Just trying not to have a weakness in any part of my game - that's always been the approach in all aspects of my game: when the team needs me to run block, needs me to pass block, whether it comes naturally or not.
I feel no matter who I'm going against that I can get open in a number of ways.
I take every rep personally. If somebody beats me, I'm going to take that personally.
When you're blocking someone, or when you're running, it's all about putting force into the ground, and that's the epitome of the back squat.
No one wants to be 13 and not able to eat their ice cream after dinner.
Glute bridges make sure my hips are staying in line. Making sure that I'm not putting added stress on the hamstrings, hip flexors, or groin. Being able to stabilize the hips is pretty much the center of playing football, so you can stay healthy.
I've been ingrained since a young age to compete always and strive to be the best, and I think I'm working toward that.
My seventh-grade year, I played football. I was, like, 15 pounds overweight, so I had to lose a ton of weight. They put me at left tackle; they put me on the defensive line. I absolutely hated football. I didn't want to play again. Eighth grade year, I didn't play.
Who doesn't like a nice Belgian waffle?
I think I had a good rookie year, but at the end of the day, I want to be one of the best tight ends ever to play, and I'm going to set my standard for that and work toward that goal.
I rarely drop the ball, and hopefully that trend continues.
My opinion is I can get open against anybody.
In today's society, a lot of males think you have to be strong all the time, and you're not allowed to show weakness. That's just so false.
I think I can contribute to the team in a multitude of ways.
If anyone asks me a fantasy football question or for help, I don't respond.
I'm focusing on being the best I can for my teammates - catching as many balls and putting in as many good blocks as I possibly can.
On third down, anytime our team needs a play, I want to be the guy that gets the ball.
You can't emulate a game until you're in a game.
Tight ends, third down, and the red zone is where you kind of need to stand out to be a very good tight end in this league.
Obviously, I want to be on the field each and every play, but that's not what I can control.
