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Quotes: OT Cam Fleming on joining Giants

Q: Obviously you have a previous relationship with Jason Garrett and Marc Colombo. Can you talk about your bond with them and how much that drew you to the Giants?

A: I think it played a pretty big factor when I was deciding to come here. I think that when you see two people that you worked closely with for two years and they get another job and they want you to come with them, it says they have some kind of confidence about your play, your attitude and all that stuff. 

Q: Did Coach Garrett, Coach Colombo and Coach Judge reach out to you before you signed?

A: I was able to talk to a couple coaches before I signed. Without me being able to take visits and stuff like that, I had to communicate with the coaches somehow. 

Q: They Cowboys have had one of the best offensive lines in the league. Between what Coach Garrett has run on offense and what Coach Colombo has taught, what is it about what they teach offensive linemen that makes the offensive line so good?

A: It's hard to say what exactly they teach that makes it so good. I think one of their best attributes is teaching that mentality. In those offenses, the offensive line is a little bit more revered. Some of the best players on the Dallas Cowboys are on the O-line. You feel a little bit more of the weight on your back as an offensive lineman. Hopefully we can bring that here and carry a whole bunch of weight for the Giants as well.

Q: How important was it to stay in the NFC East where you know the pass rush personnel on the other teams?

A: Not at all. There really wasn't a consideration of what division I would be in when I was choosing. I was worried about staying employed and being in this league another year. Wherever the opportunity came I was going to follow it.

Q: What can you tell us about Marc Colombo as an offensive line coach? What does he bring to the table and why do you like playing for him?

A: I really like playing for him because he really does love what he does. He comes in with so much energy, so much juice every single day, week after week throughout the whole season. I don't think there is ever a lull in it for him. I really appreciate his passion and electricity every day. He's just a damn good coach. He helped me a lot with my technique in Dallas and I look forward to continuing working with him.  

Q: Have they told you what your role is going to be here on the Giants? I know you can play both sides, but did they define for you what you're going to do or are you just going to come in and compete?

A: Definitely just going to come in and compete. Wherever they need me, I'll be there. I'll be there and I'll try to be my best. 

Q: Do you think it's possible to re-create the atmosphere and the philosophy of the offensive line within Dallas here with the Giants, or was that more personnel-driven because of the players you had there?

A: I don't think that's something that we'll want to do, even if we could. We definitely want to form our own identity of the Giants and build a culture that brings success. But we don't want to, for lack of a better term, copy what they're doing in Dallas. There are definitely elements that you can pick out from every team in the league, but you definitely have to build your own identity as the Giants. 

Q: Remembering back to your time in New England, obviously, Joe Judge was not your position coach, but you did interact with him I'm sure for several years. What do you remember about him? And back then as the Special Teams Coach and Coordinator, did you ever foresee at all that he would ever be a head coach in the NFL?

A: I was so young back then, I didn't even really think about all that stuff. But I'm glad to see he's with the Giants now. I'm glad to see he's our head coach. I know him probably not as well as some of the special teamers in New England did, but we definitely interacted. He's a really great dude, brings a lot of intensity. I'm excited to have him.

Q: You guys down in Dallas have some experience with a young quarterback in Dak Prescott as he was coming along. What lessons can you take from working with a young quarterback that maybe you can apply with Daniel Jones as he enters his second year?

A: Whether it's a young quarterback or an old quarterback, you're there to make his life easier when it comes to pass protection. The more comfortable he can feel in the pocket, the more he can do what he does. That's what I plan on doing for him.

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