Mr. Perry Tucker is here to answer any or all questions including those about his life as a Liberty, as well as his play during the preseason and expectations for his rookie season.
I don't put much thought into it to be honest. The Liberty management made it clear to me that if they selected me, they had a plan for how they'd use me. So as soon as I found out the Liberty selected me, I saw myself selected as a Linebacker not a TE. Not that i'll relinquish the title of being the highest drafted TE in NFL history of course. I'm not aware if they had similar communique with Paul DiMirio,
@kckolbe
I was excited, and secretly hoped to be drafted by them or Las Vegas. There's something to be said about starting as a rookie on a rookie team. Obviously not everyone in Philly is a rookie but it's an entirely new locker room, and it's something I really wanted to join.
I'll admit I was kinda hoping to be drafted in the 2nd round. I knew I wasn't gonna go in the first, but I wanted to go in the second. Admittedly 21st overall in a deep draft isn't anything to turn your nose up at. I think if I had came into the league at a different position I may have gone earlier.
@Daybe
I won't lie and say it was easy. Its a whole new side of the game that I never had to worry about. I've had to bulk up on muscle while getting faster. The hardest part has been learning to tackle properly, and anticipating the play. I haven't played defense since high school so the transition has been challenging.
Lincoln Jefferson has been a godsend me. Being a fellow transitional player from the Offense he helped me from the beginning. He showed me around the meeting room and introduced me to the position coaches and even invited
To his house to watch game tape.
I'd like to take on some of the better RBs in the league like Jenkins and Nuck. Theyre some of the best at what they do and their O-lines do a great job openings holes for them. I want to be the cork for those holes.
I think we'll compete every week. Being a new team on the block we've got a lot of ground to cover but I think with the amount of work we put in we can hang with any team in the league. I think our defense will be one of the best at the end of the season.
@sapp2013
I expect to be one of the best up and coming LBs by the end of the season, leading the Liberty in Tackles and in top 3 for Sacks FF and TFL. I dont think the Liberty measuring stick for success will be in the wins column but the development and high TPE potential of the team.
I think we're still learning. We had to build a playbook and strategies from scratch. We also had some issues with team transportation so many of our regular season starters didn't make it to the games. I think our week 4 game against the Saber Cats was a better dipstick for our abilities than the previous 3 weeks.
I've become friends with many of the defensive guys on the team. The back 8 guys all seem to be good chaps. I don't speak with the offensive guys much. Especially the line and the TEs.
@HalfEatenOnionBagel
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Quote:Despite being the first TE selected by the Liberty, you were the one asked to convert. How did that make you feel?
I don't put much thought into it to be honest. The Liberty management made it clear to me that if they selected me, they had a plan for how they'd use me. So as soon as I found out the Liberty selected me, I saw myself selected as a Linebacker not a TE. Not that i'll relinquish the title of being the highest drafted TE in NFL history of course. I'm not aware if they had similar communique with Paul DiMirio,
@kckolbe
Quote:What were your first thoughts on Philadelphia before you were drafted?
I was excited, and secretly hoped to be drafted by them or Las Vegas. There's something to be said about starting as a rookie on a rookie team. Obviously not everyone in Philly is a rookie but it's an entirely new locker room, and it's something I really wanted to join.
Quote:Where you happy on your draft position?
I'll admit I was kinda hoping to be drafted in the 2nd round. I knew I wasn't gonna go in the first, but I wanted to go in the second. Admittedly 21st overall in a deep draft isn't anything to turn your nose up at. I think if I had came into the league at a different position I may have gone earlier.
@Daybe
Quote:so far in preseason, how has the transition been for you from TE to LB?
I won't lie and say it was easy. Its a whole new side of the game that I never had to worry about. I've had to bulk up on muscle while getting faster. The hardest part has been learning to tackle properly, and anticipating the play. I haven't played defense since high school so the transition has been challenging.
Quote:Which player has been the most help to you during this transition?
Lincoln Jefferson has been a godsend me. Being a fellow transitional player from the Offense he helped me from the beginning. He showed me around the meeting room and introduced me to the position coaches and even invited
To his house to watch game tape.
Quote:Is there anyone who you want to face off against in the regular season?
I'd like to take on some of the better RBs in the league like Jenkins and Nuck. Theyre some of the best at what they do and their O-lines do a great job openings holes for them. I want to be the cork for those holes.
Quote:How do you think your team will play this season?
I think we'll compete every week. Being a new team on the block we've got a lot of ground to cover but I think with the amount of work we put in we can hang with any team in the league. I think our defense will be one of the best at the end of the season.
@sapp2013
Quote:What are your expectations for yourself and for the Liberty in this first season?
I expect to be one of the best up and coming LBs by the end of the season, leading the Liberty in Tackles and in top 3 for Sacks FF and TFL. I dont think the Liberty measuring stick for success will be in the wins column but the development and high TPE potential of the team.
Quote:The Liberty seemed to struggle a little against some of the NSFL competition this preseason? What were you thoughts on how the team has performed so far?
I think we're still learning. We had to build a playbook and strategies from scratch. We also had some issues with team transportation so many of our regular season starters didn't make it to the games. I think our week 4 game against the Saber Cats was a better dipstick for our abilities than the previous 3 weeks.
Quote:Who would you say are the teammates you have bonded most with so far?
I've become friends with many of the defensive guys on the team. The back 8 guys all seem to be good chaps. I don't speak with the offensive guys much. Especially the line and the TEs.
@HalfEatenOnionBagel
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