The Bucs – and PewterReport.com – had former Washington pass rusher Joe Tryon high on their board due to his athleticism, upside and mental make up. His confidence bled through the screen on the post-draft interview Zoom call as Tryon even compared himself to two-time Pro Bowler Chandler Jones.
Below is the full transcript from the call with Tryon and the local media who spoke to the Huskies standout minutes after his name was called in Cleveland as the overall No. 32 pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
On his perceived interest from the Bucs
“I knew that the Buccaneers were interested in me. I interviewed with them several times throughout the process, got to meet their GM, their head coach. I knew that they were definitely interested. They made it verbal. They told me, ‘If you’re there at 32, we’re going to hopefully take you.’ Like I said, it just happened and I ended up in the perfect spot for me. I can’t wait to be a Buc.”
“I’m going to be a sponge. Those dudes are some really big-time players, they’ve been doing it, playing at a high level for the past decade so I can’t wait to soak all that in and just learn from them. It’s a big-time opportunity.”
Washington edge rusher Joe Tryon – Photo by: USA Today
“It’s really crazy because I’ve got my 22nd birthday today and I’m also getting drafted so I can’t really ask for anything better than that. I’m really blessed and I can’t wait to get started.”
“Becoming a Buc, that’s one. That’s the first step to becoming a pro. I can’t wait. I’m going to enjoy the time with my family and then head down to Tampa Bay and get started.”
“I would definitely say Chandler Jones, he’s one of them. I really enjoy his game, a long-lever dude. But I’ve got some dude’s that I can learn from. Jason Pierre-Paul, a long dude, athletic dude. So I can’t wait to be a sponge and just really soak it all in.”
“My strengths are getting after the quarterback and I don’t have to come off the field. I can play the run on first and second down and then get after the quarterback on third down. My versatility, my scheme, it doesn’t really matter. I fit any scheme. Drop me in coverage or anything. I’m an all-around player and I’ve been doing all the things that I’ve been doing since I opted out. I’ve been working out, getting my body right, eating right and just getting ahead of the game. I definitely took the time while I opted out and took advantage of it so I’m ready to get going now.”
“I’ve been doing a lot of work with my position coaches out in California since I opted out. I wasn’t just working out and lifting weights, I was definitely doing football-related activities. I really got to train with some dudes who are in the NFL. I got to train with Cliff Avril, he taught me a lot of things. I got to pick his brain and he was a great pass rusher in the NFL, so just developing my whole pass rush repertoire has been a plan and I just can’t wait to get back out on the field and show that.”
On any specific moves that he’s been working on
Washington edge rusher Joe Tryon
“Stab club, just anything with a stab utilizing my length so I can’t wait to get on the practice field with the vets and soak it all in.”
“Most definitely. Just being around greatness really motivates me so I just can’t wait to get in that locker room and, like I said, soak it all in, get started. We’ve got games to win and I’m just looking to help the part.”
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Welcome to Tampa, Joe! Love your attitude and approach, can’t wait to see you on the field soon.
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In Jason we trust (although PR did a great job scouting him
https://www.buccaneers.com/video/jason-licht-olb-joe-tryon-washington-pick-32-first-round-interview
It really is comical to look back at that analysis. Truly does magnify how unpredictable the draft is. Even more comical was Brady’s scouting report heading into the 2000 draft:
–Poor build
–Skinny
–Lacks great physical stature and strength
–Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush
–Lacks a really strong arm
–Can’t drive the ball downfield
–Does not throw a really tight spiral
–System-type player who can get exposed if forced to ad lib
–Gets knocked down easily
Tryon isn’t that big of a raw experiment as people are led to believe by mass media in general. Tryon played in an NFL styled defense and in multiple fronts. Tryon also has some sort of plan to attack upfield and uses strategy in employing different pass rushing techniques.
I am going to say it right now…Tryon is going to surprise a lot of NFCS opponents if he is guarded one on one with a TE or RB. Tryon is too agile, strong and great length for a TE or RB to try to negate him.
I’m not suggesting that he hasn’t flashed in one year of CFB, but whether it is a mistake, they quoted him as having 2 years playing End, and that during high school, he played TE and End ….. so there is a pretty big learning curve. But he’s a great place to be developing, and it might be good to reduce the wear and tear on JPP
Chandler Jones Comp? Maybe more JJ Watt when looking at some of the highlights but either way if he develops to produce like both of those guys he’s a steal. He’s got the size to get bumped inside occasionally so I can see a role for him immediately.
Yeah, I’ll take a career result here comparable to either of those players. Tryon certainly will have every opportunity to maximize his potential beginning under Todd Bowles and Larry Foote. And he will be mentored by great guys like JPP and Shaq.
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Totally, he landed in a good situation on a team where he doesn’t have to be the guy. I’m good with the pick!
Let’s hope he can get as many sacks as him! He is willing to work, learn, is focused on football and it’s mutual love with the Bucs and him.
Not a fan of this pick at all I watched a few games of his as I live in AZ, he doesn’t have many pass rush moves and didn’t come on till late in season and had his best games vs Oregon St etc Trevon Moehrig was on board and he a ball hawking safety which we need but oh well what do I know?
Trevon Moehrig would have been my 1st choice However I can concede a healthy compromise here. Since Joe Tryon may fill in nicely behind JPP & Shaq who can’t come off the field because we have zero depth. Licht drafted need instead of BPA. I do like the pick though!
Moehrig was my 3rd best available. I would have rathered Jenkins. But as much as I like Moehrig, I can at least see why they swung for the fences at a bigger position of need in Tryon. Even if I’m not a huge fan of his