Firsts Quote by Darius Philon

Playing the nickel is something I'm very, very comfortable doing and I enjoy doing, but also, I know what me playing the safety position…

— Malcolm Jenkins

I will play defensively, but if I can help the team further forward, then I will do that.

— Marouane Fellaini

I can come out and lead a team defensively, pressure the ball, do what you need me to do. And offensively, I've been able…

— De'Aaron Fox

On the defensive end, I have to do my job.

— Joel Embiid

I try to take whatever the defense gives me, have a sense of urgency, know who's guarding me and pick my spots, get my…

— Brandon Ingram

I'll continue to tackle back. I want to help the team as much as I can, and if I need to get back and…

— Dele Alli

There is always pressure playing cornerback. It's just a position where you're always in the spotlight.

— Chris Harris, Jr

When I started playing the game I was just worried about making that next tackle. Especially as a rookie, you're figuring out what you're…

— Brian Urlacher

I think I see the field pretty well and just go out there and break tackles and just do what I do.

— Deebo Samuel

When we're going against Patrick Mahomes and they're not really going to run the ball 18-20 times a game, but they'll pass, so put…

— Micah Parsons

I'm just trying to give my best effort, play the best I can and make winning plays. And whatever defensive assignment I have, I'm…

— Dillon Brooks

I feel like I'm just going to go full speed and tackle. If that means there is friendly fire on my guy, then that's…

— Jason Pierre-Paul