Wide Receiver Darius Slayton
Q: (inaudible) cover you guys without (wide receiver) Malik (Nabers). Do you expect double teams? What changes?
DARIUS SLAYTON: I don't know that I would expect to see any double teams early. I think if maybe we start to give them problems, then maybe they'll probably adjust. But I assume they'll just come out and try to play what they play and attack us how they would attack anybody else.
Q: All his targets got to go somewhere. Do you expect to see more? You don't need to prove anything after leading this team 4 out of 5 years, but is there a chance for you to step up and do more?
DARIUS SLAYTON: I mean, I hope so (laughs). Give me a chance to make some plays. Whatever it ends up being, however the game ends up going, whatever opportunities I get, I'll do my best to maximize them.
Q: Two years ago, in the London game, I forget who missed the game, but I remember you saying the receivers got together and said, 'This is all we have, this is all we need.' Does it feel that way now?
DARIUS SLAYTON: That circumstance was a little different because we had the – I don't really know the proper terms, but a little bit different group than it is now. Definitely the same mindset. We know the group we have now is a really good group, strong group. Obviously, we're without Malik this week, but we know that we still have other talented guys that can go out there and get the job done.
Q: You've mentioned about (wide receiver) Jalin (Hyatt) a lot, but now that it looks like he'll get more of a chance, how do you feel about where he's at? How ready he is to contribute?
DARIUS SLAYTON: Yeah, I think he's done a good job of staying locked in and he's a talented player. I'm excited for him to get his chance. As somebody who's been in his situation before and had a chance like this, this is what it's all about. When it does come, it's time to show and I believe he will.
Q: How unique is what (wide receiver) Wan'Dale (Robinson) is able to do where it seems like you guys almost throw him the ball short of the sticks on purpose and just expect him to break a tackle?
DARIUS SLAYTON: Yeah, he's a little power ball. A mighty mouse. He does a great job of getting open underneath and when he does get the ball in his hands, he makes people miss, shrugs people off. He's done a great job with that.
Q: Anything change in the meetings and practice today, knowing Malik was officially out?
DARIUS SLAYTON: No, not really. You've got to prepare for the possibility. We've been preparing all week for the possibility of it. Obviously, today it became official. But, we'll be prepared and we'll be ready.
Q: You're the most senior guy in the wide receiver room. Do you say anything to the young guys? 'This happens all the time…'
DARIUS SLAYTON: It's the reality of the league. Somebody's going to go down at some point. That's why you've got to stay ready. You can't get discouraged. You can't get unfocused. Stay in your playbook and be ready from the moment it comes.
Q: You had a locker for a couple years next to or near (Seahawks safety) Julian Love, how happy are you to see he's gone to the Pro Bowl, he's got a big contract and what he's become since he left here?
DARIUS SLAYTON: I'm glad he's had all the success he's had. He had a baby not too long ago, so congratulations to him on that. He was a really good player when he was here. He was a good friend when he was here. He's continued to show that when he went to Seattle. Obviously, I hope he plays terribly two days from now. It'll be nice to see him out there.
