D'Brickashaw Ferguson
D'Brickashaw Ferguson
NationalityAlgerian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth10 December 1983
CountryAlgeria
defensive depending might understanding
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.
city close coaches former green hall music nfl radio room sat
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.
consistent mood notice
I feel like sleep is the most important thing. I notice in my body, when I don't get enough sleep on a consistent basis, how I am dreary, or my mood changes, or I'm not as focused.
individual obviously workouts
Obviously it's more fun having my teammates there and having all that camaraderie, but individual workouts are not a loss.
mean struggle struggling
Everyone's struggle is different. Just because I wasn't struggling on the streets, it doesn't mean I don't know what it's like to struggle.
highs
In football, you are going to have highs and lows, and you have to recognize when you have new opportunities and walk in those.
absorb believes definitely firmly naturally ryan
Rex Ryan is definitely a very confident individual and, when you have someone who believes firmly in what he's speaking, you naturally absorb it.
success
Sometimes you have success and not so much success versus certain people.
gallon supposed
When a 300-pound person like me is playing, I'm supposed to drink at least a gallon of water a day.
diet season time
When the season ends, I like to take a little time off from the diet I follow when I'm playing.
love whenever
Whenever there's negotiations, there's things that you absolutely love, and there's things that you accept.
feels mentality
You begin to take on the mentality of your coach. If he feels so confident, then I feel confident.
happened last
You don't have to worry about what happened last year; you can start fresh.
claim hope hopeful instead
You have to have a plan. This isn't wishing. Instead of always being in a hopeful situation - like, 'I hope one day ...' - let's claim it now.