Transcript: RB Wayne Gallman

RB Wayne Gallman

May 12, 2017

Q: How’s everything going for you so far?

A: Everything is going great. There’s no complaint from me. It’s a blessing in itself and I’m just happy to be here.

Q: Has B.J. Goodson been a guy that’s been able to help you?

A: I haven’t even talked to B.J. The last time I talked to B.J. was maybe a couple of weeks ago at Clemson. Really just been finding my way around, trying to keep a low profile and going over the playbook.

Q: Talk to any of the running backs that are here?

A: I met Darkwa (yesterday).

Q: What’s going to be the biggest jump for you from college to the pros?

A: Learning this playbook. It’s a really in-depth playbook. I see the difference. If you want to come and play here, of course, you have to play special teams, but before you make that contribution, you have to learn that playbook.

Q: What about pass protection?

A: Of course. I’m going to do my best. I’ve been working on it in my time off. I know that’s a big emphasis in the NFL. I work on it.

Q: Any impressions on the Giants offense before you came here?

A: I watched a couple of games last year. I’m cool with Odell. I talked to him a couple times last year. Just what the Giants bring. Of course they’re a playoff team. Who doesn’t want to be on a playoff team. Coach McAdoo and the coaching staff really just welcome you in for who you are. I’m real comfortable already.

Q: How have you gotten to know Odell?

A: Just hit me up last year before the season. He gave me an inspiration-type thing. I didn’t even know he was watching me, but over time I’ve gotten real cool with him. It’s nothing on a major level.

Q: He hit you up on social media?

A: Twitter.

Q: Was it surprising to have Odell reaching out to you?

A: Of course. I hold myself to my own level. I know other players do as well. It just comes with the territory.

Q: McAdoo was talking a lot about your versatility when he drafted you. Is that how you see yourself? Where do you see your game?

A: For my game, I just think I’m a guy that can do pretty much anything a team needs. Whether that’s contributing on special teams or getting reps in at running back, I’m going to do the best I can at anything I do.

Q: What’s it like going through this process with Dalvin Tomlinson considering you two have played in the past two National Championship games against each other?

A: We talked about it once. He’s not trying to talk about it because we just beat him. Dalvin is cool. He’s a real down to earth guy. Our whole group has gotten really close. We stick together.

Q: Do you know Paul Perkins at all?

A: He hit me up on Twitter also.

Q: Before or after the draft?

A: After the draft, welcoming me to the room and everything. I haven’t seen him up here. I’ll get associated with those guys really quick.

Q: What’s it like going from the national title to getting drafted? What have these last six months been like for you?

A: I would say there was a lot of stress in it. There’s a lot of stress that shouldn’t be concerned. I’m happy to be where I am. I’m really happy I graduated and then left so I don’t have to go back to school. It’s all within itself.

Q: You mean just having to be at a lot of places all the time?

A: Yes. Once you take a step back and really look at it, you realize what you’re doing and how big of an impact that is on other people.

Q: Anything surprise you here so far?

A: The food is great. It’s really good. Yesterday we had a lot of stuff. Meatloaf. Not everyone can make meatloaf, but it was good meatloaf.

Q: What’s your impression of what they are expecting from you as a running back in this offense?

A: To bring that championship quality. I believe that I can help them win championships. The Super Bowl, of course. When they tell me that, that makes me want to put that much more work in, whether it’s learning the playbook or just getting back on the field.