Interview Questions for Joseph Addai

Q. Last year had to be a little frustrating for you.  You missed four weeks and had limited carries in a few other contests. 

How do injuries affect you mentally as you prepare for a new season?

Q. One thing that has many Colts fans concerned is the head injuries you suffered last year.  In the Hall of Fame game you had to leave early, and again in the season opener against Chicago. 

Did you suffer minor concussions?  If so, have doctors suggested that there is any risk of recurring problems?

Q. You were also hampered by a hamstring injury against Baltimore.  It is my understanding that those kinds of injuries can stick around, particularly if there is pressure to get back to speed quickly. 

With the team off to a slow start and pressure to win out the remainder of the season, do you think you were ever able to get back to 100 percent?

Q. Obviously, the 2009 season gives you the opportunity to put last year behind you. 

Do you feel that you have something to prove this year?

Q. In 2006, you set an NFL record as the only running back in league history to not start a game, but manage to rush for over 1,000 yards.  That year, you and Dominic Rhodes split carries and both looked really fresh heading into the postseason. 

Do you feel the addition of Donald Brown will help you stay fresh this year?

Q. Heading into your fourth season in the NFL, what specific aspect of your game would you like to improve most?

Q. Do you have any statistical goals you would like to reach this year?

Q. What has been your impression of Donald Brown? Have you had the chance to speak with him?

Q. Has Brown picked your brain for advice?  If not, what's the best piece of advice you think you could offer him?

Q. How do you feel the injuries on the offensive line affected the team's ability to run the ball effectively in 2008?

Q. Do you feel confident that the line will be better prepared to open running lanes this year, with the development of so many rookies?

Q. Maurice Jones-Drew came out of your draft class and is getting his first shot to carry the load for the Jaguars. 

Do you have a friendly competition with him for who can gain the most yards or score the most touchdowns each year?

Q. If you had one piece of advice for Jones-Drew as he enters his new "feature back" role, what would it be?

Q. Who will run for more yards in the 2009 season opener against the Jags, you or Jones-Drew?