do that here and just listen to the coaches and what they have to say and just try to execute it on the field.
 
Q: What are your expectations?
A: I don’t think there are any expectations. I mean all I can do is come in here and learn and develop as best I can. Everybody is in the same position, trying to pick up a new offense. So like I said, just learn as best I can and just try to help that quarterback room out however I can.
 
Q: Have you had a chance to talk to Eli (Manning) yet?
A: I have, just briefly. Just touched base with him and he just congratulated me and welcomed me to the Giants. I haven’t really talked to him more than that, but I’m definitely looking forward to getting in a room with him and getting to rack his brain.
 
Q: Does it make it easier knowing that Eli has been known for being good to young quarterbacks throughout his career?
A: Absolutely. I’ve heard nothing but great things about him. I’ll definitely lean on him. Obviously he has a lot on his plate, he has to learn a new offense too, but I just want to communicate to him that I’m here to help however I can and I think that’s the important part of having a good quarterback room. You kind of help each other out, whether that’s watching film together or asking each other questions or whatever it is. Just try to add value to that group and help those guys out as they’ll help me out too.
 
Q: What do you think is going to be the biggest difference in the playbook from Richmond to here?
A: Well I’ve done a lot of different things at Richmond, I’ve had experience in a lot of different offenses so just being able to thumb through it. I don’t want to look ahead and stuff, but I have just gone through it and nothing seems too much or overwhelming to me. I’ve kind of experienced the whole gamut of offenses. I just want to stay with the here and now and just take it one day at a time. You don’t want to get ahead of yourself and look ahead. Just master what we have going on now and all of the concepts and stuff, they build on each other. The coaches are smart, they put it in the right order and if you learn it in the right order, you’ll develop and be on pace.
 
Q: Is there anything majorly different like footwork or reads?
A: Not at all. I just think it’s a little bit more advanced, a little bit more complex, but nothing I haven’t really seen at this point.
 
Q: Do you view yourself as the quarterback of the future?
A: I don’t know. It’s Eli Manning’s team. His success and his resume speaks for itself and I do think he has some years left. How many years? We’ll just have to wait and see, but like I said, I’m just going to do everything I can. Obviously I have high aspirations and confidence in myself and my abilities. I’m just going to perform and be the best teammate, the best player I can be and however the coaches see fit where I am on the depth chart or whatever, that’s up to them. So I’m looking forward to continuing to develop relationships with these guys and learn the playbook and just developing as a player the best I can.
 
Q: Is it gratifying to you that the team didn’t take a quarterback in the first round and they took you in the fourth round because they think you’re the guy?
A: I mean yeah, the guy that they took number two is pretty good. Saquon (Barkley) is going to add a ton of value to this team as well. So I’m happy they picked him, he’s a great guy. I’ve gotten to know him so far and I’m just looking forward to working with him. Sure, when I met with the Giants, in one of the private workouts I had, I felt really good about it and I connected well with the coach I was with. I had a feeling I didn’t know who was going to take me, but when I got the call I was definitely excited. It’s a great situation, a great organization and I think they have a bright future ahead.
 
Q: How do you put the situation with Davis Webb in perspective? Do you view it as competing with him for the back-up spot?
A: Yeah, I mean I’m always going to try to compete and try to perform as best I can. I don’t really see it like that and I don’t think Davis does either. Like I said, we’re all in this together, we’re all in the same boat learning a new offense so we’ll definitely be close and be friends and help each other out as best as we can. Just try to help each other grow and try to develop so as far as who’s the back-up and stuff of course both of us are going to compete and both of us are going to try to earn that spot, but that’s so far ahead in the future I just don’t think it’s worth even thinking about right now.
 
Q: Does it bother you when people say you lack arm strength?
A: I don’t know, a little bit. If that’s the worst thing that people say about me, then so be it. It is what it is. I think Coach Shurmur had some nice things to say about that and I don’t think it’s an issue. I think there are a lot of other attributes that a quarterback has to have and I think I have those pretty well. I think I have enough arm strength, we’ll just have to wait and see, but I’ll continue to develop that as well.
 
Q: How have you been able to slow things down and anticipate throughout your career?
A: I think just having a good understanding of the concepts and where guys are going to be and not being afraid of just letting that ball go before that receiver comes into the window and just having confidence. I’ve done this so long and I think that’s one of those natural characteristics that you have as a quarterback and that you have to have especially at this level. The windows get tighter and you have to throw the ball even earlier than you did in college. But I think I’m pretty good in that area and I’m going to continue to develop and I’m just looking forward to seeing when we start going full speed and getting some throws with some live reps. I’m looking forward to that. 
 
Q: Did you feel like you had something to overcome during the draft process?
A: I don’t know. Obviously out of high school I didn’t get offers to a lot of those big schools, but I saw that Richmond was a great opportunity for me and I don’t think they’ve had a lot of quarterback that have gotten drafted, but they’ve had a number of players who have been successful in the NFL. So I saw it as a good opportunity for me to get a good education and play high-level football. Richmond was great. We played big teams and I’ve experienced some pretty big environments and stuff. So Richmond was great and I’m just looking forward to the next chapter.
 
Q: Russell Wilson was a third-round pick, Tom Brady was a sixth-round pick, do those success stories motivate you?
A: I don’t look at it like that. Of course, there has been a lot of late round picks that have been successful in all positions. That’s the thing, you just don’t know how guys are going to pan out at the next level. For me, I just put all of that college stuff behind me and just open the next chapter. It’s just hitting the reset button and getting back to work and just got to come in every day, put your head down and do everything you can to be the best player that you can be and that’s what I’m going to do.
 
Q: What do you want to take away from Eli Manning?
A: I don’t know if there is one specific thing, just everything about him. Just the way he interacts with his teammates, the way he commands the team, the way he plays the position. There is just so much you can learn and I think that’s something that you have to do once you get in front of him and once you start to observe the way he goes about his business and I’m looking forward to that. He’s been a champion, he’s been a really successful player and I’m looking forward to learning from him.
 
Q: Did the Patriots show any interest in you in the draft?
A: They did, as did a number of teams. It was hard for me to gauge who was more interested than others. They were definitely in the mix, but I heard there was a lot of media hype around them, but I think that was all it was. But I’m glad I’m here and I’m glad I’m a Giant.
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arcarsenal : 5/11/2018 3:24 pm : link
It doesn't really have anything to do with this transcript - but I think if one of the two young QB's pan out post-Eli, it's going to be Lauletta and not Webb.

We shall see.
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arcarsenal : 5/11/2018 3:24 pm : link
FWIW, though - he seems like a great kid. Really smart and has said nothing but the right things since being drafted here.
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Sean : 5/11/2018 3:29 pm : link
In comment 13961254 arcarsenal said:
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FWIW, though - he seems like a great kid. Really smart and has said nothing but the right things since being drafted here.


Not that it means anything, but Webb & Lauletta have said all the right things. I do agree that Lauletta seems like the higher chance to succeed based on Shurmur vouching for him.
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Jay on the Island : 5/11/2018 3:32 pm : link
In comment 13961252 arcarsenal said:
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It doesn't really have anything to do with this transcript - but I think if one of the two young QB's pan out post-Eli, it's going to be Lauletta and not Webb.

We shall see.

I agree, Lauletta seems like a perfect fit for the offense Shurmur ran last season with Case Keenum.
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arcarsenal : 5/11/2018 3:32 pm : link
For sure, Webb has too - they both seem like if nothing else, they'll be tireless workers and if they don't succeed, it will have nothing to do with lack of desire.

As far as they go as actual prospects, I just think Lauletta has a more pro-ready skillset. Webb has a better arm but the accuracy needs to improve quite a bit and I also think Webb will have a harder time adjusting to a pro-style offense.

Lauletta seems to have a little more experience with different sets and formations and I think he throws a really nice ball. He just doesn't have the same "oomph" that guys with elite arms do.

I know people are pissed we didn't take a QB in rd. 1 - but I think it will be exciting to see how these two progress as Eli writes his final chapter(s) here. We're really not in a bad place @ the QB position at all, IMO.
Yup,  
Brown Recluse : 5/11/2018 3:33 pm : link
both of these guys have done and said all the right things. Lauletta is probably a little further along as far as where they both were when they were drafted, but Webb has been working his butt off and we haven't seen him yet.

This preseason is going to be so much fun. There's a lot to look forward to. Hopefully the injury bug doesn't ruin it.
I am very excited about Lauletta  
Jay on the Island : 5/11/2018 3:40 pm : link
I wasn't a fan of the Webb pick but there is something about Lauletta that has me intrigued. If he can improve his arm strength a bit then the Giants might have themselves something.
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Jay on the Island : 5/11/2018 3:42 pm : link
In comment 13961271 Brown Recluse said:
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both of these guys have done and said all the right things. Lauletta is probably a little further along as far as where they both were when they were drafted, but Webb has been working his butt off and we haven't seen him yet.

This preseason is going to be so much fun. There's a lot to look forward to. Hopefully the injury bug doesn't ruin it.

I am really looking forward to the preseason. Webb and Lauletta should see a lot of playing time. I know this sounds a bit ridiculous but I hope Barkley doesn't see much action in the preseason. I want to keep this kid out of harms way until the games matter.
Lauletta  
AcidTest : 5/11/2018 4:40 pm : link
is the new, shiny, toy, but I still think Webb has a slightly greater chance of succeeding Eli. He has a stronger arm, played against better competition, and has received glowing reviews from Collins and others. His work ethic is also unmatch. The question with Webb is whether he can learn to play from under center, and make throws at the second and third levels. At this point, we just don't know.
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Jay on the Island : 5/11/2018 4:59 pm : link
In comment 13961332 AcidTest said:
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is the new, shiny, toy, but I still think Webb has a slightly greater chance of succeeding Eli. He has a stronger arm, played against better competition, and has received glowing reviews from Collins and others. His work ethic is also unmatch. The question with Webb is whether he can learn to play from under center, and make throws at the second and third levels. At this point, we just don't know.


You're right we don't. There are just some things that Lauletta does well that Webb didn't. Lauletta did play against lesser competition, similar to Garoppolo, but he goes through his progressions quickly, has a quick release, and is very accurate.

What we don't know is if the arm strength is enough to make all the necessary throws. His arm strength looked more impressive at the senior bowl. Hopefully with added muscle to his frame and improved mechanics we will see an increase in velocity. The good news is that Lauletta is in the perfect spot IMO because he gets to learn from Eli and his HC is Shurmur. I see a lot of similarities in terms of style of play between Lauletta and Case Keenum.
I don't have a clue whether Webb or Lauletta or someone else  
Ira : 5/11/2018 5:24 pm : link
will succeed Eli when he's ready to leave. I'm just keeping an open mind and will watch both young qb's with interest during pre-season.
Hope and prayer if either turn out to be a quality franchise QB  
George from PA : 5/11/2018 5:38 pm : link
But I do like these young guys, they have the right attitude to succeed in NY, work hard, intelligent and seem to have enough talent......so let's hope at least one works out.
Arm Strength and Joe Montana  
azgiant : 5/11/2018 5:39 pm : link
Yesterday on GMFB they replayed an interview with Montana. They specifically asked about arm strength. His reply was, strength not all that important. He said you rarely see throws in games that go more then 40/50 yds. Accuracy was more important. we won't know until the fur flies but could be that the Lauletta pick could be the big surprise we all hope he could be.
Not sure if this was mentioned, but there's seemingly  
Ten Ton Hammer : 5/11/2018 6:00 pm : link
so many people in the profession who like the Lauletta fit.


@LRiddickESPN
Kyle Lauletta - the QB in this draft class I want to see play more than any other, especially in that specific passing game/system that Pat Shurmur will install. I think it could be an absolutely perfect match. #Giants
I really hope they keep both on the roster  
JOrthman : 5/11/2018 6:13 pm : link
and don't pick up a veteran. I think one of our biggest weaknesses over the years was our development or lack of development with young QB's. Other teams pick up late round QB's all the time and at least make them viable back ups. However, we've been drafting them and stashing them on the practice squad. We then never play them and/or they never really get any real work with the first team. Then late in the preseason we throw them in with a bunch of guys we know won't make the roster and wonder why they look bad.
Totally agree with the non-development of backups for this team  
Jimmy Googs : 5/12/2018 7:45 am : link
Not expecting a pro bowler, but always wondered why they are trainwrecks...
RE: I don't have a clue whether Webb or Lauletta or someone else  
Big Blue '56 : 5/12/2018 8:11 am : link
In comment 13961355 Ira said:
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will succeed Eli when he's ready to leave. I'm just keeping an open mind and will watch both young qb's with interest during pre-season.


Like the open mind we had with Grosscup, Gary Wood and Glynn Griffing? :)
Maybe two years from now we'll be saying that the Giants  
GeofromNJ : 5/13/2018 12:21 am : link
should have drafted Mason Rudolph with one of their two 3rd round picks instead of drafting Kyle Lauletta on the fourth.
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