Offensive Tackle Evan Neal
Q: On his mindset…
EVAN NEAL: I'm just taking it one day at a time. Just getting better. Focusing, honing in on my routine and my process. Taking the coaching and just going out there and giving 100% on the field every day.
Q: They were considering maybe playing you over at the left side. You did that in college. How much of an adjustment would it be for you to do that here at the pro level?
EVAN NEAL: I feel like it would be an adjustment, but not a huge one. Since I've been in the league, I've been playing primarily on the right side. But, left tackle is something that I can do if need be.
Q: Would you be open to that if they said, 'Hey, we want to play you over there?'
EVAN NEAL: If they wanted to play me at left (tackle), I'd be open to it but, that's the coach's call.
Q: Would it be fair to say you just want to play?
EVAN NEAL: It'd be fair to say that.
Q: How long did it take for you to get fully healthy, like into the early season?
EVAN NEAL: It's just been an everyday process, just building up. I started camp on PUP, and it's just been a gradual ramp up throughout the entire process. It's just a testament to the people in the athletic training staff, just me being a pro, creating my routine and being consistent with it. Making sure that I'm healthy, I'm feeling good every day and I've just been stacking days all the way up to this point. So, I'm feeling pretty good.
Q: What's it been like for you to have to sit on the bench, I'm sure you haven't done it before in your life, to not play in the first six games?
EVAN NEAL: It's definitely my first time experiencing this. But I like to try to learn from any situation that I'm in. Whether it be a positive one or a negative one. I look at the situation I'm in, and obviously it's not ideal for me, being that I do want to play, but it's what I'm asked to do right now and I'm going to embrace this role. I'm going to go out there and practice and get better every day. Push my teammates and continue to be who I am and work hard.
Q: Injuries are obviously out of your control. But that being said, it probably did set you back a little bit working with the new offensive line coach and whatnot. Do you feel like you have caught up now to what they want and do you feel comfortable with what they've taught you?
EVAN NEAL: Yeah, I was injured, so I wasn't able to participate in on field activities. I didn't miss any meetings.
My man, 'open to it'? You fucking suit up @ LT if that's what they say.
My man, 'open to it'? You fucking suit up @ LT if that's what they say.
My thoughts exactly. Where’s his fire? He should be itching for the opportunity to save his career.
I do wonder if he is 100%
Quote:
'If they wanted to play me at left (tackle), I'd be open to it'
My man, 'open to it'? You fucking suit up @ LT if that's what they say.
My thoughts exactly. Where’s his fire? He should be itching for the opportunity to save his career.
Oh, good God. The make up of an offensive lineman is pretty laid back. Right now he is a backup tackle so just what "fire" are you two looking for? Save it for the field not the press room.
I sometimes wonder if people on BBI just look for boogiemen that don't exist.
My man, 'open to it'? You fucking suit up @ LT if that's what they say.
100%. When guys are on the bench you would expect an answer like "I'll play Safety if that is what they need. I just want to play!"
Give me Eluemunor every time...and he plays to his talk.
The damning thing for Neal is he's not even being used as a Jumbo TE. Not sure I agree with that, as his run blocking would be an asset on the GL. But the coaches are not putting him on the field for a reason.