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Thursday Transcript: DE Olivier Vernon

Eric from BBI : Admin : 11/30/2017 4:53 pm
Defensive End Olivier Vernon

November 30, 2017

Q: What is it like to bring down Oakland running back Marshawn Lynch?

A: It’s been actually a long time [since facing Lynch] and it really wasn’t that much, it was my rookie year, so I can’t even count that. He’s still one of the top running backs in the league and you can see it on tape. He’s powerful and he’s one of those guys that’s going to make homerun run and we’ve just got to do our best to contain him.

Q: For a player that has as many highlights as Lynch does, as a defensive player do you ever think that you do not want to be a part of those highlights?

A: You never want to be on anybody’s highlight. But the thing is, he’s just a great back that sometimes, it’s not by choice, you might just end up on there. But it’s just the type of player that he is and we’re just going to try to do our best. Do our best to contain him and stop the run and affect the quarterback.

Q: What was your reaction to President Donald Trump tweeting about you kneeling during the National Anthem on Thanksgiving?

A: I didn’t really pay attention to it. So, I don’t have an answer for that.

Q: Nobody brought the tweet to your attention?

A: Yeah, but I really have nothing to say, really.

Q: With so many new players on defense, have you had to take a step up as a veteran leader on this team?

A: You know what, I just play my role. I’ve never been one for many words, all I do is go out there and play, that’s it.

Q: Did you ask the new players to wear nametags?

A: You know, it’s crazy. When it happens, I was just thinking about it to myself that the defense looks so different and unfortunately with guys getting hurt and everything like that. But we’re all professionals and the guys that come in, they learn the playbook and they go out there and play, it’s their job. So, everybody’s got to do what they’ve got to do.

Q: What was your reaction to the team’s change at quarterback?

A: That’s above my pay grade right there. So, honestly, I’m standing behind Geno [Smith] right now and he’s going to perform and do what he’s got to do.

Surprised no support for Eli in his response  
giant24 : 11/30/2017 5:25 pm : link
Q: What was your reaction to the team’s change at quarterback?

A: That’s above my pay grade right there. So, honestly, I’m standing behind Geno [Smith] right now and he’s going to perform and do what he’s got to do.
He's a hired gun, a mercenary  
regulator : 11/30/2017 5:30 pm : link
I don't expect him to be effusive in his support of Eli.

On balance, he's not doing much to develop a reputation as a fan favorite.
Vernon said he came here  
BBelle21 : 11/30/2017 5:41 pm : link
Because of Eli. You would think he would say something of support here but guess not.
RE: Surprised no support for Eli in his response  
Greg from LI : 11/30/2017 5:44 pm : link
In comment 13715246 giant24 said:
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Q: What was your reaction to the team’s change at quarterback?

A: That’s above my pay grade right there. So, honestly, I’m standing behind Geno [Smith] right now and he’s going to perform and do what he’s got to do.


BURN THE WITCH !!!!!!
RE: RE: Surprised no support for Eli in his response  
JCin332 : 11/30/2017 6:07 pm : link
In comment 13715275 Greg from LI said:
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In comment 13715246 giant24 said:


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Q: What was your reaction to the team’s change at quarterback?

A: That’s above my pay grade right there. So, honestly, I’m standing behind Geno [Smith] right now and he’s going to perform and do what he’s got to do.



BURN THE WITCH !!!!!!


Greg continuing to bring the douche...
JC continuing to bring the maudlin, weepy bitch  
Greg from LI : 11/30/2017 8:02 pm : link
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CoughlinHandsonHips : 11/30/2017 8:10 pm : link
It's unfair to expect the current roster to speak negatively about the situation.

They have jobs and livelihoods to look after
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