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Thursday Media Transcript: RB Paul Perkins

Eric from BBI : Admin : 1/5/2017 4:30 pm
RB Paul Perkins

January 5, 2017

Q: How cool is this to be going to Green Bay like this in your first year?

A: I’m blessed. That’s one word I can use. I’m extremely blessed to be here and to be in this position with my teammates to go into Green Bay.

Q: How does coming off this 102-yard rushing game impact your confidence going forward?

A: For me, I have high expectations for myself. I’m looking forward to doing better things. I left a lot of yards on the field last week. It doesn’t mean anything if I don’t back it up this week.

Q: You hear a lot of talk about can the Giants match this Packers offense in terms of points. What’s your answer?

A: The way our defense is playing; they’re playing lights out. Defense wins championships. We’re going to rely on them heavy, but also we need to put up points.

Q: In terms of offense, you think you’re ready?

A: I think we’re ready, yes.

Q: The best defense against Aaron Rodgers is keeping him off the field. That starts with ball control and is something that is extremely important. That’s a role you think you could fulfill?

A: That’s any game, especially now in December and January. Ball control is the main thing. Keeping a high-flying offense like Green Bay on the sidelines. Keep them cold.

Q: When you look at that stat line and you see the 100 yards, does it put a little spring into your step heading into the postseason?

A: Yes, definitely. Everyone gets confidence running the ball. I think the team total was (161) yards rushing. It helps the offensive line with their confidence and it definitely helps the backs.

Q: Is there a carryover from last Sunday to this Sunday?

A: I think there’s a carryover and some momentum, but it doesn’t really mean anything if we don’t keep going through the process. Momentum only lasts for so long, so we have to keep staying driven and keep pushing.

Q: Have you ever played in conditions like the ones predicted for Sunday?

A: No. This is probably the coldest I’ve played in. I’m not accustomed to too cold of weather, but it’s not going to be a big deal.

Q: Why not?

A: Because we’re focused on the game plan. The weather is secondary.

Q: This team has 15 takeaways in the last five games. How much more emphasis do you have to put on taking care of the ball?

A: The ball is always a priority and it is even more now in the playoffs.

Q: It’s hard to carry the ball in the cold like that?

A: I’ll tell you Monday.

Q: Your uncle played for the Cowboys in Green Bay?

A: Yes.

Q: Was that the Ice Bowl?

A: Yes.

Q: Have you ever talked to him about it?

A: No. This just happened this week so I haven’t felt the need to. I’m sure if I asked him, he could help me with some tips on how to stay warm.

Q: Why did you decide to go out there in the short sleeves and shorts today?

A: You have to get used to being uncomfortable. It wasn’t too bad.

Q: Rashad Jennings was saying he talked to you before the game. What was he saying to you?

A: Yes. The stuff that he says will stay between us and is confidential, but he definitely gave me some encouraging words. He was just telling me that he has my back.

Q: How much did that help?

A: Tremendously. To know that you have friends and teammates that are backing you up, it means the world.

Q: When you made that big run in Minnesota, how critical was that? Was it like breaking a barrier of some sort?

A: You just have to keep improving on it. Just because you make one play doesn’t mean it’s going to break your confidence out. You have to continue to build on it and continue to make plays.

Q: What does more for your confidence, one big play or the 100 yards?

A: Neither.
Reading that,  
Big Blue '56 : 1/5/2017 4:33 pm : link
you would never know he's anything other than a seasoned vet. Impressive.
RE: Reading that,  
Big Blue Blogger : 1/5/2017 4:48 pm : link
Big Blue '56 said:
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you would never know he's anything other than a seasoned vet. Impressive.
My thoughts exactly. I guess the Giants' version of Crash Davis (Jennings, maybe? Eli?) has tutored him on handling the press.
I love the last line  
dancing blue bear : 1/5/2017 5:29 pm : link
what does more for your confindence...big play vs. 100 yds

neither.(drops mic)
McAdoo has them  
Joey in VA : 1/6/2017 10:01 am : link
Brainwashed to sound like him, I love it.
He left a lot of yards on the field last week?  
Mr. Bungle : 1/6/2017 10:27 am : link
I wonder why he thinks that occurred.

Can't do that this Sunday.
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