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Wednesday Media Transcript: QB Daniel Jones

Eric from BBI : Admin : 9/25/2019 3:27 pm
QB Daniel Jones -- September 25, 2019

Q: Now that you’ve looked at the film, what are some of the things you feel you need to improve upon going into Sunday’s game?
A: I think the main thing is ball security. I can’t afford to turn the ball over twice like that in critical points in the game. I think that’s the first thing. There are other things, specific to plays, that I look to correct and learn from, but I’m excited to do that.

Q: To play four quarters of football, what do you take from it and what did you learn from it?
A: I think these wins, (with) any game in the NFL, and people talk about it all of the time, these games are going to come down to four quarters. Everyone is good in the NFL and you’re going to have to compete and try to play a four-quarter game. We weren’t perfect, by any stretch, but I thought we competed for four quarters and that’s what helped us win.

Q: How important is it for you to follow-up and follow-through with what you started?
A: Yeah, it’s extremely important. I think, like I said, there is a whole lot that I need to clean up to do better. I’ll focus on that, I’ll lock in on those things this week and hopefully play better on Sunday. I’m looking forward to that.

Q: It’s your chance to play your first game at home. What’s that like for you?
A: Yeah, I’m excited. I’m excited to run out there in front of Giants fans and play my first game here. That’ll be fun. We had some good support down there in Tampa Bay, and I am certainly very appreciative of that, but it’ll be fun to run out here.

Q: Has life changed for you? Do you feel like a celebrity?
A: (laughter) Not really, no. It’s the same thing. I go home and then I come into work every day. But no, I don’t feel like it’s changed a whole lot.

Q: Are you aware of how much you are leading every sports show? Is your phone blowing up more? Knowing it’s not going to change you at all, are you aware with how big you’ve become outside?
A: Yeah, I mean I think you’re aware to some extent. Certainly, with family and friends, they will keep you aware from communicating with them. But like you said, I’m trying to focus on this week, focus on what we’re doing here and making sure that I’m preparing myself to play as well as I can this week.

Q: We see you here, we talk to you at press conferences, we see you at practices, but we saw a really fiery personality in that game in the huddles with the cameras capturing you. Is that your game personality? What did we see there?
A: I’m just trying to compete. I think everyone when they get into the game is going to feel a little bit different and get into it. I think I’m pretty consistent with that. I think, like anyone, I am competitive and certainly try to do what I can to win, so I try to be consistent.

Q: How will things change for you without Saquon (Barkley)?
A: He’s certainly a huge piece of our offense, a huge piece of what we’ve done, without a doubt. I certainly hate to lose him, but I’m very confident in Wayne (Gallman) stepping up. He’s done a great job through the season and I know he’ll play well. We have full confidence. We have a lot of playmakers all over the field, so I don’t think it really changes anyone’s job, necessarily. I think we are confident in who we have.

Q: Did you gain any confidence winning your first game and playing like you did? People say you’re a confident guy, but did that help?
A: Yeah, I think so. Winning always helps that. But like I said, while we won, there are a number of things that we need to work on and that I need to clean up. We’ll focus on that also, but it’s always easier to do that when you win.

Q: I’m sure you remember the initial reaction by some of the Giants fans when you were drafted. Are you surprised with how quickly the tide has turned after one NFL start?
A: I’m not sure I’m trying to focus on that too much, really. I certainly appreciate the support and I’m appreciative of all of the fans. I’m just trying to keep it going, try to stack a few wins together. Like I said, I’m appreciative of the support.

Q: Were you pleased with your decisions on when to run and how those plays turned out?
A: I think so. I think for the most part they were good decisions. I thought maybe a couple times I could have done a better job finding space in the pocket and getting rid of the ball. I’ll certainly work on that.

Q; How many times have you seen that play again since Sunday, the touchdown run?
A: A few times. We watched it on film, so I’ve seen it a few times.

Q: When you put on the TV or when you happen to have the TV on, have you seen it?
A: Yeah, I think I saw it maybe once on TV.

Q: You didn’t change the channel?
A: (laughter) No, I didn’t change it.

Q: How much did you get to know (Washington Redskins Quarterback) Dwayne Haskins in the pre-draft process, and what were your impressions of him?
A: I got to know him a little bit at the Combine, and then out in Los Angeles for the rookie premiere event. I enjoyed getting to know him. I thought he was a nice guy, and I look forward to seeing him on Sunday.

Q: Between Sunday and now, was there anyone you heard from that took you back a little bit, congratulating you or anything like that?
A: Not really. Mostly it was friends and family, people from home, people from Duke, or people I have been in contact with, for the most part. I’m very appreciative of that support and grateful for those people.

Q: What do you think the fans can expect from this football team going forward right now with you at the helm?
A: I think just that we are going to compete and fight as hard as we can. Like I’ve said, we did enough to win, but we certainly have a lot of things to correct and I think that’s where our focus is right now as a team. Each week, the goal is to be a better team and to play better. Hopefully that’s what fans see when they see us play as a team— constantly improving and constantly competing.

Q: Do you expect to play better?
A: I do, yeah. I think all of us do. I think collectively and individually we expect to play better.

Q: If the Bucs weren’t fully aware of your speed and ability to take off, they and the rest of the league know now. Does that have to enter your mind that there is not going to be an element of surprise when it comes to your running ability?
A: I don’t think so. I think you make those decisions based on the specific play and how it unfolds, and what you see and feel. If their plan changes, maybe ours will a little bit. I don’t think it necessarily changes a whole lot.

Q: When you watched it back, the touchdown at the end, was any part of you surprised that there really was that big of a hole, and as Tampa said after the game, that their defenders’ backs were all to you?
A: I don’t know if I was necessarily surprised. I thought we did a great job upfront, when you’re watching it, just clearing out the middle. The guys up front opened up a huge pocket and a huge window that I was able to see. I don’t know if I was surprised, but in a situation like that, the defense can be susceptible to that. I thought we did a good job picking up the stunt.

Q: Against Buffalo, you guys had 25% in third down efficiency. This past week, you had 46%. What’s the main reason for the difference?
A: I don’t know, I feel like each play is specific to the look. I thought we did a good job just executing what was called. I thought we got a few looks that we were expecting, and we were able to execute. I don’t know if there was necessarily any huge difference, just executing.
Did anyone catch this on the broadcast? I didn't  
ron mexico : 9/25/2019 3:35 pm : link
but we saw a really fiery personality in that game in the huddles with the cameras capturing you.
was this a DJ interview, or Eli?  
islander1 : 9/25/2019 3:39 pm : link
if you didn't know, could you tell? :)
RE: was this a DJ interview, or Eli?  
Thegratefulhead : 9/25/2019 3:46 pm : link
In comment 14599816 islander1 said:
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if you didn't know, could you tell? :)
No, love it.
RE: was this a DJ interview, or Eli?  
Canton : 9/25/2019 3:47 pm : link
In comment 14599816 islander1 said:
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if you didn't know, could you tell? :)


The new and improved Eli 2.0
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