TRANSCRIPT: New Patriots Quarterback Nathan Rourke

Here’s the full transcript of newly signed New England Patriots quarterback Nathan Rourke from his media session on Thursday:

On what these last few days have been like:

“It’s been a whirlwind. A lot of information. A lot of new faces. A lot of new people. But it’s been good so far, yeah.”

On the conversations with Bailey Zappe, picking the brains of other QBs:

“Yeah, it’s been great. Yeah, I mean, obviously trying to learn the system and these guys have obviously got a handle on things so it’s been great to talk to him and Mac [Jones] and try to get a sense with that. But I think they also get the sense that we all love football, which is cool to be in the same room with people like that.”

On if he has any connections with anyone in the locker room:

“Yeah, I played with JaMycal [Hasty], we were both in Jacksonville this year. I know some people who kind of know some people, that’s kind of how football works, right? But I mean, I didn’t go to school with any of them.”

On playing for the Patriots:

“Yeah, I’m honored. It’s a great organization. I have a lot of respect for this league, and obviously a lot of respect for coach Belichick and coach O’Brien. It’s been pretty cool to be here so far.”

On what he brings to the table for the team:

“I’m not big on tooting my own horn, so you’ll just have to see.”

On how the process has been learning the offense so far:

“It’s been a lot. I think football’s football to a certain extent but learning the language this far into it has been difficult. But I don’t put it past myself to be able to pick it up. Doing my best and the guys are supporting me as best as possible.”

On if there are any similarities for him:

“For sure. For sure. And like I said, football’s football so you just have to kind of piece it together and figure out how they do things and kind of assimilate.”

On how much he appreciates this opportunity:

“A lot.”

On his early impressions of Bill O’Brien:

“He’s been great to work with so far. Good football mind. Good coach. A lot of respect for him going in, so it’s been good to work with him so far.”

On if he was surprised the Patriots claimed him:

“A little bit, yeah. But that’s how things work. I think just being part of the league, people leave and find new places all the time. The role I was in, you knew it was possible so definitely a little bit surprised but glad it happened and excited for this opportunity.”

On if he knows his way around yet:

“Yeah, getting to know this building … it’s a little bit of a maze at first. Definitely gotten lost a couple times.”

On if any of the guys brought up the play he made during the preseason that went viral:

“Not yet, no.”

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