DE Isaiah McGuire (4.29.23)
On if he is excited to play with DE Myles Garrett:
“Absolutely. I’ve been watching him for some years now, ever since he was at Texas A&M. It’s going to be much of a blessing to get to work with him and get to pick his brain.”
On what it is about Garrett’s game that he likes:
“Honestly, just power, athleticism, and using his speed around the edge. Not being a one-trick pony, really just being the full package when it comes to our position.”
On how playing in the SEC improved his game:
“Being in the SEC was real cool. Every week, I was going against, most likely, a draft prospect or a draft pick. You always have got to put your best foot forward, in terms of going out and putting on your helmet, your shoulder pads, lacing up those cleats every week. Go out and ball out.”
On if he has talked to DT Jordan Elliott and how much of a relationship he has with him:
“I haven’t had a chance to talk to him yet, but definitely someone I looked up to, in terms of doing the right thing, really taking care of your body, and making sure that you’re mentally locked in for the game and whatever opponent was coming up. Definitely good to be alongside him again, for sure.”
On how much he has watched of Garrett throughout his career:
“I’ve watched him for years. Like I said, ever since he was at Texas A&M. Seeing how far he’s come in his game and I’m really excited to be able to pick his brain, be able to learn from him and have him as a mentor for this upcoming stage of my life.”
On what players he tried to emulate:
“Honestly, he was one of them. Another player was Matthew Judon and another player was Cameron Jordan.”
On how anxious he was over the last few weeks and how hard it is when people are picking his game apart:
“Definitely a lot of anxiousness, a lot of anxiety, but I know that God has plans and he has put me in the best position just for me. Now, I’m in that position. Excited to get to work.”
On how much his size plays a part in his game:
“Honestly, like I said, it just contributes to aspects of my game. Firing off the rock, having to wait, or just survive to maintain an edge and just really create havoc.”
On what he feels the strengths of his game are:
“Dominate. Simple as that.”
On how important being a captain was and how he developed into that role:
“That was definitely an honor, honestly. Being voted by my fellow teammates, it was an honor for my last year at Mizzou. To get to enjoy a lot of time with those boys in the locker room. Definitely something I had to grow into, but that’s the great thing about life as a pro. Definitely continue in that trend and just continue to get better each and every day.”
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