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Transcript: Safety Landon Collins

Eric from BBI : Admin : 9/10/2015 4:51 pm
S Landon Collins

September 10, 2015



I’m not going to be nervous because it’s just a game. It’s a big game, but it’s a game. Go out there and play my heart out.

Q: Do you expect to be tested early as a rookie?

A: Of course. I mean, Tony Romo said he’s looking for key matchups. If he’s going to look for key matchups, he’s going to pick on me. He’s going to get what he wants. He’s not going to get what he wants, but he’s going to get what he wants.

Q: Are you excited to see what this defense is going to do under the real fire?

A: I think we’re all excited, definitely, because we’ve got a point to prove. A lot of people are doubting us. It’s something that we look forward to. They’re going to put us as underdogs. We’re going to showcase why we shouldn’t be underdogs.

Q: What’d you think when you heard that Tony Romo audio?

A: I just laughed at it. He’s a vet, so he can say whatever he wants. I’m a rookie, but I mean, he comes towards my way, and he won’t be happy.

Q: Are you excited about the challenge of a good offense; they have one of the best receivers in the sport?

A: Very, very excited about that. I love challenges because it gets the best out of the player. It pushes us to the limit.

Q: It’s your first time back there since college. Did you ever play in Dallas?

A: Michigan game. Yeah, I played in Dallas.

Q: What were your memories of that game?

A: Just a blowout, that’s all I remember. It was a long time ago. CJ Mosley had an interception for six. It was a long time ago.

Q: Why do you think you’re so well-prepared for this spot? Why do you feel like you’re ready?

A: My teammates, the guys, the vets, the coaching staff. They put their trust in me, and I continue to go out there every day of practice and work on what I’m supposed to do. Every day I work on what I need to keep working on off the field and on the field. Every day I come in and do the same thing. Push forward.

Q: Does the fact that you played so many big games in college contribute to the fact that you won’t be nervous?

A: Yeah, definitely. I mean the next best thing from here, coming from college, is the Natty Daddy. We played in that, we played in big bowl games, we played in games where it cost the most. We played in games that can make or break a season. Same thing, only it’s the beginning of the season now. Not really nervous about it.

Q: To be a defensive back, do you have to be confident? You almost sound cocky, but at the same time when you’re back there by yourself, you have to have confidence in yourself.

A: Definitely. I’m definitely confident in myself. I have all the skills and ability that I worked on since coming out of college, high school, all that. All I got to do is thank God for it, and continue pushing with it.

Q: How’d you do in your first start for Alabama?

A: My first start, I got an interception against Tennessee. I got an interception for a pick-six. I had like five tackles with a forced fumble.

Q: Were you nervous that day?

A: Nah. Wasn’t nervous because I was rotating in with the ones throughout the whole starting process.

Q: Was that your freshman year or sophomore year?

A: Sophomore year.

Q: Do you expect history to repeat itself?

A: Maybe, we’ll see. The game is faster, you’ve just got to be able to pick up on the concepts of what they’ve done. We’ll see what happens.

Q: Are you hoping Romo challenges you early?

A: That’s all on him. If he does, he does.

Q: if you had your preference, do you hope they come after you early to get your feet wet?

A: Definitely. Definitely get my feet wet. If he comes after me early, be better on my side, so I can get challenges out and get the kinks out and know what I’m going up against.

Q: You say you’re not going to feel nervous, but what do you expect to feel like once the kickoff comes Sunday night?

A: I don’t know. Emotions are going to be everywhere. Just got to stay keyed and focus on your job and what you’re supposed to do.
If Collins were a jet  
Old Dirty Beckham : 9/10/2015 5:05 pm : link
comments like "he fits right in over there" would be made about him.

Why, exactly?  
jcn56 : 9/10/2015 5:10 pm : link
Because the opposing QB saying he's going to target the rookie isn't being met by 'Aw, shucks'?
Expect growing pains with Collins  
Torrag : 9/10/2015 5:10 pm : link
He's an aggressive guy and hungers to make plays. He's going to bite on some stuff and pay the price. Once he gains some experience he's going to be a fine defender.
RE: If Collins were a jet  
Giantology : 9/10/2015 5:20 pm : link
In comment 12467270 Old Dirty Beckham said:
Quote:
comments like "he fits right in over there" would be made about him.


If Collins were a Jet, we wouldn't be reading this transcript on BBI. So, no, those comments wouldn't be made.
This transcipt  
Fish : 9/10/2015 5:30 pm : link
Got me fired up. Perfect first words from him setting the stage for a great career.
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