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. D'Brickashaw Ferguson culturedepartmentfeel Change image and share on social
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. D'Brickashaw Ferguson agentarrivalcombine share on social
It takes a little bit more mentally to figure out what I need to do to be most effective. The game is ever evolving. So you have to constantly pay attention to the change because you don't want to be left behind. D'Brickashaw Ferguson attentionbitechange share on social
When a 300-pound person like me is playing, I'm supposed to drink at least a gallon of water a day. D'Brickashaw Ferguson daydrinkgallon Change image and share on social
It's just a blessing from above. I can't stress that enough, because I don't feel like it's anything that I've done. For me to say, 'Well, it's because of this, this and that is why I've been able to play,' it's just a lie. I couldn't tell you why. D'Brickashaw Ferguson blessfeelhave share on social
Players have an in-season playing weight, and we have to be careful not to stray too far from it when we're not under the watchful eye of the nutritionist. This can be a problem when the food isn't being prepared and regulated by our cooking staff. D'Brickashaw Ferguson carefulcookeye share on social
I try to work on all aspects of my game, whether it be run, pass. I think you can never stop growing, and I definitely take that mindset. You've just got to keep on grinding. D'Brickashaw Ferguson aspectgamegrind Change image and share on social
Rex Ryan is definitely a very confident individual and, when you have someone who believes firmly in what he's speaking, you naturally absorb it. D'Brickashaw Ferguson absorbbelieveconfident Change image and share on social
Everyone's struggle is different. Just because I wasn't struggling on the streets, it doesn't mean I don't know what it's like to struggle. D'Brickashaw Ferguson streetstruggle Change image and share on social
There's a number of years that went by going from a white belt to a black belt. And I think, in a similar respect, years go by with your maturation process, and it's just as important to be disciplined with that as it was in karate. D'Brickashaw Ferguson beltblackdiscipline share on social