The glory of the big catch is applied more at wide receiver, and tight end would be an even match at my size. It's such a huge advantage being on the outside.
My job is to catch the ball no matter how they throw it - hard, soft, medium. You've got to be able to catch it.
I think the modern-day wide receiver, I would say that his skill level is not appreciated. It's not just about the numbers. It's the ability to catch the football and put your talent on display.
My father was a really good athlete, so his pop-ups really were sky high. Eventually I learned how to judge them properly and catch them well. It was great training for when I started to play on teams, which I did all through school.
As soon as a free kick is given and it's anywhere near the box, I get excited. I don't really concentrate what side the keeper is on, because I always think that if I catch it as well as I can, then I can beat him whichever way he goes.
The absolute worst thing a receiver can do is worry about not catching the ball or about getting hit.
Guys like Bryce Treggs, Chris Harper, Kenny Lawler, Darius Powe, Richard Rodgers, Jackson Bouza. All those guys are incredible. They run great routes and have great hands.
I have proved I have more than linear speed. Track guys are known for not being able to catch, for not having good hands.
That's something that I do pride myself on: making those tough and contested catches, whether it's in the red-zone or on third down.
I definitely respect Kamara's game. He's a different type of player. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He can run in between the tackles. Pretty much a do-it-all back.
Canzeroni is the only defensive catcher that can't catch.
I can catch the ball. You've got to throw it to me.
You break down the tape of the top five backs, all those guys can catch the ball out the backfield. They're special with the ball in hand. Something I strive to be.
Once I got into the league, I liked to watch LaDainian Tomlinson. He was nice, man. Quick, strong, great eyes, able to catch the ball.
There's a lot to it, but the bottom line as a receiver is to run the right route, get open and make plays.
I'm just trying to set my game up to that level of anytime the ball comes my way, I make a play, making people miss and getting the yards after the catch.
One of your best tools is being able to catch the football. But I think you can throw all that out the window when the ball is in the air.
I think that, because of the way I catch, that I'm one of the best catchers to have ever played baseball.
For receivers... it's a lot about timing, having chemistry with your quarterback to be successful and having a guy that you work with over the course of years.
I really try to pride myself on route running, catching and being able to be a mismatch anywhere on the field.
To me, he has his own style. He doesnt remind me any more of myself than I did (other tailbacks). I did things to remind people of Tony Dorsett, but it was a different style. Hes a guy who can catch balls like Marshall Faulk or somebody like that.
When the ball is in the air, my job is to catch it, no matter where it's at, no matter how it is, no matter how difficult or how easy, you've just got to make it.
Something I really pride myself on is not just being a running back that can catch the ball but if I move out to the slot, I become a receiver.
