Conference calls — Kupp, Everett (transcripts 4/28)

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  • April 29, 2017 at 12:51 am #68023
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    Rams WR Cooper Kupp – Draft Day Conference Call – April 28, 2017

    (On if he saw the Rams as a team he might fit well with)
    “Yeah, I was really excited about the kind of things they had going on. Obviously, having Jared (Goff) there at quarterback and the potential he has to be a great quarterback. I got along really well with (Rams Head) Coach (Sean) McVay and (General Manager) Mr. (Les) Snead. Just to be a part of this organization is something that I’m really excited about.”

    (On what he brings to the Rams as a receiver)
    “I think I bring versatility. A guy that’s going to know the offense inside and out. A guy that’s going to be ready to go day one. I pride myself on that, on learning the offense – I know exactly what I need to be a guy that can be reliable and be able to get first downs. The ability to create in multiple different ways, play wherever you need me to play. I think that’s something that I bring that a lot of receivers can’t.”

    (On what he would say to people who bring up the level of competition he faced in college)
    “I’ve played against some very good football players and I have played against some very good teams, as well, and I’ve been able to produce in both situations. I believe I prepared to be the best when I step on the field and that’s not going to change moving up to the NFL. I pride myself on that preparation and what it takes to be great. If people want to question that, that’s fine. I’m just going to go and do what I do and I believe that that opinion will change soon.”

    (On if he had a sense that the Rams were interested in him)
    “Yeah, I had a formal interview with them at the Combine and I thought that went really well. I got along really well with the coaches there. Then, was able to do a workout as well. Again, just being able to connect with the offensive coaching staff and (wide receivers) coach (Eric) Yarber. I was able to just go out and do what I love and play ball. I think they liked what they saw.”

    (On what he thought of Head Coach Sean McVay)
    “He was great. He’s a very intelligent guy, a great coach with great energy. I’m blessed to be a player under him and very excited for the future.”

    April 29, 2017 at 12:55 am #68024
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    Rams TE Gerald Everett – Draft Day Conference Call – April 28, 2017

    (On if he’s had much conversation with the Rams before the draft)
    “Yes sir, they flew me out for a top-30 visit, and I had a private workout scheduled with him.”

    (On if he thought he would be selected early in the second round)
    “I really wasn’t too concerned. I know the type of caliber player I am, and I know granted, the level of competition that I had in college, coming from the Sun Belt (Conference), that I couldn’t go too high in the draft, but I did think that I was worthy of top-3 rounds of the draft.”

    (On playing for Head Coach Sean McVay)
    “I’m happy, I’m excited right now. I just can’t wait to get out to Los Angeles, and help the Rams win games and do whatever is asked of me to do – whether it be special teams, or receiver, or tight end, it doesn’t matter. I just want to contribute to the organization and help them win games.”

    (On what he thinks he brings to the Rams)
    “I think I bring the complete package of a tight end. Definitely a vertical threat first, but also being a willing blocker in the run game – just being able to create that mismatch at any point of time in the game.”

    (On if someone convinced him to play football his senior year of high school, rather than pursuing basketball)
    “No sir, I played football growing up throughout my childhood, and throughout middle school. When I got to my freshman year of high school, I decided to start playing basketball and running track, and they just all kind of all culminated to this final product that the Rams decided to draft today.”

    (On if he’s spent any time on the West Coast)
    “Yes sir, I spent some time out in San Diego. I have some friends out there that go to San Diego State (University). Rarely do I ever spend time out there. But, it looks like I’m going to be spending a lot more time now.”

    (On how his basketball background translates to his game on the football field)
    “Just having that explosiveness – being able to high-point the football, being able to burst in and out of my routes, being able to step outside of my frame and my route running. I think that’s definitely just a vital point for me as a receiving tight end and that’s definitely something I’m going to bring to the Rams organization to help them win games.”

    (On his excitement working with QB Jared Goff)
    “I met Jared on my visit. He’s a great guy, I’m ecstatic. I can’t wait to get out there in OTAs and get used to the rhythm and run routes with Jared and the rest of the receivers and tight ends for the Rams.”

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