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Transcript: Fifth Round Pick
DeMario Pressley
posted April 27, 2008 - print
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neworleansprofootball.com
courtesy neworleanssaints.com
Q: Did you visit New Orleans or know that the Saints were interested
in you?
A: Yes I did, about two weeks ago they flew me there for a visit.
Last week on Wednesday, Coach Orgeron and I had a nice workout.
Q: Did you do anything with Sedrick Ellis in any all star game
or have you come across him very much in the offseason?
A: Sed (Sedrick Ellis) and I kind of built a little relationship
at the Senior Bowl because he and I were both on the north side.
He and I have actually played against each other so this is probably
going to turn out for the good.
Q: Do you think your injuries this past season prevented you
from being a higher draft choice?
A: Yes. Whenever I talked with a scout or a coach they always
brought up my injuries and asked me if I was healthy. They would
ask me how my knee is or how is my wrist. They would also ask
me if I am prone to injuries. I think it did hurt me a lot me
because I was hurt through two and a half games.
Q: What is your answer to the injury questions?
A: Those two injuries were the only major ones that I have had
in my four years there (in college). I think that they were both
just a freak accident. I am a tough guy and I can handle it.
Q: Do you play both tackle positions and what do you envision
yourself playing more comfortably in the NFL?
A: I play both tackle positions. Coach O (Orgeron) said that
he would probably see me at the three technique and I don’t
really care where I play, but I can play both.
Q: How do you feel about your pass rush abilities?
A: Personally, I have been trying to work on it a lot. I have
been trying to get stronger in that area. I like to think of my
pass rush as a ‘will be’. Right now, I would say I
am a good pass rusher.
Q: People haven’t seen on a consistent basis what you are
capable of, are you looking to show that this season?
A: My senior year, because I was a little hurt half of the year
I was rebounding off of my knee injury, but I think the last six
games I was able to show more of what I can do. I am going to
work hard this offseason and preseason to really show everybody
what I can do.
Q: When the Saints moved up their pick today, were you surprised
they picked you since they had already chosen DT Sedrick Ellis?
A: I was kind of surprised, but Coach (Orgeron) said that I had
a really good workout so I wasn’t totally surprised. He
said that he was really impressed and that he believes in me.
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