07-13-2017, 09:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-17-2017, 09:32 AM by HalfEatenOnionBagel.)
With what seems like little interest in the crowd for asking more questions, Hendrix decides it's probably a good time to wrap up the press conference. It's clear some reporters are antsy to move on to the next prospect they have to cover, and there are a lot of them. They've gotten the quote or soundbite from here that they need to do their write-up and Hendrix is just one of a bunch of linemen in the draft.
Thank you all for your questions. If you've got any more before the draft feel free to reach out to me or my agent and I'll see if I can make time to chat. And I'll definitely make time for more time with the press after the draft. Thanks again for coming out.
The reporters quickly start to filter out of the room as Hendrix greets a man who was sitting in the front row. It's his father, who has been acting as his "agent" leading up to the draft. As the two chat, there is a commotion towards the back of the room. A portly man sporting a press pass is pushing his way through the sea of reporters to get to Hendrix. His hair is a mess and there's a coffee stain on his wrinkled shirt. The man looks like he hasn't slept in days. He's out of breath by the time he gets to Hendrix, but he quickly gathers himself.
Reporter: Micah, hi. Doug Jerome, Philadelphia Free Press. Geez I didn't realize how fast things move right now, I totally missed your press conference. We're a little understaffed right now but really busy with the Liberty franchise starting in Philly. I've been running all over these past few days. Do you think you have time for just a couple questions? I would really appreciate it.
Hendrix:Sure if you can make it pretty quick. Gotta pick up my Grandma from the airport, she's flying in for the draft.
Doug Jerome:Oh believe me, I have to be on to the next press conference in like 5 minutes. Ok first, have you been getting a lot of interest from teams? Do you have any idea where you may be taken in the draft at this point?
Hendrix: Your guess is as good as mine. Seeing as there aren't enough offensive linemen to go around, I know I won't go undrafted, but there are some really good players in this draft. I've been contacted by most teams in one way or another, but mostly just generic questions from the GMs trying to do their due diligence.
DJ: Is there any team that seems like an ideal landing spot for you or that you really hope to be drafted to?
H: It's hard for me to say, I feel like each team has a lot of potential and I know that I'll get a chance to start wherever I go. I just hope the team that drafts me has a strong commitment to building their line. You play as a unit, you can't expect just one guy to protect your QB or open up holes in the running game.
DJ:Ok last one, if you could play any other position which one would you want to play?
H:Probably tight end, that's what I played in high school just because I was so tall. I love hitting people so I would still get a chance to do that pretty regularly but there's no feeling like scoring a touchdown, I like to think I could be a mismatch in the redzone. But, I haven't run a route or caught a pass since my first few days in college. I think I'll be happy to just stick to blocking, that's what I know best. I'd try kicker too, at least for extra points how hard could those be?
DJ: Great great thank you for your time.
Doug quickly shakes Hendrix's hand and then bolts away with much more speed than he seemed physically capable of. Hendrix and his father gather their things and leave the now empty room.
((Ready for grading))
Thank you all for your questions. If you've got any more before the draft feel free to reach out to me or my agent and I'll see if I can make time to chat. And I'll definitely make time for more time with the press after the draft. Thanks again for coming out.
The reporters quickly start to filter out of the room as Hendrix greets a man who was sitting in the front row. It's his father, who has been acting as his "agent" leading up to the draft. As the two chat, there is a commotion towards the back of the room. A portly man sporting a press pass is pushing his way through the sea of reporters to get to Hendrix. His hair is a mess and there's a coffee stain on his wrinkled shirt. The man looks like he hasn't slept in days. He's out of breath by the time he gets to Hendrix, but he quickly gathers himself.
Reporter: Micah, hi. Doug Jerome, Philadelphia Free Press. Geez I didn't realize how fast things move right now, I totally missed your press conference. We're a little understaffed right now but really busy with the Liberty franchise starting in Philly. I've been running all over these past few days. Do you think you have time for just a couple questions? I would really appreciate it.
Hendrix:Sure if you can make it pretty quick. Gotta pick up my Grandma from the airport, she's flying in for the draft.
Doug Jerome:Oh believe me, I have to be on to the next press conference in like 5 minutes. Ok first, have you been getting a lot of interest from teams? Do you have any idea where you may be taken in the draft at this point?
Hendrix: Your guess is as good as mine. Seeing as there aren't enough offensive linemen to go around, I know I won't go undrafted, but there are some really good players in this draft. I've been contacted by most teams in one way or another, but mostly just generic questions from the GMs trying to do their due diligence.
DJ: Is there any team that seems like an ideal landing spot for you or that you really hope to be drafted to?
H: It's hard for me to say, I feel like each team has a lot of potential and I know that I'll get a chance to start wherever I go. I just hope the team that drafts me has a strong commitment to building their line. You play as a unit, you can't expect just one guy to protect your QB or open up holes in the running game.
DJ:Ok last one, if you could play any other position which one would you want to play?
H:Probably tight end, that's what I played in high school just because I was so tall. I love hitting people so I would still get a chance to do that pretty regularly but there's no feeling like scoring a touchdown, I like to think I could be a mismatch in the redzone. But, I haven't run a route or caught a pass since my first few days in college. I think I'll be happy to just stick to blocking, that's what I know best. I'd try kicker too, at least for extra points how hard could those be?
DJ: Great great thank you for your time.
Doug quickly shakes Hendrix's hand and then bolts away with much more speed than he seemed physically capable of. Hendrix and his father gather their things and leave the now empty room.
((Ready for grading))
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[OPTION]Regular Season Stats
[OPTION](S2) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S3) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S4) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S5) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S6) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S7) 14 Games Played
[OPTION](S8) 14 Games Played
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[OPTION]Playoff Stats
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[OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:
[OPTION]Most Likely to Break the Team Bench When Sitting Down
[OPTION]Pumpkin Chuckin' Rally 2017 Semifinalist
[OPTION]Most Likely to Get Traded in S8 (T-1st)
[OPTION]Ultimus Champion S7, S8