The Philadelphia Eagles have been recent off their ultimate preseason sport of the 12 months, and new WR Jahan Dotson spoke to reporters for his first time since being traded by Washington. The previous first-round draft choose — with a soccer in his arms — spoke about his response to the commerce and what his function will probably be amongst such a proficient offense.
Dotson admitted that regardless of rising up simply over an hour away from Philly, he wasn’t an Eagles fan, however stated that he and his entire household turned Eagles followers now — he additionally coyly averted answering which crew he did root for.
Right here’s what the broad receiver needed to say:
On his response to the commerce
“It was a shock.”
Dotson understands that it’s simply enterprise, however famous all he’s recognized within the NFL to date is the Washington Commanders, so that is all new to him.
“All of it occurred so quick, you don’t form of get to react to it, however I’d say being out right here as we speak, and being on the sphere and form of taking the sphere and taking all of it in a bit of bit, I’m very excited.
He went on to say that he bought goosebumps leaving the sphere after the Eagles third preseason sport, and as somebody who grew up 1.5 hours away from Philly, he understands the eagerness and the way a lot followers care concerning the crew.
The WR spoke to Washington head coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters, who stated that assume very extremely of Dotson, making the commerce was simply one thing that occurred — because it does across the league on a regular basis.
“I’m not going to take it private, till I see Washington, however it’s thrilling.”
On how he matches within the offense
With so many offensive weapons, Dotson stated he simply needs to do no matter he can to assist the crew win and to benefit from his alternatives and function. He admitted that he doesn’t know what his function goes to be simply but, however he’s keen to start out studying no matter they ask him to do.
“We’ve numerous weapons and I have a look at that as a terrific factor. We’ve lots of people who could make numerous performs, so it’s going to be enjoyable.
I’ve by no means — in all of my years enjoying, I’ve by no means been on a crew with this a lot expertise.”
Dotson went on to say that he’s not simply excited to play along with his new teammates, however he’s excited to study from them, too.
As for a way rapidly he’d be able to play with none preseason expertise, Dotson acknowledged that it’s as much as him and the way a lot he devotes to studying the playbook, however stated that he is aware of his work ethic and can do what he must do.
“I need to get on the sphere straight away, and can do every little thing in my energy to guarantee that I’m prepared when that chance comes.”
He’s been diving into the playbook his first few days with the crew, noting he’s been coming in early, and even bought a couple of hours earlier than the preseason sport within the classroom. Dotson had a gathering scheduled for after the sport, and had a Zoom name in a while, too. His purpose is to be as aware of the playbook as doable so he can play quick and carefree.
Different notables
Dotson spoke to former school teammate Saquon Barkley about an hour after the commerce, with the brand new RB telling the brand new WR to maintain his head and up and simply present and get to work. Barkley defined that they’ve bought a superb factor going — nice teaching employees, nice locker room, so Dotson simply wants to return in and put his head down, and get to work.
The WR stated that he had a superb quantity of interplay with the Eagles throughout his pre-draft course of, together with a High 30 go to to Philly. Dotson stated he had a superb dialog with head coach Nick Sirianni and had a superb relationship with GM Howie Roseman.
He talked about constructing a bit of little bit of a relationship with A.J. Brown this offseason after they skilled collectively. Dotson stated it’ll be good to compete with Brown and study from one another.
