Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins and head coach Marvin Lewis spoke with the Miami Dolphins media on Tuesday. Omar Kelly, Dolphins beat writer for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel tweeted a handful of comments from both.
Geno Atkins
When asked if he's the best DT in the NFL, Geno Atkins deflected the question. "I just do my job very well."
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"How much film can you watch on them because there is such a quick turnaround," Geno Atkins said of the NFL's Thursday game.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"Its really more mental than physical...You are more favoring (the other knee). It took me four weeks,"Atkins on playing through knee issues
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"They are good up front, but they have had issues protecting the quarterback," Geno Atkins on the Dolphins' O-line struggles.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
Marvin Lewis:
"I was impressed with the offensive line a year ago. Obviously the difference (this year) is at tackle," Marvin Lewis "Good physical group."
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"We keep doing a great job around Andy and allow Andy to do his job," Marvin Lewis on Dalton. "The key is the QB playing care free"
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"He's been what we hoped he'd be in every way, and he continues to do good things, and continue to grow," Marvin Lewis on Giovani Bernard.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
..."Every time you go out there you play with more confidence," Lewis on Wake. "He's such a good player, explosive."
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"The short week is the best thing for you in those situations. You focus on the new opponent," Marvin Lewis on Miami's 4-game losing streak.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
"If you take care of the football you have an opportunity to be successful," Marvin Lewis said explaining Bengals recent success.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013
Marvin Lewis said the key to the Bengals success is turnovers (limiting them), and performing well on third downs.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) October 29, 2013