Andrew Norwell and the media covering the Commanders had a rough encounter Wednesday.
Early on, he stated that he simply comes to work every day, attempting to get better.
Suddenly, he was asked if he feels pressure to live up to Brandon Scherff’s accomplishments here in Washington. Watching the video, you see Norwell literally began shaking his head in the negative and then simply responded, “Next question.”
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The follow-up came next, “What can you guys do as a group?”
“Just come together as a unit and work hard every day. Yeah, that’s about it.”
The same reporter then asked, “What is your opinion of Carson Wentz? Nervously, he quickly shifted the question to, “What have you learned about Carson as a quarterback and a leader?”
Norwell succinctly responded, “Yeah. He goes to work every day. He’s the same guy and displays a lot of leadership out there.”
ESPN’s John Keim then asked Norwell regarding his missing some time, and what stands out blocking for Brian Robinson.
“Just do my job. Just focus on myself and do my job. “He hits the holes when they’re open and he comes to work every day.”
Unbelievably, the next reporter immediately asked again about Brian Robinson.
“What’s it been like blocking for a guy like Brian Robinson, a young running back? “It’s been great,” Norwell responded. “They got a great group of guys in that room and I look forward to blocking for every one of them.”
Notice Norwell, entering his ninth season, was hinting he is aware the running back position is not simply one player.
The reporter not listening well, didn’t perceive Norwell’s hint, then asked, “What are some of the things about Brian Robinson’s running style specifically that have stuck out to you?”
Unbelievable.
Norwell had been asked by three reporters about living up to Brandon Scherff, his opinion of Carson Wentz and Brian Robinson. Then after Norwell made it clear he will block for every one of the running backs, he was again asked about Brian Robinson?
Three successive questions about Brian Robinson who has yet to play a NFL game that actually counts?
The veteran who has started 111 of his 112 actual NFL games abruptly replied, “You know what, I’m just here to talk about myself. Thanks.”
So he was asked how it has been being on a new team.
“It’s been great. It’s my job to do it. Just come to work every day and be the same guy.”
To which a Commanders employee after only two minutes can be heard asking the group of reporters, “Ok, anyone else? Ok, you’re good.”
Norwell said thanks and departed after only 2:19.