Kareem Hunt Media Availability November 8 2023
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00:00 >> Defense against the run, going up against, what do you see there?
00:03 And how do you hear?
00:06 >> I see a good front seven.
00:08 They got a lot of good players over there.
00:11 And they do a good job of what they do and stopping a run.
00:14 >> How physical are these games?
00:17 And maybe even how much more physical might this one be considering
00:22 their first two defenses are so good?
00:25 >> I mean, it's gonna be a very physical game.
00:27 I know that.
00:27 And this week, definitely gotta prepare yourself and
00:30 get your mind ready cuz it's gonna be a very physical game.
00:34 >> You've been a part of rivalry for a long time now.
00:36 Deshaun's relatively new to it.
00:38 What can you share with him about what to expect from that game?
00:42 >> We gotta expect them to make some good plays.
00:45 And we gotta be able to bounce back from them and make big plays too.
00:50 Cuz there's still something to be made out there.
00:52 And we just gotta play together.
00:54 >> Why are you built for a physical game like this?
00:57 >> Cuz I'm not afraid of no contact.
01:03 I'm definitely excited for the challenge.
01:07 I know they got a good defense and we wanna come in and beat them.
01:12 >> Do you have any memories,
01:14 creating any certain games to have against the Ravens in your time here?
01:20 >> Man, I forget what night game, prime time game it was.
01:23 When we played them here, that was a good game.
01:26 And we just gotta keep that same type of physicality and attack them.
01:32 >> Historically, you guys have played pretty tough for the most part.
01:36 >> Yeah.
01:37 >> But getting over the hump and winning the games has also been challenging.
01:42 So when you look at this game and the opportunity that presents itself,
01:47 what do you guys gotta do to not only just play well and compete, but
01:51 get over the hump and win this thing?
01:53 >> We just gotta take care of the football.
01:55 We can't turn the ball over.
01:56 We gotta go out there and execute our job and just be detailed.
02:01 And we gotta go out there and fight.
02:03 We gotta go out there and win our one on one matchups and battle.
02:09 >> Kareem, for years you and Nick had a great rapport, great blend in the backfield.
02:14 And now it seems like you guys have recreated that with Pierre and Joel.
02:18 Is that how you feel?
02:19 Do you feel like all your skill sets complement one another very well?
02:22 >> Yeah, definitely.
02:23 Those guys, definitely quick, fast guys, and can make some big plays for us.
02:29 And I definitely think I'm the bruiser and I can make big plays for us too.
02:35 So I think we complement each other pretty good.
02:38 >> How do you like running behind Nick Harris?
02:41 >> [LAUGH] I love that.
02:43 I love seeing a almost 300 pound lineman coming from the fullback position with
02:48 a running head start in front of me.
02:50 >> Is he doing good?
02:51 >> He's doing great, man.
02:53 He's making lanes, especially on some of them short yards, but we gotta get-
02:57 >> Does he grab the ball?
02:58 >> Huh?
02:59 >> Does he grab that ball?
03:00 >> He might get the ball.
03:02 Honestly, they better watch out if you do.
03:04 I think he's gonna carry about four people to the first down.
03:07 >> Hey, with all respect to PJ and DTR,
03:09 what does it mean to have Deshaun back in terms of confidence for the world?
03:14 >> It means a lot.
03:15 Deshaun's our guy and he just goes out there and execute.
03:20 He's been here for a long time.
03:22 He's played a lot of football, a lot of experience.
03:24 And it's just good to see him back and getting his legs underneath him.
03:29 >> [INAUDIBLE] >> Yeah, I definitely do.
03:38 I feel like it was just one of those games he gonna get ready and come and
03:42 keep getting better each and every week.
03:44 I feel the same way about missing camp and stuff like that.
03:48 Each and every week I feel a lot better.
03:50 >> [INAUDIBLE]
04:00 >> It's not easy getting wins,
04:06 especially in our division.
04:08 We gotta find a way to win those games, go in there.
04:10 It's gonna be a loud crowd and they're gonna be ready to play us too.
04:16 So it's a big game for both teams and we gotta show up.
04:20 >> So what's the backstory?
04:21 I know Raising Dice is something just went to boxing.
04:25 >> We got that from SpongeBob.
04:28 It was the Squidward Talent Show.
04:32 >> [LAUGH] >> And SpongeBob got all the love and
04:36 they were throwing tomatoes and stuff at Squidward and stuff like that, yeah.
04:40 >> So you're the SpongeBob fan?
04:44 >> Yeah, and David.
04:45 We both, that's my childhood right there.
04:47 >> So when you dragged DeSean over, did he know it was coming?
04:50 >> No, he didn't.
04:50 I don't think he knew it was coming, but we had to get him over there.
04:53 >> Do you have to explain it after the game?
04:56 >> I mean, we didn't even try to explain it to nobody.
04:59 We just knew and the crowd was going with it.
05:01 [LAUGH]
05:02 >> [INAUDIBLE]
05:09 >> I mean, every next game is the biggest
05:11 game of the season.
05:12 We gotta find a way to win and like I said,
05:17 we got a bad taste in our mouth from seeing them earlier in the year.
05:21 So we gotta come back and fire back.
05:25 >> Green, kinda on that note,
05:26 how tough is it to play a team for the second time in a season?
05:29 Like what new challenges does that bring us?
05:32 >> I mean, we can't really hide anything.
05:33 We know each other very well.
05:35 That's the thing.
05:36 We play them twice every year.
05:38 So they know us pretty good and they got a similar roster as they always had.
05:44 And so do we.
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