After being the Tennessee Titans’ No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft on Thursday night, offensive tackle Peter Skoronski met with the media in an introductory press conference on Friday.
Prior to the presser, Skoronski touched on his first impressions upon touching down in Nashville the day after being drafted, according to Jim Wyatt of Titans Online.
“We drove by the stadium on the car ride here,” Skoronski said. “I like how it’s right downtown, and I am excited to play there. Nashville is just a great place to be.”
“Everybody has been welcoming me, and just showing me around a little bit, which is cool,” he added. “I’m getting a feel for the place, and it’s been great. This is going to be my place of work now, and I’m looking forward to it.”
Now, a look at the highlights from the first-round pick’s introductory press conference with the Titans, which includes his comments on possibly playing guard.
Mike Vrabel, Ran Carthon introduce Skoronski
#Titans GM Ran Carthon and HC Mike Vrabel introduce Peter Skoronski. pic.twitter.com/k6i6Wj57Sq
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 28, 2023
Skoronski on playing guard
“I’m just trying to do what I can do to help the team and so if that’s what I’m asked to do, I’ll definitely do it,” he said, per ESPN’s Turron Davenport. “Obviously it’s an adjustment having only played tackle.
“The game’s a lot faster there and a lot different, but that’s just going to come with reps and just drilling technique. But obviously just happy to do it if it helps the team. That’s just my mentality and I’ll get the hang of it for sure.”
Peter Skoronski said that moving to guard would be an adjustment, after spending so much time at tackle in his college career.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) April 28, 2023
Peter Skoronski on bumping inside and playing guard if asked to by the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/LYyrl7G1WE
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 28, 2023
On playing tackle with short arms
“Obviously it was a big talking point. I just feel like my opinion is that there’s so much more that goes into being a good tackle than just arm length. There’s so much more to blocking than that,” he said, per Paul Kuharsky.
“I think at the end of the day, it’s just about blocking people,” he added. “There’s so much in terms of footwork and punching, and efficiency with your hands I think matter. That’s something that I have to continue to work on and get better at, but I think that sort of matters more than just your arms are this measurement. So, yeah, I think there’s more to it than that and that’s why I feel like I can play the tackle position.”
Peter Skoronski didn’t really realize arm-length was a thing until last spring. #Titans pic.twitter.com/NSt8pkbdyy
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 28, 2023
On being a leader as a rookie
Peter Skoronski on leadership possibilities as a rookie. #Titans pic.twitter.com/KrtOZEJQ3q
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 28, 2023
On his pre-draft meeting with Titans
#Titans OL Peter Skoronski said he was able to get a good feel for the organization based on his meeting w/Ran Carthon and Mike Vrabel. Felt there were some similarities to the mindset at Northwestern. pic.twitter.com/ziT4cFF8AD
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 28, 2023
On "violent" playstyle
Skoronski on where the violence in his play comes from: I just love the aspect of being able to dominate for 60 minutes
"Mano y Mano just being able to kick someone's ass"
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) April 28, 2023
#Titans OL Peter Skoronski is known for a physical and violent style of play. He said he takes pleasure in moving a man against his will. Likes being able to fold them. pic.twitter.com/diTH3oJGZ5
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 28, 2023
On Ryan Tannehill
Peter Skoronski said #Titans QB Ryan Tannehill texted him last night to welcome him to the team.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 28, 2023
On being consistent
Consistency is 🔑 pic.twitter.com/7FNWxCMWT4
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 28, 2023
On decision to play at Northwestern
Peter Skoronski said his college decision came down to Northwestern, Stanford and Notre Dame because he wanted to go to a good academic school. Said NW checked all the boxes for him and was also close to home.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) April 28, 2023
On the last 24 hours
A whirlwind journey for @PSkoronski pic.twitter.com/9K3DELrDI1
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 28, 2023
On what an ideal drive looks like
Music to our ears pic.twitter.com/WypFgunS68
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 28, 2023
Photos
First look at our new addition 📸 pic.twitter.com/n8Rv8o3wKO
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 28, 2023
Better angle on Ran Carthon and Mike Vrabel watching Peter Skoronski’s press conference. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/Ut69C0reI9
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 28, 2023
Video
📍Nashville, Tennessee pic.twitter.com/cMd5TvBCjS
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 28, 2023
Blue is your color, @PSkoronski 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ZzHfLJpv9t
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 28, 2023
