CB DeAndre Baker -- September 19, 2019
Q: You were playing off man in the first half, was that your decision, or the way they coach schematically to line up like that?
A: Everything is schematically.
Q: In the second half you were much closer to the line of scrimmage, is that where you are more comfortable?
A: It’s adjustments, that’s what we did, just adjust to the speed of the game.
Q: It seemed like your play improved, is it because you are more comfortable playing closer to the line of scrimmage?
A: Yea, that’s what it was.
Q: After the first two weeks, how eager are you to get back out there?
A: Yea, I’m ready to get out there and compete and go out with the team and try to get a W.
Q: Do you feel like your confidence is lacking?
A: Not at all
Q: Watching you before the season, I would have never thought that would be a question for you?
A: It’s still not a question.
Q: Why are you confident that things that have gone wrong, will go right?
A: I know what I am capable of.
Q: What have you seen on tape from the Bucs receivers?
A: They have good receivers that make great catches. We just have to compete and make plays on the ball.
Q: How eager are you to show people what you think of yourself, so they can start thinking that too?
A: I just want to go out there and do whatever it takes to get a W. Whatever it takes, that’s all.
Q: Do you feel like you have been able to show what you can do so far?
A: Yea
Q: Coach Bettcher said that collectively behind the scenes, you guys have talked about being on the same page with things you need to do, how has that helped both veterans, rookies and everybody in between focus and move forward?
A: When the whole defense is on the same page, everybody plays faster and makes more plays. It all comes together for the better.
Q: Did that start at halftime last week?
A: I would say yes, we played better the second half definitely.
Q: Can you see a silver lining in the defense having a difficult time to start the season, so you can repair what does need to be repaired?
A: Things haven’t been going our way, there are a lot of areas we can improve on, so every day we are working on them. We have our best football ahead of us. Once we get into it and get everything going we can play some good football.
Q: How much do you feel like you have a grasp on what you are being asked to do?
A: I feel like it’s not a complex defense at all. Everybody knows what their assignments are, we just have to execute and be on the same page. The other teams have schemes too, to beat our defense. We just have to make sure we are on the same page and make plays. It’s not complex.
Q: Are you surprised you got off to a slow start?
A: We just have to get in tune to the game and be perfect ASAP. I just have to work my way into it.
Q: Do you feel like you have been able to show what you can do so far?
A: Yea
Q: Do you feel like you have been able to show what you can do so far?
A: Yea
I don't think the tone of this interview can in any way suggest he's satisfied with his play. I think he probably interpreted the question as "have you been given the chance".
It is ridiculously premature to throw around the BUST label (as many have) with a kid of his talent level, pedigree.
The other two 1st rd picks have shown more promise
"Just trying to help!"
"Just trying to help!" ;)
corner very tough position some of the most skilled
players are WR's . I am not worried at all but there
will be mistakes with any rookie CB .
The other two 1st rd picks have shown more promise
You are overly concerned about a rookie after two games on a defense where NO ONE is playing very well, communicating or executing on their assignments. That's a red flag in my book.
PLus, when the QB can just stand back there it makes coverage that much harder.
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Combine that with his 40...he has a red flag....in my book.
The other two 1st rd picks have shown more promise
You are overly concerned about a rookie after two games on a defense where NO ONE is playing very well, communicating or executing on their assignments. That's a red flag in my book.
Everyone in that secondary is playing below their standards, Jenkins, Haley, Bethea, Peppers...and Baker.
Suck, rinse, repeat cycle....we find ourselves.
It IS too early to call Baker a bust, and its also too early to call Lawrence and Jones not busts...
I loved the Lawrence pick and so far..so good.
The Jones picked caught me by surprise, but did not hate it either....it is wait and see...but so far....so good.
The 4.5 forty for Baker concerned me...GA defense was great, with a great DL....which also concerned me...and so far....he is still concerning me. What can I say? I hope he does better.
This team has needed a centerfield FS for years....his lack of range has forced Peppers away from line....which now, hurts the Giants in 2 areas.
Jenkins has played well outside of one or two passes.....which were probably more on the DL lack of pressure.
Haley is an UDFA, Baker is 1st rd pick that they moved up to get....Haley has exceeded expections...(expections totally different).We need Baker to step up.
The Giants missed on Apple...(I wanted Tunsil with gasmask and all)....i have generally loved both of DG's draft
Thank goodness, for Connerly
This was in reply to George from PA post above :)