Rico is Ready

September 4, 2019

By: Allison Smith

Just days away from the season opener, Ricardo Allen calls in to Dukes and Bell to share his thoughts on the upcoming season.

Rico was on Injured Reserve most of last season, going out in the third game of the season.  Now, he has healed, rehabbed, and studied to come back even stronger.  His wife, Grace, helps….or ensures he is doing is film study at home as she helps break down film.  With all of his rehab time, he had plenty of time to watch film and prepare.  This training camp and preseason, he has begun sitting in on many of the offensive meetings in order to hear their views and discussions and be even more prepared for other teams.  Rico is the defensive play caller and last line of defense on the field.  Rico always makes sure the defense is lined up correctly, especially when there is any offensive movement before the snap.

Ricardo told Carl Dukes and Mike Bell of 92.9 The Game’s afternoon show that he is glad pre-season is over.  He’s ready to play.  He has been limited in pre-season as a starter and returning from injury.  Rico said that Head Coach Dan Quinn (serving as defensive coordinator) is keeping everyone busy and excited.  DQ really gets into the details.

Ricardo is excited to see Isaiah Oliver at Cornerback this year, he did his learning last year and is ready this year.  “He will give up some plays, but will make more plays; he’s been putting the work and study in.”

Rico noted they are a competitive defense and ready to put some hits on some guys in real games.  If they are throwing the ball up, we are going to try and go get it.  Rico is very confident in this defense and the work they have put in so far and know they are going to do their part to keep the score low and let the offense do their part.

Discussing the grind to get back to playing this season, Rico was trying to enjoy the process and learn from that slow process.  Sometimes you feel like you are going backwards, but you just have to keep working and trying and know you are blessed to be able to heal up and come back.

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