Chiefs rookie WR Brandon Eakins gives interview

AA: It was a short tryout, but could you see an improvements in your game from the time you got there to the time you left?

BE: I realized that when you play against better competition you have to bring out the best in yourself.

AA: How would you grade your performance at the minicamp?

BE: I thought I did great on the first day.  I definitely give myself an ‘A’ on the first day.  And I give myself an ‘A’ on the last day.  The second day though would probably be a C+.  I did great at punt returns and special teams.  I think I was one of the better special teams players out there.

AA: Do you think or feel like the team will give you an invite to training camp?

BE: I really have no clue.  It’s so hard to judge scouts and what they’re thinking.  I looked at the roster and they have a lot of receivers on there.  And they also used two draft picks and signed another free-agent receiver, so it’s more competition for me.

AA: What aspects of your game do you think make you a viable candidate to play in the NFL?

BE: Definitely special teams.  I feel like there are so many receivers out there that give you the basics, but you need to do something to separate yourself.  I believe I can be that role player at receiver and also be a threat on special teams.  I played almost every position on special teams.

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