The Philadelphia Eagles had been recent off their remaining preseason recreation 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 decide — with a soccer in his arms — spoke about his response to the commerce and what his position shall 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 mentioned that he and his complete household turned Eagles followers now — he additionally coyly prevented answering which workforce he did root for.
Right here’s what the large 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 identified 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 type of get to react to it, however I’d say being out right here right this moment, and being on the sector and type of taking the sector and taking all of it in a bit bit, I’m very excited.
He went on to say that he acquired goosebumps leaving the sector after the Eagles third preseason recreation, and as somebody who grew up 1.5 hours away from Philly, he understands the fervour and the way a lot followers care in regards to the workforce.
The WR spoke to Washington head coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters, who mentioned that suppose 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, nevertheless it’s thrilling.”
On how he suits within the offense
With so many offensive weapons, Dotson mentioned he simply desires to do no matter he can to assist the workforce win and to profit from his alternatives and position. He admitted that he doesn’t know what his position goes to be simply but, however he’s keen to begin studying no matter they ask him to do.
“We’ve got a whole lot of weapons and I have a look at that as an ideal factor. We’ve got lots of people who could make a whole lot of performs, so it’s going to be enjoyable.
I’ve by no means — in all of my years taking part in, I’ve by no means been on a workforce with this a lot expertise.”
Dotson went on to say that he’s not simply excited to play together 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 mentioned that he is aware of his work ethic and can do what he must do.
“I wish to get on the sector immediately, and can do every little thing in my energy to ensure that I’m prepared when that chance comes.”
He’s been diving into the playbook his first few days with the workforce, noting he’s been coming in early, and even acquired a couple of hours earlier than the preseason recreation within the classroom. Dotson had a gathering scheduled for after the sport, and had a Zoom name afterward, too. His purpose is to be as accustomed to the playbook as attainable 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 acquired an excellent 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 mentioned that he had an excellent quantity of interplay with the Eagles throughout his pre-draft course of, together with a High 30 go to to Philly. Dotson mentioned he had an excellent dialog with head coach Nick Sirianni and had an excellent relationship with GM Howie Roseman.
He talked about constructing a bit little bit of a relationship with A.J. Brown this offseason after they skilled collectively. Dotson mentioned it’ll be good to compete with Brown and study from one another.
