Quotes
about Matt McCoy of San Diego State,
Philadelphia Eagles 2005 2nd Round draft pick
April 23, 2005
On whether he had an idea what round he was going be picked
in: "I had been hearing a lot of good things. I was hoping
that someone was going to pull the trigger and I am very glad
it was Philadelphia. I had a good time going out there and
meeting the coaching staff. It was extremely nice and Philadelphia
is a beautiful city."
On what he sees will be the biggest difference from San Diego
State to the NFL: "I think that the biggest difference
is the speed. I know that I will have to learn the NFL game;
people are a lot smarter in the NFL. I have to stay focused
and study."
On whether he is better suited for the strong side or the
weak side: "I will play wherever they want me to play.
My ideal playing position is the weak side. Wherever I can
come and contribute, I will be happy doing that."
On whether he played special teams at San Diego State: "I
played everything but on field goals. I am going to try to
come in and make my name on special teams. That is the first
thing that I am going to try to do, hopefully do some damage.
This is going to be my calling during my first year coming
in."
On his decision to forgo his senior year at San Diego State:
"Money was an issue, but this has always been my dream
and what I have worked for, my whole life. I have been a three-year
starter at San Diego State and I feel like I have dominated
the Division I competition that I played against. I felt as
though there was nothing else that I could do and I was ready
to fulfill my dream."
On how he sees himself fitting in specifically with the Eagles:
"The first year special teams is going to be my main
duty, but I have talked with the coaches about coming in and
playing the nickel position and the weak side. If I can contribute
right away, that would be great. I am going to come in and
compete."
