“Many individuals wish they were in my position.” – P.J. Walker about his start against Seattle in Week 8: Transcript

It fluctuates. Many people refer to me as either one. Depending on your personality and the length of our relationship. Some guys may know me as Phil, and some guys may know me as P.J. He and Bubba (Ventrone) have been acquainted for some time. I entered the league as Phil, so that’s why he called me that. Thus, it’s cool.

The quantity of transactions you conducted with Indianapolis each week. Almost seemed weekly. How tough was that to handle? How tough was it for you to find your way as a young quarterback, as I know it was?

“It was challenging, but in the end, all I was doing was attempting to figure out how to keep improving every day and staying prepared.” It is really annoying not to be in the building all the time. Fridays were when I would get signed back. The transactions appear that way for that reason. On Fridays, I would resign and go with the team on Saturdays.

Do you feel more grateful for where you are right now when you think back on those times?

“Definitely.”

What distinguishes those? that period of your life during which you were trying to make sense of everything

Only the voyage. My journey thus far. I think back to 2019, when I was merely watching from home and not participating in the league at all. Just opportunities when they come up. You must utilize it to the fullest. Many people would give anything to be in my position. This means that I should seize every chance I get.

Seattle attracts all quarterbacks. They probably received 24 or 25 sacks. Eleven different guys are on that beat with a sack. Just briefly discuss how to get ready for that kind of pressure.

Indeed. Our O-line has performed admirably. Our ability to employ a variety of offensive strategies keeps them off-balance. Just try to get the ball into the hands of my receiver by moving it as much up and down the field as you can. Make an effort to intensify many of the pressures they do present. Therefore, it’s just a matter of trying to play and be efficient for me.

To what extent are you concentrating on preventing turnovers in this game?

Indeed. For me, it’s just a matter of keeping seeing what I see. Play a little bit faster and have a little more faith in my gut. Furthermore, I believe that the plays that are almost interceptions are the result of my failing to follow my gut and make the necessary judgments when they should.

Do you think that as the games progress, you’re becoming more at ease?

Indeed. Play by play, day by day. Every rep you receive matters to me. And every rep counts to me because I just want to come in here and try to pick up the system as quickly as possible.

And your stay in Carolina. I had that chance. I am somewhat aware of the ups and downs. How has it been helpful, in retrospect of that period of your career—I know different team—?

Indeed. Playing is one experience; the experience itself is another. merely to head out there and play in a few straight games while I was in Carolina the previous year. I only participated in one game a year for my first two years. I was able to play five last year. It feels good, therefore, for me to just grasp that and then get into the rhythm and start playing. You grow accustomed to having guys around and experiencing slights. Thus, for me, it’s just a matter of keeping growing, getting better, playing faster, and trying to apply what I learned in Carolina here.

How has your relationship with Kevin Stefanski, P.J., developed over the past few weeks?

It has undoubtedly expanded. Just exchanging ideas back and forth while attempting to ascertain my preferences and his. There can never be too much communication between the quarterback and head coach. I will therefore just keep attempting to speak and converse with him as much as I can. I have to ask him questions at all times—during the match, during practice, during meetings, and about anything in particular.