ROOKIE MINI-CAMP

Q: Have the coaches talked to you about the competition for the kicking job?

SUCCOP: “We have not really discussed it yet. The only thing I can do is work as hard as I can and try to prepare myself to the best of my ability.”

Q: Since you got drafted you must feel like they like you?

SUCCOP: “I felt fortunate that they felt that way about me and thought highly enough of me to draft me. That makes you feel good. You still have to go out there and prove it every day – on the practice field and off the practice field. Just do your best.”

Q: Would you rather have been a rookie free agent instead of getting drafted?

SUCCOP: “I am really happy I got drafted. It worked really well to come to a place like Kansas City to play for some great coaches and a great organization. I am really excited about the fact I got drafted. I feel like I have a legitimate shot to come in and make the team.”

Q: If you are the last pick in the draft do you get a free trip to Disney World?

SUCCOP: “They have a little celebration in California and I am not real sure what it all entails. They have a parade for you and a couple of other things. It is supposed to be a pretty neat experience.”

Q: Are you embracing the nickname of Mr. Irrelevant?

SUCCOP: “I did not choose to be Mr. Irrelevant. It just sort of worked out like that. I am trying to not get caught up in it and focus more on the task on hand which is coming in here and help the team. It is not one of those things I think about a whole lot.”

Q: Did you punt in college?

SUCCOP: “Yes sir. I punted for two years.”

Q: Have they said anything to you about giving you some work at punter?

SUCCOP: “I think they are pretty shored up at punter. It’s maybe something I do in practice to help out the returner. In an emergency situation if something happened to the punter, I could in there to do it.”

Q: How has (special teams coach) Steve Hoffman helped you?

SUCCOP: “Coach Hoffman has been really good. When Coach Hoffman came to work me out before the draft he showed me something in five minutes. It was one of the most helpful things I have ever been shown as a kicker my whole career. That was pretty cool just how much of difference that has made. He has been here two days with me working and I have a whole lot of respect for him. I think he is a really good coach. I am excited to have more of an opportunity to work with him over these next few months. I think he can really help me. If I work hard, I think I can improve.”

Q: What was his tip?

SUCCOP: “It was something we were working on for kickoffs. He just showed me a little bit different technique. It made a big difference.”

Q: Have they talked to you about the need to get better on special teams?

SUCCOP: “We have not gotten into that.”

Q: What was it like trying to kick injured last year?

SUCCOP: “It was frustrating. I had the injury after the fourth game of the year. The hardest part about it was it was too painful to practice during the week. I had to just play on Saturday. That was frustrating because I was not able to practice. As the season went on it got a little bit better and I was able to start practicing again. On that note it was a positive because it was tough experience and I think it made me better from going through it. I look at as a positive.”

Q: What is your range?

SUCCOP: “It depends on the day. I’ve messed around on the practice field and have hit from as far as 68 yards. It just depends on the day and the weather, I guess.”

Q: How many games did you miss because of the injury?

SUCCOP: “I didn’t miss any. I played through it.”