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Wednesday Media Transcript: OT Will Beatty

Eric from BBI : Admin : 9/7/2016 4:52 pm
T Will Beatty

September 7, 2016

Q: Do you expect to be out there on Sunday?

A: I always expect to be out there. I know it’s not just a guaranteed spot. I have to go out there and prove myself. You have to do that on the practice field and in the meeting room. You don’t have as many practices that you used to before. I’m just making sure I’m in the meeting room, making sure I’m getting all of that so that every opportunity I’m taking advantage of.

Q: I know everyone says ‘never say never’ but when you left here in February, did you have a percentage in your mind of coming back here? And did that change?

A: Hind sight, I want to say 100 percent. When I got cut, I was still injured. I knew that you can’t do anything with an injured left tackle. Both arms being worked on. It was like you have to get back and be healthy. You have to be out there on the field and prove yourself before anyone can actually use you. Just coming back here and coming back home is a great feeling. I’m just thankful for the opportunity to be here and to say I played eight seasons with the New York Giants. It’s just a great feeling, I know that it’s not given to me. It’s not automatic. It’s something that I’m going to have to work at and improve.

Q: You’ve been a career left tackle and now there’s talk about you learning the right side. How big of a transition is it for you?

A: When I first came in I was left tackle, right tackle, I had a few starts at right before I learned a spot. I’m just out there having not done anything last year, haven’t put anything on tape. I’m just trying to get out there on the field. Any spot out there is a good spot. You’d rather be on the field than on the bench. Now it’s just getting myself out there. Knowing the playbook and fitting in anywhere I can fit in. If you don’t know the system or know any of the plays, you can’t play anywhere.

Q: Where have you been working?

A: It’s just the backups, so left tackle, right tackle. That’s all I’ve been really doing this offseason. I’ve only been here for about a week. Still within a week. I still haven’t put on full pads. There’s still a lot that has to be done.

Q: You always said that going up against guys like Osi and JPP got you ready for the season. I’m curious that if you get work on scout team against the first team defense, does that help you regain some of that?

A: We’ve got some pretty good DE’s. They rank up there. There’s nothing wrong with scout team building. Scout team building is the first player, the first team defense. It’s like we still have that opportunity that my scout team reps are my reps. I get to go against our best defensive line. That’s what you need to show yourself. First you prove yourself on the practice field and then they give you a chance in the game.

Q: How big of a day is tomorrow for you?

A: Everyday is a big day.

Q: Can you play tight end?

A: I can play wherever they want. Jumbo tight end is more of a big blocking tight end. It’s just getting out there on the field. Making sure I got the footwork down and all the basics. Wherever they need me when they call, I’ll be ready.

Q: When you were having those talks with the team, was there any expectation on what your role could be?

A: No.

Q: Have you been running up and down the seam catching passes?

A: No, Cruz and Odell kind of have that on lockdown. I’m just going to step back and let them do their thing.

Q: Coach said that tomorrow is a big day because you’ll be in full pads. Do you agree?

A: Everyday is a big day. It’s like the first day in full pads is not the first day in full pads since camp. It’s me in full pads for the first time in over a year. Just to put them back on and just to get that feeling. I was out there in the last preseason game in full pads but I didn’t really get to hit anyone or use them. To break them in is going to be a good feeling.

Q: How much do you feel like you need to prove to yourself that your body can hold up?

A: The timing of the injuries was unfortunate that they kept me out during the season. Right now the injuries aren’t affecting me at all. I’ve been through seasons before where I’ve had injuries and was able to come back because the timing was right at the beginning of the season. We got all that past us now and we’re moving forward.

Q: Do you view this as a test on how your shoulder surgery can hold up?

A: No, because I’m back in the weight room. I’m out there practicing and still running full speed. It’s something different when you put on the full pads. The mentality is still there. I still know what my body can do, I just have to now go and prove it.

Q: Was there anything in your time away that you bring back mentally in terms of attitude or perspective?

A: You say any play can be your last play. When that is your last play, it’s a different feeling experiencing it than actually saying it. Being back out there after having the summer off, it’s like, okay, now you can do whatever you want to do. Now I just want to play football. That was my goal during the offseason. I was still rehabbing, still trying to come back. I was rehabbing on my own, not with a team, to get back on the field. Now I have that opportunity and I just have to take advantage of it.

Q: Because of that feeling, is that one of the reasons you’re happy to come back here, a place you are familiar with?

A: Just to come back here, it’s like this is what I call home. This is where I came from. Okay, you spent five years in college. It’s a given. Once you pick a college, that’s your team. Here in the NFL, each and every week you have to work at it to make it your home and to make a team to call your own. To be back here to say I have another season, another chance, another day to wear this New York Giants logo is a great feeling. It’s also something that on hindsight I took for granted. It was just, I was always a Giant. Well, one day it will be over. I’m not ready for that day to be yet. To just have the opportunity to come back and prove myself and show myself and everyone else that I’ve still got it is a good feeling.
Good interview  
UberAlias : 9/7/2016 4:59 pm : link
I'm glad he's back.
Hoping the Un-employment line lit a little fire ...  
short lease : 9/7/2016 5:37 pm : link
Sounds positive and like he is ready to go.
I know his commitment to football has been questioned...  
Dan in the Springs : 9/7/2016 7:13 pm : link
this interview sounds like he's been reading these criticisms. How many times can you say that you're excited to be back and all you want to do is play football?

Welcome back WB.
Sounds like a thoughtful guy.  
CT Charlie : 9/7/2016 8:49 pm : link
Hope he'll contribute to a season we're proud of.
RE: Good interview  
Percy : 9/7/2016 9:39 pm : link
In comment 13108311 UberAlias said:
Quote:
I'm glad he's back.

Ditto.
He is a Good Person ....  
Bluesbreaker : 9/8/2016 9:58 am : link
He loves the team he will eventually start hopefully
not because of an injury ..
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