D'Brickashaw Ferguson Quotes

D'Brickashaw Ferguson

D'Brickashaw Ferguson

Algerian Athlete

Born: Dec 10, 1983

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I received a call from Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini. They asked me if I was ready to become a New York Jet. I quickly answered 'yes' and began to hug everyone at the table. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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Prior to my arrival at the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis, my agent and I decided that it would be best not to participate in any drills at the combine. We wanted to wait until my pro day at Virginia, where I could limit the distractions and just focus on being my best. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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Sometimes you have success and not so much success versus certain people. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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The actual game is only part of the Senior Bowl experience - the practices are equally important. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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I try to work on all aspects of my game, whether it be run, pass. I think you can never stop growing, and I definitely take that mindset. You've just got to keep on grinding. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

As an offensive lineman, having spatial awareness is key: understanding where the quarterback is going to be and understanding what the defensive end might do depending on the play we're running. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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Acting is a talent, but I like to see the whole picture. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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I don't see myself as the perfect person at all. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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Obviously it's more fun having my teammates there and having all that camaraderie, but individual workouts are not a loss. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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It's just a blessing from above. I can't stress that enough, because I don't feel like it's anything that I've done. For me to say, 'Well, it's because of this, this and that is why I've been able to play,' it's just a lie. I couldn't tell you why. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

You don't have to worry about what happened last year; you can start fresh. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

You Year Worry About Fresh Happened Start Last Last Year

When a 300-pound person like me is playing, I'm supposed to drink at least a gallon of water a day. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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You rewind. You think of your preparation. You think of everything you did throughout the week, your life, the practices, the intensity. Everything flashes, and you come right back to that point. And it's like, game on. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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I sat in the green room at Radio City Music Hall for the 2006 NFL Draft. At my table, I was encircled by my parents, brother, agent, former coaches and close friends. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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Understanding the intentions of a play is so key because you can block a guy into the running back if you don't know how the play is supposed to work or where the back is going to come out. D'Brickashaw Ferguson

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