Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Eugene "Nate" Burlesonis a Canadian-born former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack and was drafted into the National Football Leagueby the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He is currently a color commentator for the Detroit Lions on the Detroit Lions Television Network...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth19 August 1981
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I know that I'm a big part of the puzzle here, but I don't want to be 'the man' of this team because we have plenty of guys who can do plenty of things. A lot of people make a big deal about being labeled the No. 1 receiver in this offense. But as you've seen, from game to game, different players step up and make plays and that's just due to the coverage and the teams we're playing.
hands guy healthy
When Al Harris is healthy, he's one of the toughest guys to compete against. There are cornerbacks who are probably better physically and faster and more talented, but he's one of the guys who knows how to use his hands. He's a good corner.
party doubt pacs
For sure Tupac [Shakur]. Without a doubt. I have to have Pac at the party doing it!
skins littles hawks
It's probably like a fade-hawk. It's kind of a mohawk, it's skin-tight on the sides. But I couldn't go straight Mr. T though. I had to blend it a little bit in case I wear a suit. I would say it's more blended.
teenager giving growing
I was in the process of growing dreads, they were down to my lip. I could whip them back and forth. Then I just thought to myself, "Is this really me? Can I really do this?" So I washed them out and went to the barber shop. I told them to give me a mohawk. But then there was this teenager also getting one. I couldn't do that.
i-can
I can't blend in to how everyone else is looking.
nice boys florida
We don't have anyone with bad haircuts, which is a good thing. Louis Delmas has some pretty nice dreads. He's a Florida boy, so they know how to do it. He gets the title.
athlete nfl league
There's things Calvin Johnson does that nobody else can do. He's obviously huge, his physical attributes outweigh just about everyone in the league. But on top of that, he still has the ability to learn. He's like a sponge and soaks up anything that can help him as an athlete, as a person. On top of that, he's not soft. He catches the ball and tries to get upfield to score. He doesn't slide or go out of bounds. That's a rare find in the NFL.
guy first-impression fields
My first impression was that this guy [Ndamukong Suh] is very confident. For him to be so young, I was kind of caught off guard by how confident he was. But then my first time seeing him on the field, pretty much solidified why he was so confident. He's obviously a monster.
two guy sides
I don't like to put outrageous titles on young guys' heads, but he could be one of the best at that position. All it's going to take are longevity and health. If he has those two things by his side, he'll be one of the best.
athlete nfl lions
Barry Sanders, by far. Not only one of my favorite Lions, but one of my favorite NFL athletes. It's all about highlights for me, I'm a receiver! Sanders is like the NFL version of an And1 mix tape.
talking track hip-hop
I love hip-hop. I'm big into Jay-Z, Kanye, Little Wayne. Those are everyone's favorites, I know. I just like the fact that when they get on track and talk about whatever they're talking about, they have supreme confidence. That's pretty much what you need to have on the field. I like the way they approach their music, they feel like no one can touch them.
play nfl super-bowl
These Seattle Seahawks wide receivers have been called pedestrian, they've been called no-namers, but they always come up with the big play.
changed field randy
I'm pretty much doing the same things I've been doing. Not much on the field has changed now that Randy is gone.