Rams Fourth-Round Draft Selection DT Greg Gaines – Conference Call – Saturday, April 27, 2019
Rams Fourth-Round Draft Selection DT Greg Gaines – Conference Call – Saturday, April 27, 2019
(On his reaction when he got the phone call from the Rams)
“I was just in shock. I was talking to my mom and all of the sudden my phone started ringing. I don’t know, it was just amazing. It’s cool because I’m going back home. I grew up in L.A., so it’s just, it’s awesome. I’m super excited.”
(On his reaction to joining a defensive line that includes DT Aaron Donald)
“I mean, I’m just like excited to learn from those guys. I’ve watched (DT) Aaron Donald a lot on film and studied a lot of his techniques. It’s going to be amazing to learn from him firsthand. I think he’s going to really help me improve as a player.”
(On the Rams interest in him prior to the draft)
“I met with them at the Senior Bowl in like a formal interview, so that was about it. They said that they liked me. But, I don’t know, I really wasn’t sure.”
(On being drafted to the same team as University of Washington teammate S Taylor Rapp)
“Yeah, that’s super cool. I love (S) Taylor Rapp. He’s a great guy. We get along really well. It’s going to be fun being with him again. He’s a guy I trust back there and it’s going be fun being together still.”
(On if he thinks he has the potential to step in and play immediately in the NFL)
“Yeah, I think so. I’m really strong. I got good technique, quickness, and I’m pretty smart – I think that’s one of my biggest assets. I learn the playbook fast and I’m good at studying offenses, so I think I can make an impact right away.”
(On if there is a spot on the defensive line where he is most comfortable playing)
“I like head-up nose (guard), three (technique) – anywhere on the inside between the guards – anywhere in there. From guard-to-guard, I’m good. That would be my sweet spot.”
(On returning home to Los Angeles to play for an NFL team that wasn’t here a few years ago)
“I’ve never personally been to an NFL game. My first NFL game, I’ll be playing in it, hopefully.”
(On why he hasn’t ever been to an NFL game)
“I don’t know. Well, I grew up in L.A. and there were no teams anywhere nearby, so I just never got to go to an NFL game. I was always playing football during (the NFL season).”
(On if he is in L.A. right now)
“I am in Dallas, Texas right now. I was training out here and my wife had a baby, so I couldn’t fly back. Just didn’t want to fly the newborn around.”
(On everything happening in his life right now)
“Yeah, it’s been a big month that’s for sure.”