New York Jets: Brandon Marshall speaks about Geno Smith

By Luis Tirado Jr. | Aug 7, 2015

The New York Jets made sure to upgrade their wide receiver corps by acquiring Brandon Marshall this off season. Since his arrival, he’s been diligently working with quarterback Geno Smith to not only hone his own craft but push him to finally deliver a breakout season everyone has been waiting for.

We here at The Jet Press would like to thank the Media Relations Department of the Jets for sending the full transcript of everything Marshall said during the early start of training camp. Here it is in its entirety:

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On being a week into camp…

It feels good. It feels good right now. I’m just out there trying to get better every day. Today, I felt like I started accomplishing some of things I was trying to in the first and the second day. So, it was good to get out there, it felt like I improved a little bit.

On whether he has noticed fewer dropped passes each day by the receivers…

You know, honestly, that’s been the thing that we have been fighting all offseason, trying to be more consistent. It’s not just a thing for today, it’s actually been a thing for all of the offseason. We have to get better.

On the competition between wide receivers and cornerbacks in comparison to other camps he’s been in…

Every training camp is different, but it feels good to get out there and know that you’re going to get good work every single day.

On when he’s going to stop talking about his relationship with Jay Cutler…

Today. That’s why I also said up there (On ESPN’s First Take), that was my last time talking about it. So, today’s the last day, moving on.

Nov 27, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks to pass to wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

On if there was a reason he mentioned the relationship with Cutler…

Because I keep getting asked about it. I’m going to move on and that’s it. My answer from here on out is about the New York Jets.

On the mentality receivers have to have inside the red zone…

I think everybody should just have the mentality that you have to win on every single play. That’s what it’s about, coming out and doing your best.

On the things that make him successful in the red zone…

I just try to come out every single day and compete. There’s days where you don’t want to do it. You just have to try to put your best foot forward every single day. That’s the only way I know. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you don’t.

On what he has seen from Geno Smith…

He’s working hard. I think everyone’s noticing that he’s really taking a hold of this whole deal, the huddle and the offense. I’m happy to be in the huddle with him.

On whether hearing criticism about Smith bothers him…

No, it doesn’t bother me, it’s part of the business. I mean, I am an emotional guy. I get it, but it’s part of the business, we all go through it.

On whether he wishes people would lighten up on Geno a bit…

No, we just have to come out and do our best. When we do that, then we get rewarded. When we don’t, we get criticized.

On why he thinks Darrelle Revis is the best cornerback in the history of the NFL…

Because I’ve played against him for, going on nine years now. He came out in 2007, and I played against Champ (Bailey). I never really got a chance to go against Champ in his prime, against him. I’ve always practiced against him. Darrelle is just really good at what he does. He’s excellent at what he does.

On what sets Revis apart…

He’s a technician and he’s really crafty, really smart. He works hard.

On building a relationship with Smith…

I’m just excited about this opportunity. I only have a few left and I want to make the best of them.

On why he sought out Smith specifically…

I’m doing that with all of my teammates. That’s what I’ve always done in the past. (The) first couple years, I was green, didn’t really understand life. It’s nothing new, I’ve been doing this for the past three, five years. I’m just being the same guy I’ve always been. I’m not going to go change that. I’m excited about who I am and I always look in the mirror and want to be better. But, I’m proud of who I am and what I’ve overcome.

May 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) gets ready to take the snap from New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) during organized team activities at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

On if he talked to Smith before he was traded to New York…

That’s correct, that’s what I said.

On whether he’s concerned his teammates think he is going to criticize them…

I’m excited about this opportunity. I’m excited about who I am. I can always be better, but I’m not going to change the person I am for anybody. That’s all I can do, is come out here and work hard. I’m really excited about the relationships I’m building, not only with my teammates, but everyone else in the building. I’m the same guy I’ve been the last five, six years.

On how long it takes to develop chemistry with a quarterback…

Years. It takes a long time, but we’re fortunate to have a great supporting cast, coaches and players. We’ll be able to do our job and lean on the guys on the other side when we have to.

On if there are way to accelerate the chemistry building process with Smith…

You just have to work hard, that’s all you can do is just come out and just work hard.

On how much he and Eric Decker push each other in practice…

He wants to be the best wide receiver on the field every day. I want to be the best wide receiver on the field every day. Jeremy Kerley wants to be the best wide receiver on the field. Chris Owusu wants to be the best receiver on the field. We push each other every single day. When someone makes a play, we cheer for them. At the same time, it gives us that extra energy to compete and show them up.

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