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" A lot of these defensive linemen, they're real whirling dervishes - they do all these fancy moves. "
Mike Daniels
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" 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventures' - it took a long time for that to get animated because the old-school animation wouldn't have the glorious nature of JoJo justice. Watching shows like that and 'Super Kia,' 'Black Clover,' 'Attack on Titan,' being able to watch some anime the night before the game definitely helps relax me. "
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" I say I'm the strongest in the NFL, but the yoga has helped me to a point where I can't be moved off the line, because I know how to get rooted in the ground and use the energy around me. "
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" A lot of 'Shonen Jump' anime, you see a lot of battles, a lot of aggression, and it's very relatable to players. There's a hero, and he has to go through a lot of rough training, put his body through the unthinkable so that he can save the world or do his task. His or her challenge is saving the world; our challenge is winning the game. "
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" I really wanted to be the biggest, baddest guy - not to mess with anybody, just so nobody would mess with me. "
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" When something needs to get done and it doesn't get done, I take it personally. And that's just how you have to be. "
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" Imagine being a running back or a receiver. You get tackled, and then when you get up, you're surrounded by a bunch of guys, and they're all screaming and yelling at you... Mentally, it wears on you, like, 'God, how long can I do this?' It's a mental thing. "
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" Look at the old Packers - those guys were mean. Reggie White would say, 'Here comes Jesus,' and then he'd club you into next week. "
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" The second guy always gets caught, and that's why you have to initiate it instead of retaliating. "
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" You name me a Super Bowl that had a pacifistic defense, and I'll give you my paycheck. I'm serious. There aren't any. "
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" How I go about my work is I like to stay consistent. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and I have a really good program, and I like to stick to it. "
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" I was never motivated by a contract. I was motivated by being the best. So I just compete against myself every day and push to get better. "
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