Booger McFarland
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It's not something that you parade around because there are a lot of people in that same category. But you know it's in your back pocket. And at the right time, you pull it out and it's time to go to work on it.
Movement. Football is a game of movement. You know, years ago, football was a big man's game. It was the bigger you are, the better your chances of succeeding were. You know, guys like Makai Becton, guys like the big kid from Ohio State that went to Cleveland, his name, he was like 6'8", 350. Like, it's no longer a big man's game. I want athletes. Now, you have to be a certain size.
Movement. Football is a game of movement. You know, years ago, football was a big man's game. It was the bigger you are, the better your chances of succeeding were. You know, guys like Makai Becton, guys like the big kid from Ohio State that went to Cleveland, his name, he was like 6'8", 350. Like, it's no longer a big man's game. I want athletes. Now, you have to be a certain size.
Movement. Football is a game of movement. You know, years ago, football was a big man's game. It was the bigger you are, the better your chances of succeeding were. You know, guys like Makai Becton, guys like the big kid from Ohio State that went to Cleveland, his name, he was like 6'8", 350. Like, it's no longer a big man's game. I want athletes. Now, you have to be a certain size.
But for me, like offensive lineman, if you're 300 to 315, that's big enough. Can you move? Because football is now a game of space and it's about getting your best athletes in space. Think about the best people at each position. Trent Williams. What's made Trent Williams a great left tackle? His ability to move and block defenders on the second level.
But for me, like offensive lineman, if you're 300 to 315, that's big enough. Can you move? Because football is now a game of space and it's about getting your best athletes in space. Think about the best people at each position. Trent Williams. What's made Trent Williams a great left tackle? His ability to move and block defenders on the second level.
But for me, like offensive lineman, if you're 300 to 315, that's big enough. Can you move? Because football is now a game of space and it's about getting your best athletes in space. Think about the best people at each position. Trent Williams. What's made Trent Williams a great left tackle? His ability to move and block defenders on the second level.
Think about some of the best guards we've seen. Think about Zach Martin, his ability to move and get up to linebackers and displace people. Think about the best quarterbacks. There are guys that can move now. So football is a game of movement now, and linemen are no different. That's why Aaron Donald can play defensive tackle. I don't know if you saw that article, and I think it was GQ or Essence.
Think about some of the best guards we've seen. Think about Zach Martin, his ability to move and get up to linebackers and displace people. Think about the best quarterbacks. There are guys that can move now. So football is a game of movement now, and linemen are no different. That's why Aaron Donald can play defensive tackle. I don't know if you saw that article, and I think it was GQ or Essence.
Think about some of the best guards we've seen. Think about Zach Martin, his ability to move and get up to linebackers and displace people. Think about the best quarterbacks. There are guys that can move now. So football is a game of movement now, and linemen are no different. That's why Aaron Donald can play defensive tackle. I don't know if you saw that article, and I think it was GQ or Essence.
He said he played the Super Bowl against Cincinnati.
He said he played the Super Bowl against Cincinnati.
He said he played the Super Bowl against Cincinnati.
at 260 pounds 260 now he can bench press 500 so he can get away with it but my point being is you don't have to be a guy like you Rosillo where your thighs are exploding out of your shorts like you don't have to be that guy anymore like all you need to do is you got to be able to move at some point big guy I'm working on the wrong things yes uh who was your favorite tackle then Favorite tackle?
at 260 pounds 260 now he can bench press 500 so he can get away with it but my point being is you don't have to be a guy like you Rosillo where your thighs are exploding out of your shorts like you don't have to be that guy anymore like all you need to do is you got to be able to move at some point big guy I'm working on the wrong things yes uh who was your favorite tackle then Favorite tackle?
at 260 pounds 260 now he can bench press 500 so he can get away with it but my point being is you don't have to be a guy like you Rosillo where your thighs are exploding out of your shorts like you don't have to be that guy anymore like all you need to do is you got to be able to move at some point big guy I'm working on the wrong things yes uh who was your favorite tackle then Favorite tackle?
Obviously, I'm biased. I've known Will Campbell since he was 18 years old, man. Like the kid grew up 35 miles from where I grew up at. I've known him for a long time. People said he couldn't play because his arms are too short. The kid has football character. And what does that mean? That means that his competitive nature, when he gets on the field, is that of a player in which is not talented.
Obviously, I'm biased. I've known Will Campbell since he was 18 years old, man. Like the kid grew up 35 miles from where I grew up at. I've known him for a long time. People said he couldn't play because his arms are too short. The kid has football character. And what does that mean? That means that his competitive nature, when he gets on the field, is that of a player in which is not talented.
Obviously, I'm biased. I've known Will Campbell since he was 18 years old, man. Like the kid grew up 35 miles from where I grew up at. I've known him for a long time. People said he couldn't play because his arms are too short. The kid has football character. And what does that mean? That means that his competitive nature, when he gets on the field, is that of a player in which is not talented.
So imagine the try-hard guy, but now he's got supreme talent. That's what a football character is. He's going to do his best to finish first. He's going to do his best to give everything he has on every rep. That's what a football character is. And he's got it. And he's got it at 6'6 and 315. So I'm partial to him. I like the kid out of Ohio State, too, Simmons. He tore the patella.