I just want to give myself the best opportunity to show what I can do. I don't want to short-change myself.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'm glad I have a chance to be a part of it.

You're always facing the top defenders in this league. To go out there and do your best, that's all you can ask for.

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.

We have a culture in Freeport, especially in our football department. We feel that we're the best team on Long Island, in New York, hands down.

He was a long and skinny individual like myself, and I tried to emulate some of the things he did.