Me having the same defensive coordinator in back-to-back seasons... I am only going to get better. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
I say this with a heavy heart: I am medically retiring from the NFL. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
Anytime you're learning a new defense, there's going to be so much of a - everybody uses different words as far as terminology. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
I just want everybody to have that one goal, that, 'Hey, we're going to make a Super Bowl run, and we're going to have… — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
You have to be a grown man and take responsibility upon yourself to put the work in that you need to do. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
All the RPOs and the options that teams are running. They're always trying to match up their fastest guys up on the linebackers. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
One step makes a huge difference. Obviously, if you're in better position to make a tackle when you're farther up on him or to… — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
I mean, wherever you can play guys and they can be successful it's going to be good for the team. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
Just be yourself and work, gain the respect of others and show them that you care and you're going to give it your all. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
We could get traded tomorrow. We could get cut tomorrow. So people need to realize what they're saying on social media because I think… — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
DQ's special. You've got to give him so much credit because the type of coach he is and the way he gets guys to… — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
You have to prove yourself every snap. Otherwise you ain't going to last long. — Leighton Vander Esch Copy Share Image
