Brian Simmons
Brian Simmons
Brian Eugene Simmonsis a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football Leaguefor ten seasons. He played college football for the University of North Carolina, and earned All-American honors. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 17th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the Bengals and New Orleans Saints of the NFL...
came chance slow somebody together
They were in a hurry-up, and that did slow it down and give us a chance to huddle, and we kind of came together as a defense. But you don't want to see that because somebody could get hurt.
drive fun hard next realize takes team work
This is something that as a team and as individuals we can use to drive us for next year. We have to know and realize the hard work that it takes to get here. But once you get there, it's not over yet. The fun is just beginning.
create football thinking win
Of course, we want to go out there and create turnovers. But we're not going to go out there thinking that if we don't get turnovers, we're not going to win the football game.
nobody parameters playing within
The thing about it is nobody is out there freelancing. Everybody's playing within the parameters of what we are doing.
addiction difference hide thrives
Addiction thrives in secrecy. The only real difference is that they can hide this one easier.
amount behind certain closing games halfway last ourselves putting season type until wait
It's big. You get off and you're not behind the eight-ball. The last two years, we've been putting ourselves behind the eight-ball. We've been closing strong, but it was just a too-little, too-late type of thing. You only have a certain amount of games to make your statement, and you can't wait until halfway through the season to do it.
enjoy enjoying football fun playing
It was nothing but fun, having fun out there. You really like to enjoy yourself while you're playing football. I was really enjoying it today.
improved team
It was more challenging than pleasant, but we will be an improved team this year.