Thursday Media Transcript: CB Sam Beal

CB Sam Beal -- October 31, 2019

Q: How close do you feel, do you think you will be out there Monday?
A: They know I want to be out there. I’m not even thinking about it because I know it’s coming, I am just waiting for my moment, I’m waiting for that text or call, just ready for that moment.

Q: They haven’t told you it’s going to be this day?
A: They haven’t told me, they will tell me later. I’ll eventually find out. Whatever happens, happens.

Q: Do you want it to be the Cowboys game?
A: I have so much aggression, that’s the perfect team.

Q: What do you feel like you have to prove to them in the meantime?
A: You have to learn the playbook, you have to be quick, you have to be out there fast. You have to show that you can play, show that you can run. The Cowboys, they are not an easy team, so I can’t go out there 50 percent or 80 percent, I have to come out there 100 percent. They want to see the real me, I’ll get there though, only a couple more days.

Q: Can you really get there, you can’t really hit like they want to see you hit?
A: You don’t want to be like that, I’m out there running around, that’s perfect. As long as I’m out there learning the calls, out there with the team, that’s perfect for me.

Q: You started off getting some scout team looks against Golden Tate?
A: Going against those guys just gets your feet right back. They aren’t taking it easy on you, Golden told me, “you are going to get your feet wet again, we aren’t going to take it easy on you just because you are on scout team” and I appreciated that. Every time I go out there I try to work on my technique, my feet. I’m feeling good, though. Honestly, I’m feeling really good.

Q: Have you gotten team reps?
A: Yea, I have gotten a couple. They are gradually going to put me in there, but I got a couple team reps, I appreciated it.

Q: How tough has this been for you, it’s been a long time?
A: As an athlete, when you love this game, when you have a passion for it and you sit out and just watch, it’s not the most fun, it takes a toll on you. Just having the injury last year, but I’m in a better spot because last year helped me. It was kind of tough for me last year, but this year I’m like okay I have tunnel, I have a light, so I can be more calm and take my time. It’s always tough for any athlete.

Q: We have sort of framed this as your comeback, but this is your debut. I’m sure this is something you haven’t just dreamed of for a year and a half but your whole life.
A: Yea, the good feelings kind of took it away. Now I just want to prove myself. I’ve been here, the feeling of being a rookie is out the window. I don’t get butterflies anymore, I’m more of like come on I’m trying to get out there.

Q: Did you redshirt in college?
A: This is the longest I have ever sat out. This was something I had to get used to.

Q: Who helped you when you were going crazy a little bit?
A: Family, friends, I had a real friend that stayed up here most of the time I was hurt, she really helped me a lot. You want to think about your family when you are here, you do it for your family, you don’t do it for yourself. You love the game, that part is for you. When you do things, and make the plays you make, you do it for your family, because they are watching. They are the ones that are important.