Leonard Floyd Explains Why He Signed with the 49ers

Leonard Floyd had his first press conference as a member of the 49ers today. Here's what he said.

ME: The 49ers recently hired Brandon Staley as their assistant head coach. How well do you know him and what does he bring to the team?

FLOYD: "Coach Staley, that's my guy. I've known Coach Staley since my second year in the league. It has been a long time of knowing him. He knows what type of player I am and what I bring to the table."

Q: What about him do you like?

FLOYD: "He's one of those guys, you don't even have to pay him, he'll still show up and do his job for the game. He loves the game to death. He's a die hard guy. He rides for his players on the field, and he's all about getting you better. Anything to get you better, he'll buy into it and help you out with that."

Q: Do you prefer standing up or having your hand in the dirt, and how do you think you fit in schematically with some of the Wide 9 stuff the 49ers do?

FLOYD: "It really doesn't matter to me, as long as we sack the quarterback. Scheme-wise, I'm an athlete, so I fit any scheme. All I need from my coach is to teach me what to do and where to go, and I'll go 100 percent."

Q: How much did your past experience going up against the 49ers lead you in this direction?

FLOYD: "It led a lot, because going against cats like George Kittle, that offense is a physical bunch. I feel like if I come and get that in practice every day, I get to go against Kittle every day, it will mold for a great season this year."