Ladd McConkey, a wide receiver from Georgia, is a player that many predict will be selected early in the 2024 NFL Draft as a receiver.
In a recent episode of The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan, Christopher Price of The Boston Globe spoke with Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey about a range of subjects, including what he thought of the New England Patriots after their meeting.
Although we discussed it yesterday, the entire transcript of that interview is available.
Regarding his assessment of the talk he had with the Patriots and whether or not he has spoken with anyone since,
Ladd McConkey, a wide receiver from Georgia, is a player that many predict will be selected early in the 2024 NFL Draft as a receiver.
In a recent episode of The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan, Christopher Price of The Boston Globe spoke with Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey about a range of subjects, including what he thought of the meeting.
Regarding the largest shift he expects:
It’s like, you know, being in a completely different setting. It seems to me that once you’re drafted, you’re there. That has changed a little, and naturally, football is the only activity left; there are no classes, mentorship programs, mentorship sessions, or anything else. Much more, just managing your own affairs in a way. Of course, there are coaches with you, but now that we’re professionals, there are additional responsibilities.
What was the greatest surprise that left him saying, “Wow, I didn’t really expect that?”
“The dating fast dating. Every team gets ten minutes, after which they just roll repeatedly to move on to the next one. similar to the Combine or Senior Bowl. Although I knew I would be meeting with teams, I didn’t really know what to anticipate beyond what I had been informed by others. That was therefore not how I felt at all.
Regarding the query he’s been hearing the most of?
“I don’t know, I suppose if someone asks, ‘Hey, whose team would you like to join?’ Ultimately, I mean, I’m not in charge of that choice. I’ll be thrilled to get drafted by anybody
along with it. It’s strange because, unlike college, where I get to choose where I go for recruiting, things have kind of turned.
Who is the individual or guys that he has attempted to emulate in his game?
To be honest, not a particular person. I don’t only aim to emulate every aspect of a given individual by watching him. I enjoy seeing what functions well for others. I don’t know, I just use it and add it to my tools if someone else thought a release or the top of a route looked excellent. but nobody very particular. Since there are so many excellent receivers in the NFL, I believe that failing to observe a portion of each player would be a disservice to myself.
“I made that choice on my own. All I wanted was to spend time with my family at home. I’m sure they’ll be there to encourage me. Sitting in my living room in Chatsworth, Georgia would be far more convenient than venturing outside. It’s simply that I want to be able to sit there with all of them and enjoy it comfortably.
