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Kendall Fuller has returned to the Redskins, and he’s pretty excited to return to the team and the area. He talked about what it was like to get traded, and then return to the team that gave him his start in the NFL. He is comfortable playing anywhere in the Redskins secondary, but prefers to play outside corner. He also talked about bringing a Super Bowl-winning attitude(and hopefully a Super Bowl victory) to Washington.
Coming back to Washington:
On why he wanted to return to Washington: "So many reasons." He cites the coaching staff in place, how Rivera developed guys like James Bradberry.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 1, 2020
Kendall Fuller conference call starts now. Why did he want to come back to the Redskins? Playing for Rivera, the team's front 7 but also "Being in a place that's home, that I've had some success"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020
Kendall Fuller said "it's going to feel good" when he walks back into for the facility for the first time since being traded. Said he actually had a chance to go to the facility the day after he was traded to say his goodbyes to everyone #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 1, 2020
Getting traded:
Kendall Fuller said he does not have hard feelings about the Redskins trading him to Kansas City for Alex Smith. "They made a move to improve the team."
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 1, 2020
Free agency:
Kendall Fuller said his agent started having small conversations with the team during the Combine, but didn't really get happy until the team reached back out to his side to have deeper conversations about an offer. He told his agent "say less." #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 1, 2020
First time with the Redskins:
Fuller says he was still finding himself his first two years in Washington. Now, he knows more of his game, his strengths and weaknesses.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 1, 2020
Fuller said he's become more confident, knowledgeable and more of a leader since the first time he was with the #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 1, 2020
Role in the new Redskins defense:
Kendall Fuller says he thinks of himself as an outside cornerback first but he can also go inside to play slot in nickel. "I love corner."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020
Fuller was one of the better slot corners in the NFL in 2017, but he says he's always loved playing on the outside. Said he prides himself on excelling at that position because it's so hard to do.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 1, 2020
Kendall Fuller on #GrantAndDanny: "My 2nd year [in KC] was pretty much all nickel." Said he played safety late last season because Mathieu was thriving at nickel.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 1, 2020
Redskins sources have told me they view him more in nickel and at safety than outside. He can play wherever.
Coming from the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs:
After playing for a Super Bowl team, Kendall Fuller says he wants to bring that work to Washington. After all the work the team did in OTAs, there was no way they weren't going to work towards championships #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 1, 2020
Fuller said in KC everyone was helping each other and everyone worked as one. He mentioned the work they put in throughtout training camp and practices.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) April 1, 2020
Thomas Davis spoke yesterday about how the #Redskins have to change their mindset starting with practice habits. Today, Kendall Fuller said he wants to bring the mindset he developed with the Chiefs back to DC. The more winning guys trying to change things in Ashburn, the better
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 1, 2020
Winning the Super Bowl:
Kendall Fuller say it hadn't hit him that he made his game-sealing interception in the Super Bowl until he saw the replay later on.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 1, 2020
Kendall Fuller on Chiefs Super Bowl parade: "It was fun, we've got to have one in D.C."
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 1, 2020
Fuller said he doesn't really think about the SB INT because he's in a new grind mode. He said it was cool to see Andy Reid get that Gatorade bath. He said we have to get a parade in DC. #Redskins
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) April 1, 2020
Offseason workouts/family:
Fuller is working out with his brothers this offseason like he always does. Says his family is really excited to have him back in DMV, jokes his mom might try to move in with him
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020
Fuller said he used to tell his mother not to come to noon games so she could make him a Sunday dinner. His favorite items on the menu: sweet potatoes (with marshmallow), collard greens and mac and cheese. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 1, 2020