S Bobby McCain
Q: You know them (the Giants) pretty well over the last two years, right? Played a bunch of games against them. What was your sense as an opponent playing against the Giants two years ago and then last year? Did that help you make a decision to finally come to them?
A: Yes, definitely competitive games. We knew the games were going to be tough every time we played the Giants, especially this past year. You could tell things were a little bit different. Especially this past year, things were definitely different. I'm excited to just be here and compete. You can feel the competitive nature when you walk in the building, so I'm just excited to be here.
Q: As a defensive player, you said it was especially different last year as opposed to 2021. As a defensive player, what was especially different?
A: It's kind of just the energy the guys were playing with, the play calling. It just felt different playing from two years prior.
Q: I was wondering if you could take us through the process a little bit – kind of how it all worked out. You talked about the Giants being a little bit different really this year, but why you wanted to come here.
A: Just when you're home going through free agency, you're talking to teams and you're discussing with teams. I just felt like it was the best fit, best opportunity for me to come and show what I'm capable of. I'm just trying to come win and compete.
Q: You're established, but you're starting over in a new locker room. You've always been a leader down in Washington. I've heard from my colleagues down there that you were kind of like an older statesman. Can you talk about the challenges of now having to do that all over again with a new team?
A: I wouldn't necessarily see it as a challenge. I just see it as an opportunity. You come in, just be yourself. I'm just going to come in and be myself, be who I am – the guy that I am. Just being yourself will take you a long way, and the guys will respect it in the locker room.
Q: Did playing for (defensive coordinator) Wink Martindale appeal to you in this process? And if so, what about playing for Wink?
A: Yes, just his scheme and watching him over the years, being here or Baltimore. And just understanding what he likes to do, what he likes – to bring pressure – how he does it. He plays with DBs on the field. You can't complain if you're a DB in this defense.
Q: And you like to blitz, right?
A: Yeah, I like to blitz. I can do it all. I can cover, blitz. You name it, I can do it.
Q: How do you think you'll fit and jive with (safety) Xavier McKinney – working along with him?
A: Pretty good. I believe he's going into his fourth year. There are things that we can both help each other with – whether it's via on the field, via off the field. I know he's a really good player. He's going to continue being a good player in this league. And just us being able to communicate, we've already been in contact and been in touch. And us being able to communicate will help each other and it'll help us go a long way.
Q: What have you liked about his game, looking at him play the last couple of years?
A: He goes and gets the football. That's the most important thing out there is the pigskin. He goes. He finds the ball, and the ball finds him.
Q: Do you know what number you're going to wear?
A: Not yet. Not as of yet.
Q: Did they talk to you specifically about taking over that role next to McKinney in terms of the safety position – stepping in for (Julian) Love?
A: I'll be playing safety here. I'll be looking to be the guy. I'm coming here to play. I'm coming here to compete. And I'm coming here to win.
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Washington Football Team free safety Bobby McCain covers his ground against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Washington Football Team breaks up an Atlanta Falcons' Hail Mary pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) at the line of scrimmage against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) defends during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 56-14. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Washington Football Team free safety Bobby McCain (20) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
FILE - Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) lines up against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Washington Commanders are releasing safety Bobby McCain, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, because the transaction had not been announced.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, January 01, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) defends against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 02, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated Washington 27-17. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) points during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington won 29-19. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Football Team free safety Bobby McCain (20) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Football Team free safety Bobby McCain (20) celebrates his interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) defends against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) pictured during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, January 01, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants running back Matt Breida (31) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, January 01, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs on the field during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec.24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) looks across the line of scrimmage in the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, December 12, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) takes down New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during an NFL football game, Sunday, December 12, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders defensive back Bobby McCain (20) looks to defend during an NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, November 06, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) during a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) lines up against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) gets set on defense during an NFL pre-season football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) defends during an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) in action during the first half of a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) runs on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) gets set on defense during an NFL pre-season football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Washington Commanders cornerback Bobby McCain (20) walks to practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders cornerback Bobby McCain (20) arrives for an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) defends against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) forces a fumble by New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) reacts in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) looks on against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) in action during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain (28) in action as the Dolphins take on the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain #28 lines up during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) defends against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain, left, runs after intercepting a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) walks the sidelines,during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain takes the field during introductions before the start of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain defends against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain defends against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) runs during the second half at an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) gestures after a play, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins' Bobby McCain (28) defends New York Jets' Terrelle Pryor (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) walks off the field at the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) warms up, before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) celebrates a tackle, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain during an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) prepares to play against the New York Giants in an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) intercepts a pass in the enzone during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. To the left is Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell (41). (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
