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Transcript: Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn

Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/26/2014 3:10 pm

Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn

December 26, 2014



Q: What are the rules regarding a guy jumping over the long snapper?

A: As long as he’s not within the framework of the center. You can’t be lined up on the center, so he was a yard off and hit it on the run and did a good job of it.



Q: Can you make contact with the center as long as you’re not lined up in front of him?

A: You can make contact with the hands on him or you can put a hand on each side to jump over, which has been done. But you can’t use it to gain additional height.



Q: The guards have to be aware?

A: Yeah. We’ve got to do a good job of changing the snap count, so it’s not timed up that well.



Q: How do you view the special teams as a whole this season?

A: Punt coverage is the one that stands out. It’s been the black eye for us. Kickoff coverage has done a decent job. Kickoff return, of late, has given us decent field position just in returns. We’ve had to work a couple of different returners, which is always a little bit of a challenge to fit the returns. And then punt return… Odell has given us a spark back there.



Q: You said punt coverage has been the black eye. Why do you think that is?

A: Just the consistency of the location, the hang times aren’t all matching with guys being in their spots. But then it also comes down to just tackling and coverage runs that have not been as good as it needs to be.



Q: It seemed like when the front office made moves in the offseason, the return game was emphasized.

A: A little bit earlier they did.



Q: Did you meet the goals you were trying to get?

A: Not with the punt return. We want that to be around 10 and it’s not there. Kickoff return has been good of late. It also has to do with the blocking. The returners that we’ve brought in to help; they ended up being different guys. We had Odell late… But you’ve got to adjust. That’s what this league is all about.



Q: How hard has it been the last couple of games? I’m sure you’ve been using guys that you have to look up their names on the roster.

A: That’s good. We’re used to doing that and you get guys in and you keep it simple enough so they can play. You know they’ll give good effort. You just hope they understand all of what their job entails. I like when these guys come in because it adds some energy. (Orleans) Darkwa has been a great pickup for us. He’s a good, sound football player. Guys like that, you really like.


So ummmmmmm  
BlueHurricane : 12/26/2014 3:35 pm : link
How was your final week of prep as a coach for the New York Giants??????
Weatherford's been a trooper but  
SwirlingEddie : 12/26/2014 4:03 pm : link
he's also been part of the problem at times, possibly due to his injury.

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Q: You said punt coverage has been the black eye. Why do you think that is?

A: Just the consistency of the location, the hang times aren’t all matching with guys being in their spots.

Paging Mr. Washington  
Lurts : 12/26/2014 4:15 pm : link
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You just hope they understand all of what their job entails. I like when these guys come in because it adds some energy.
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Vin R : 12/26/2014 4:21 pm : link
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Q: Do you know what you're doing?

A: Not really, I was promoted from being a beer vendor
Vin R  
old man : 12/26/2014 5:48 pm : link
I always thought that's how he got the job; thanks for confirming.
I want his job when he gets fired  
The Tempest : 12/26/2014 5:57 pm : link
He did have a rough year though, had to talk to Steve Weatherford about a punt. I don't think Steve had actually met Tom Quinn until that point.

Tom Quinn's unit did recover an onside kick which is easily good for another 10 years of picking up a check.
Q. Would u be surprised if the Giants don't bring u back next season?  
Jimmy Googs : 12/26/2014 9:18 pm : link
A. Yes, I would be surprised. It has taken me a few seasons but I really think the players are responding to my coaching. We now go a full game..sometimes even 2 games in a row without having a blunder on my Special Team units.
love these zingers  
Optimus-NY : 12/27/2014 5:28 am : link
lol.

He and Fewell have to be gone next year. No excuses.
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