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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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) in action during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys, 27-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Arizona won 27-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) runs during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Detroit. The Cowboys defeated the Lions 35-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Arizona won 27-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) stands on the sidelines for the National Anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears won 31-24. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) blocks during an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston. Houston won 14-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. The Cowboys defeated the Lions, 35-27. (James D. Smith via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) talks with Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) following a week 2 NFL football game on Sunday September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) blocks Washington Redskins linebacker Nate Orchard (54) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins, 47-16. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins, 47-16. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (75) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday Oct. 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins, 47-16. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday October 13, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dallas Cowboys tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) defends against a rush by Houston Texans linebacker Davin Bellamy (48) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) gestures with his arms after a play during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) sets up to block during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Jets defeated the Cowboys, 24-22. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers beat the Cowboys 34-24. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) looks on as the Cowboys play the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) looks on during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers beat the Cowboys 34-24. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) and running back Darius Jackson (26) line up against Houston Texans linebacker Davin Bellamy (48) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) walks on the field against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) stands on the field during a NFL Thursday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 in Arlington, Tex. The Cowboys won the game 13-10. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (75) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) sets up to block Los Angeles Rams linebacker Josh Carraway (42) during a 2019 NFL week 2 preseason game, Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Honolulu. The Cowboys defeated the Rams, 14-10. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 17-9. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) blocks San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker David Mayo during an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) lines up on the line of scrimmage during a week 12 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 31-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 24-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) sets up to block during a 2018 NFL week 17 regular season game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 36-35. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Saints, 13-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) takes the field during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, November 18, 2018, in Atlanta. The Cowboys won 22-19. (Paul Abell via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) block during an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 24-21. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) faces off against Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. The Dallas Cowboys won 31-23. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (75) blocks during an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston. Houston won 14-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) blocks during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots lineman Cameron Fleming #71 in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. Philadelphia won the game 41-33. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) runs off the field following Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. Philadelphia won 41-33. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New England Patriots tackle Cameron Fleming spikes the ball after Dion Lewis scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots Cameron Fleming #71 in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl 51 on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Houston, TX. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots lineman Cameron Fleming #71 in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. Philadelphia won the game 41-33. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (71) pass blocks during the AFC divisional round game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday January 13, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New England Patriots guard Cameron Fleming (71) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 20-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots tackle Cameron Fleming (71) prepares to block against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LII, Sunday Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 to win their first Super Bowl. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) gestures during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 23-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) runs during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The Patriots won 27-24. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) is seen during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 23-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) jogs off the field during the 2015 week 9 regular season NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won the game 27-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New England Patriots offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (71) runs during a week 7 NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct 23, 2016, in Pittsburgh. The Patriots won 27-16. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (71) pass blocks in action against the New York Jets Sunday December 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) pass blocks in action against the Miami Dolphins Thursday October 29, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Glendale, AZ. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming blocks against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (71) blocks during the 2015 week 9 regular season NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won the game 27-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New England Patriots guard Cameron Fleming (71) runs during a week 11 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, November 16, 2014. The Patriots defeated the Colts 42-20. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New England Patriots offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (71) pass blocks in action against the New York Giants Thursday September 3, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Cameron Fleming during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
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