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Monday Media Transcript: RB Jonathan Stewart

Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/21/2018 2:10 pm
RB Jonathan Stewart
May 21, 2018
 
Q: So far, how are the Giants different than your time in Carolina?
A: It’s not too much different. The scheme is relatively the same, with [Offensive Coordinator Mike] Shula being here and Coach Shurm [Head Coach Pat Shurmur]. Everything’s been relatively the same. I’m going into my 11th year, I’m feeling good and [Running Backs] Coach Craig [Johnson] has been doing well with the snap counts for everybody and getting a lot of good work in. So, it’s been a good offseason so far.
 
Q: Will you talk to running back Saquon Barkley about your longevity in this league?
A: I’ll share a little bit of my wisdom with all of the guys that have questions. The main thing is just take care of your body. I can’t say it enough.
 
Q: Are you comfortable in the role of giving advice, as opposed to being on the receiving end of it?
A: Yeah, I think at some point, whether you’re a rookie, whether you’re an 11-year guy, there’s always time to learn, there’s always time to share advice and wisdom that’s gained through experience. There’s younger guys that might experience things different than I have, so there’s always room for me to learn, too.
 
Q: Can you see what the Giants saw in Barkley when they drafted him?
A: Yeah, definitely. He’s a smart football player, he picks things up very fast. He’s explosive and he’s really good in his route running. Actually, we talked about it today, that’s one of the things that he’s really focused on, is his ability to run routes. And you can see that today, for sure.
 
Q: When you signed with the Giants, did you realize that they could pick a running back in the first round of the NFL Draft?
A: Yeah, absolutely.
 
Q: What was your reaction when the Giants did draft a running back?
A: It’s a good pick [laughs].
 
Q: What is your outlook for yourself for this season?
A: No different than any other season. I know they drafted Saquon in the first round, so you know he’s got a lot of expectations and stuff like that. But as far as my preparation for this game, it’s never going to change. It’s always prepare to be the starter because you never know when your name’s going to get called. It’s a team game. It’s a longer season and this team has a lot of talent, a lot of young guys that have a chance to be great, and that’s one of the things that I saw on this roster before signing here. I haven’t won a Super Bowl yet, and that’s what I want to do.
 
Q: What is the one thing you would tell Barkley and the other young players, as far as being patient and letting it come to them?
A: Respect the process. When it comes to learning the offense, just give yourself some time and be dedicated to it. You only get what you put in. But the main thing is, respect the process and control what you can control.
 
Q: Do you feel like you can win a Super Bowl here?
A: Absolutely. They’ve got Super Bowls already under this organization and the culture of winning, the expectation of winning, you can sense it in here and it’s a good feeling. I think [General Manager Dave] Gettleman has been doing a good job this offseason to get guys in certain places and areas to make this locker room where it needs to be. 
 
Q: Is splitting carries something where you say, ‘that’s where my role is’?
A: Oh, for sure. Split time, whatever the game plan is for a week going into a game, you’ve got to be prepared for it.
 
Q: Where would you say you are relative to your actual age and your actual wear and tear?
A: I mean, my age says I’m 31,but really, I feel I’m as productive as if I’m 26, 25. And that’s just as realistic as it gets.
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