Maxman Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Here is a transcript of Quinton Coples interview with the media after being selected by the NY Jets in the 1st round of the 2012 NFL Draft. On if he thought he would end up with the Jets… I didn’t know, I didn’t know at all. I knew Coach Rex Ryan had promised me that if we got to that pick, and I was still there, he was definitely going to pick me and I am just thankful he is a man of his word. On when Rex Ryan promised him he would be their first round selection if he was available… On my visit last week. On if other teams promised that they would draft him if he was still there… No, they were the only team that was straight forward. Other guys was just trying to ask me about the situation at North Carolina. On how he will fit in the Jets defense… I think I am going to fit well as a five technique or dropping into coverage, so at the end of the day that’s what I’m prepared for- been working hard for. On if he dropped into coverage at North Carolina… Yes ma’am. On if the transition to a 3-4 defense will be difficult… No, Not at all. We had a 3-4 package at the University of North Carolina so I had about four years of that, so I practiced that. On being known as a pass rusher and worrying about dropping into coverage… No, not at all. I’ve definitely been working to prepare for that, so I’m definitely willing to drop into coverage as well. On the issues North Carolina has faced the last few years… It’s unbelievable, the perseverance that it took to make it through the situation at Carolina and then, to get rewarded and to becoming a Jet is unbelievable. On what Rex told him… He just told me that if I was there at 16 he was going to take me. No matter what. On what Rex told him tonight on the phone… He just said he promised he was going to take me and he definitely kept his word and he’s definitely a man of his word, he’s looking forward to me coming. He’s a good coach. He’s a good coach. He’s the best there is. I’m definitely going to work hard for him. On story of Rex blocking him at Pro Day and if he could tell the Jets were interested in him… Yeah, I definitely could tell he definitely had some type of feeling about me, and I’m really glad things worked out. On his opinion of the criticism he received last season… I’ve been working hard, to be the best I can be and be the best Jet I can. What happened last year is what happened last year. I’m looking forward to being one of the best pass rushers. On his work ethic… Like I said before, I’ve been working hard and doing the best that I can, and to be the best athlete, and be the best Jet as possible. I think I’m going to do great for the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 On his opinion of the criticism he received last season… I’ve been working hard, to be the best I can be and be the best Jet I can. What happened last year is what happened last year. I’m looking forward to being one of the best pass rushers. Oh no, did we just draft the Santonio Holmes of the defensive line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I may not know this coples kid, but its really hard not to love Rex. He makes ME want to play for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeniemeanie Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I may not know this coples kid, but its really hard not to love Rex. He makes ME want to play for him! He likes this kid as a prospect. I think Rex knows how to motivate players, don't you? Remember what he did with Pouha? I like this pick, because of Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 What a nice guy Rex is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 So the head coach is guaranteeing and making the picks. And what is the GM doing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsJETStime Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 So the head coach is guaranteeing and making the picks. And what is the GM doing ? The Gm is arguing with Rex because hes afraid of drafting another DE ....The only reason I could think of to us winding the clock down to 50 secs since Rex pretty much knew who he wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 So the head coach is guaranteeing and making the picks. And what is the GM doing ? Being a GM? Would you prefer Tanny out there scouting defensive players? You think he's got a better eye than Rex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 So the head coach is guaranteeing and making the picks. And what is the GM doing ? It is common knowledge the jets HC makes the draft picks, specially when your GM cant evaluate anything football related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Scuse me. But Rex Ryan is a ******* Genius. He connected with this kid and its obvious they discussed the consensus of perception on Coples and the possibilty he'd fall. All the way to 16. By promising Coples and keeping his word, he's got this kid in the sack. Coples is officially a Rex guy and he will be running thru walls for this man I guarauntee it. What a brilliant maneuver by rex, and the reality is it is totally sincere, not manipulative. I am convinced by investing his confidence in QC, he will reap incredible production. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 It is common knowledge the jets HC makes the draft picks, specially when your GM cant evaluate anything football related But but but he is so good with managing the cap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The Gm is arguing with Rex because hes afraid of drafting another DE ....The only reason I could think of to us winding the clock down to 50 secs since Rex pretty much knew who he wanted or as we are finding out now, trade down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Being a GM? Would you prefer Tanny out there scouting defensive players? You think he's got a better eye than Rex? I would prefer a GM that can do scouting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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