G Kevin Zeitler Conference Call

G Kevin Zeitler Conference Call

March 18, 2019

Q: You just signed a big contract with Cleveland a couple years ago, did this catch you by surprise?

A: Yea, it did. Once you sign that contract you think you are going to be there for quote, unquote 5 years. It definitely came as a big surprise, but it what it is. ’m excited and I thank Cleveland for the opportunity. I’m excited to be a New York Giant and I’m ready to get to work.

Q: What do you know about some of the guys on the offensive line?

A: I know Victor (Salako) from the team last year. I spent some time with him in Cleveland during OTA’s and training camp last year, that’s the one guy I know prior. I have been on the phone and had talks with Nate Solder, he seems like a good guy. I’m excited to him meet him in person. I don’t know many guys but from everything I have heard they sound like they are a good group.

Q: Is there any disappointment that you will not be with a Browns team that seems like it’s on the up?

A: You look at what they have done these last couple of weeks, it’s definitely an exciting time in Cleveland. I think the guys there are going to have a very good time this next year. Like I said, there’s nothing I can do about it. They traded and the Giants wanted me. I’m excited to be here and we are going to do everything we can to get the same amount of buzz in New York.

Q: What do you consider the best part of your game? Run blocking, pass blocking, or are you equally adept at both?

A: I think I’m adept at both. I think it’s my ability to always be on the field. I am able to stay on the field, I am able to be out there and I am able to play consistently. I think having that availability is pretty big.

Q: Have you received any advice from Joe Thomas on this next part of your career?

A: I think the biggest thing with Joe Thomas is he broke down everything from the way he took care of his body, to how he broke down his day, how he took care of himself and how he takes care of the football aspect. There is always something he could be doing with his time at the facility that could help him or the guys around him get better. Just watching him do that, it was good to learn from that.

Q: Did you see much of Saquon (Barkley) last year and what do you think an offensive lineman like you can bring to him?

A: I think everyone saw some of Saquon’s highlights last year, he was our very first game. I think as a lineman (Inauidble). I’m going to do whatever I can to help him look better.

Q: What’s your take on Eli Manning, do you know him at all and where do you think his game is?

A: I don’t know him that much. I haven’t seen many Giants games. I’m excited to work with him. I have heard he is an expert when it comes to the game and I’m looking forward to working with him.

Q: If you are a new guy coming into an offensive line what’s the key to getting caught up to speed?

A: Cohesion does matter for an O-line. When you work together with guys for a long time you have the ability to know what they are thinking and what they are thinking of doing before it even happens. We have the off-season program, OTA’s and training camp. I think we have more than enough time to get the group on the same page.