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The two Antonios spoke to local reporters this afternoon to discuss getting draft by the Washington Redskins. Third round pick Antonio Gibson was up first and says he will likely start out in the RB room, but is ready to help everywhere on the field. His money quote: " One person is not going to take me down."
Fourth round pick Antonio Gandy-Golden was up next and said he wants to make an impact immediately. He talked about winning matchups for 50-50 balls. If the QB is confident enough to throw them, he feels he needs to come down with them. He's also ready to challenge Redskins RB in a bowling game for the crown.
Antonio Gibson:
Favorite college moment:
Gibson said his favorite college moment was his kickoff return touchdown against SMU. #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 29, 2020
NFL comparisons:
Gibson said he compares himself to players like David Montgomery and Alvin Kamara. He likes how they’re able to adapt in their roles and wants to implement that with the #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Gibson said the player he believes he's most comparable to is WR Cordarrelle Patterson because of his running, receiving and special teams ability. #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 29, 2020
Gibson most compares himself to Cordarrelle Paterson because of his experience playing on special teams. Paterson has been a gadget player for multiple teams, which Gibson said he is fine being with the #Redskins.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Teammates:
Antonio Gibson said he hasn't reached out or talked to any of his teammates, yet. Said he did receive gear from the team, though #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Running back:
Gibson said he thinks he'll start in the running backs room and then continue to learn different roles from there.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 29, 2020
When asked what he does best, Gibson simply responds, "Everything."
Versatility:
Antonio Gibson says he can feel like he play out of any position, likes the gun the most, but he says he can play anywhere #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Gibson said coaches realized when he was young that he could play in multiple positions. He played running back, quarterback and wide receiver. He never had a problem with it because he just loves football. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Ready to work:
Gibson wants people to know that he's selfless, hard-working and enjoys giving back.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 29, 2020
"Just a respectful young kid who's ready to work
Antonio Gandy-Golden:
Antonio Gibson and AGG got to know each other at the combine.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 29, 2020
Gibson said he is excited to play with Antonio Gandy-Golden, who he has already met. “Let’s get to work,” he said. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Fight for every yard:
Antonio Gibson: "You're never going to see me run out of bounds unless it's a game situation where I need to"
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 29, 2020
"If you come to me with arm tackles, I've got this mindset, I'm running through it." Antonio Gibson #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Antonio Gibson on his mindset: One person is not going to take me down.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 29, 2020
Antonio Gandy-Golden:
Making an impact immediately:
Antonio Gandy-Golden says he plans on coming to the league and playing immediately. Doesn't matter if it's offense special teams, wants to make an impact #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Gandy-Golden said he feels like he has a chip on his shoulder being from a smaller school. He plans to come into the league and have an immediate impact on the #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
50-50 balls:
Antonio Gandy-Golden said getting thrown the 50-50 ball has been his thing since high school. Says he usually comes down with it, too #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Gandy-Golden has always been able to come down with 50-50 balls dating all the way back to high school. If the QB is confident enough to throw it to him, he feels like he has to come down with the ball in his hands. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
NFL opportunity:
Gandy-Golden told reporters getting to the NFL wasn’t the main focus for him initially. He just wanted to help Liberty win games. The prospect of playing professionally started to come up around his junior year. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Favorite catch:
Antonio Gandy-Golden said his favorite game was this past season against Rutgers, where he had the one-handed grab with his left hand #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Gandy-Golden said his one-handed grab with his left hand against Rutgers was his favorite catch. He almost never catches the ball with just his left hand and feels like that shows his focus. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Antonio Gandy-Golden chatting with local reporters. Picked this as his fave catch. I get why. pic.twitter.com/Av8PtbGrIQ
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 29, 2020
Favorite WRs:
Antonio Gandy-Golden said his two favorite receivers are Larry Fitzgerald and Julio Jones. He has tried to take bits and pieces of both of their games. #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 29, 2020
Gandy-Golden sees a slight comparison to Calvin Johnson in his skillset, but two players he has tried to model himself after are Larry Fitzgerald, who also has a knack for winning matchups, and Julio Jones. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Antonio's Got Talent:
Gandy-Golden has a wide variety of abilities off the field, including his now-infamous skills with a Rubik’s cube. He owes that to his parents, who always tried to push new things on him. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 29, 2020
Antonio Gandy-Golden says the most interesting thing about him is his love of puzzles. People get frustrated, but he likes the challenge #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020
Derrius Guice:
Antonio Gandy-Golden says he and Derrius Guice have to get a bowling match or a few on the books. Gandy-Golden bowled a perfect 300, so a matchup to watch this year #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 29, 2020