Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn
November 16, 2017
Q: How concerned are you with K Aldrick Rosas, his slump and how it’s affecting him mentally?
A: I think you’re always concerned about their mental state and that’s the biggest thing about succeeding in this league as a specialist is your mental toughness. So, it will be tested. He practices well. He’s just got to convert that to the game. He kicked two good 40-yarders and then you can’t miss from that short. You can’t kick that ball off out of bounds.
Q: What have you seen in those misses? Is it consistent?
A: Tempo. Yeah. He’s just got to go into a nice, smooth tempo and he’s probably thinking too much. So, trying to take the head out best we can.
Q: That’s easier said than done, I would think.
A: Sure is. Yeah.
Q: Is Tyreek Hill the most dangerous guy when it comes to special teams this week?
A: Yes. Yeah. I mean, he’s the most dangerous. It’s on tape. They do a great job blocking. They’ve got a great core. They’re coached very well and he’s got that speed that’s just electric. So, you got to do the best you can to keep the ball out of his hands and then once he does get it in his hands, you’ve got to be in the right spots because he can hit you sideline, middle, big field. He’s got it all.
Q: Is there anything specific you have to say to Aldrick to keep his confidence up?
A: No. I mean, he’s a man. We keep working with him. We’re very positive and he’s had a good environment here with that, but he knows he’s got to make kicks. I mean, it’s the job of a kicker. So, he’s just got to get it done. He needs to break through with it.
Q: Is this normal for a young kicker to go through something like this?
A: At some point, it is. To start the year, it’s kind of hard. Usually, they start off hot and then they get into a lull in the middle or towards the end. He didn’t have a PAT the first game and then he’s made a couple, missed one, you know, so he’s just got to get it to where he’s hitting field goals. He’ll break through it. I mean, he’s got the talent. It’s just a little bit between the ears right now, so he’s just got to keep pushing through. Just to keep trusting the process and trusting his technique will be the biggest thing.
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