QB A.J. Feeley, Loyde, Clayton -Post Practice
Wednesday, October 19 2011 @ 05:26 PM CDT
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QB A.J. Feeley-Post PracticeOctober 19, 2011
(On how practice went today)
“It went well. It was nice to get some reps with the starting group and threw to the new guy and for me it was a chance to familiarize myself with this offense even more.”
(On if he is preparing as if he is going to start)
“I think you have to. As a backup quarterback, that’s the nature of the game where you have to go into the game, even when you’re not getting reps, as you’re going to be the guy because in the flash of a moment, one play, you can go in and play. My mindset doesn’t change. Maybe the sense of urgency does and the fact that I’m getting reps out here and the likelihood of me playing is probably a little stronger than it was.”
(On if he is getting acclimated with the offense since he doesn’t work with it week in and week out)
“You don’t. That’s not the, that’s kind of the misfortune of playing in the back up spot is that you don’t get many reps with the 1s and you’re primarily focused on running the service teams. The key is as the back-up, is when you’re watching the first unit you have to take every mental rep as if you were in there. I’ve been around here awhile and I’ve been around awhile so I’m pretty familiar with doing that.”
(On what percentage of his reps since the season started has been with the starters)
“Today was probably the first day. Every once in a while we get a competitive period against our defense where I’ll work with the 2s and we’ll run our stuff. But for the most part you’re running the other teams offense and you service the defense.”
(On not getting any snaps last year and if he got the feeling that Bradford was an iron man)
“The kid is pretty tough. It wouldn’t surprise me if he comes back and is ready to play on Sunday. He’s a tough kid and he wants to play and he wants to take this team on his back and that’s the way it should be.”
(On if he will be disappointed if he takes all the reps this week and Bradford plays on Sunday)
“No. Once again, that’s the nature of being a backup quarterback. As a player, you want to play and there’s not a game where I don’t wish I was playing, but you understand your role. If Sam’s ready to go, it’s his team and he’ll go. If not and my name’s called then I’ll be ready to step in.”
(On how WRs Brandon Lloyd and Mark Clayton looked today)
“Looked great. Brandon Lloyd, he knows this offense. He can step right in and we don’t lose a beat. Mark’s getting in there and getting acclimated with it. Coming off the injury’s a little tough, so I don’t think we’re going to through him in there like we would the other guy because we want him to.. he came off major surgery so you have to be a little careful there.”
(On how his timing is with the receivers)
“It was great. Today I felt fine. It was exciting. It’s nice to get out there and practice and practice with a purpose. To get out there and put what you’re learning in the meeting rooms to work on the field. I thought it went pretty well.”
(On what kind of challenges Dallas brings defensively)
“Great pass rush. I mean, they give you a lot of different fronts. They attack you in all different fronts and different schemes. You kind of have to prepare for everything. They’re going to throw a jumbo of things at you and for a quarterback you have to keep things simple and play fast and get the ball out on time. I think if you hold on to it you can get yourself in trouble.”
(On if it’s a weird transition taking over for Bradford)
“Yeah, I mean, if he’s not out here practicing then I’m the guy. I have no problem stepping into that role. I’ve done it many times and I think some of the younger guys and the guys that have been around understand that about me. Once again this is Sam’s deal, but until then I’m out here playing and I’m going to take control.”
(On if he has ever had a high ankle sprain)
“In college and high school playing basketball, yeah I have.”
(On the seriousness of the injury)
“Playing basketball was tough. There’s different degrees of sprains. Not that I’m a doctor or anything, I think it depends on the severity of it. Some guys come back and some guys don’t. We’ll see.”
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WR Brandon Lloyd – Post Practice
October 19, 2011
(On if it’s good to be back closer to home)
“Yeah, definitely good to be back closer to home. Most importantly good to be on a team which values my service and just excited to get out there.”
(On if he was familiar with the offense)
“Yeah, I was surprised by how much I was able to recall from a couple years ago and it felt really smooth.”
(On the terminology being pretty much the same as what he was used to)
“Yes, that’s the case.”
(On if he felt his services weren’t valued in Denver)
“No, I’m not going that far. They’re just saying that my services are valued here and I’m excited to play here.”
(On if he feels he has been put in a leadership role amongst the young receivers)
“I think so. That’s how I was looking at it when I was coming here. It’s not an issue of talent, it’s just an issue of focus and understanding what’s trying to be accomplished with the plays that are being called. Once they understand that and grasp that, they have enough athletic ability to do anything that they want to do. I think that’s definitely my role is to show these guys how I have prepared and how I train, how I study and how I play in the games. That should help them in their careers.”
(On if it was a learning process his first year in Denver)
“Well, I had been going with the quarterbacks the entire year. Obviously, in a practice setting, which is nothing like a game situation, I think it was pretty easy because I had been in the offense all through OTAs and all through training camp and our entire season, so I had it down pretty good.”
(On QB Sam Bradford being possibly out and having to develop a chemistry with QB A.J. Feeley)
“ I’m pretty used to switching around quarterbacks. It doesn’t matter who the quarterback is.”
(On what his expectations are for himself)
“Just to be consistent. To come in and provide a deep threat and open up the offense, therefore that’ll open up everything. That’s going to open up the running game. That’s going to open up the various levels of the passing game. Hopefully, that translates into wins, because that’s the most important thing and we’ll go from there.”
(On why this offense is a good fit for him)
“I’m a really good route runner. The route tree in this offense is pretty dynamic. There’s a nice mix of quick game. There’s intermediate routes, there’s double moves, there’s just a lot going on in this offense that cater to my talent. I love it and I feel very comfortable in this offense.”
(On if he feels like he has been brought in to turn things around)
“Just as a professional athlete, I think our pride would like to be stroked that way where we feel like that. I think that, this is a really good football team and it doesn’t reflect it in the record. If it takes that, I’m prepared for it. I’m prepared to be that. I’m going to prepare myself and be as healthy as possible going into these games ready to rock-and-roll.”
