Back Quote by Minkah Fitzpatrick

Defensively, I think I'm very versatile, I can guard different positions.

— Kevin Knox

I prefer safety. That's what I've played my whole life, but if the team needs me to play linebacker, then I'll do it.

— Eric Reid

I think that's one of my strengths, to be flexible up front and to play every position.

— Timo Werner

It's easier to play defense when you can be a bit more physical.

— Jordan Poole

I mean, I think from the competitive side, especially as a defensive back, you don't mind that pressure, going out there on fourth-and-15 or…

— Jason McCourty

Obviously, it's not the same when you play at wing-back. You don't have to defend as much. You don't get exposed in defensive situations…

— Matt Doherty

Positional awareness comes with experience, so getting game time helps, but we also work a lot in training as a back-line and also on…

— DeAndre Yedlin

You have to be physical. If you are not, defensive backs will try to pick on you.

— Calvin Johnson

At fullback you have a little bit more defensive responsibility. You have to help out with your center backs a little bit more. As…

— DeAndre Yedlin

I'm a full-back who is more offensive than defensive, but I'm aware that the defensive side is also important.

— Joao Cancelo

I just play hard on the defensive end. For me, being a good defender is someone who plays very hard on defense and just…

— Yuta Watanabe

I'm able to guard multiple positions, switch and pick and rolls, guard from two to four and be able to help my defence out…

— Pascal Siakam