“It was an opportunity I felt was too good to pass up,” Bryant said on a media conference call Monday.

 

“I had expressed to Gus that I had given Kansas City my word that I would come in for a visit,” Bryant said Monday. “(General Manager) David Caldwell, the trainers, the strength coach, all of the coaches on the staff … they made me feel so welcome and made me feel like I could really come in and be a factor in what they’re trying to do.

“It was an opportunity I felt was too good to pass up. I’m just so excited for this next chapter in my career. Hopefully I’ll be able to have the same type of success that I had in Seattle in Jacksonville.”

 

“He gave me an opportunity to let me know what the direction the football team is going to be moving forward, and the hint that I got was good,” Bryant said, adding, “He told me what he would be expecting from me. (He) also made me feel like he was confident in bringing me into the organization.

“He told me he watched a lot of tape on me and he liked what he saw. That’s what he wants me to bring to the team. Although most people want to say Coach Bradley influenced me, (Caldwell) definitely did his due diligence in terms of studying tape and finding out what kind of person I am and what he’s getting and what his expectations for me are.”

“It’s been a good fit for me in terms of it’s made me get on the field and give to the team with my tendencies,” Bryant said.

 

“I speak on Gus from personal experience,” Bryant said. “I know he’s going to do everything in his power to help the Jacksonville Jaguars be a successful team. He’s got a knack for talent. The general manager has a knack for talent.

“They have a vision, from the owner to the general manager, to everybody in the program, they know what their vision is and they are committed to it. They’re not going to spare any expense. When you have that type of commitment to winning and that commitment to excellence, only good things can happen.”

 

“I really believe the future is going to be bright. I really do.”

 

“I know it’s a business from the top down and I believe Jacksonville is definitely moving in the right direction, and I am excited about being there.”

 

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