Quotes About Adaptability

I play the number ten role but also off the side or deeper.

The whole key about the no-huddle is getting first downs because if you're getting three-and-out, it kind of defeats the purpose.

Defence must be more adaptable, able to respond quickly to the changes in the security environment and the character of conflict.

There aren't many players around who can organise the game from in front of the defence. You have to be fast, work hard and know how to read the game.

To win games sometimes I need to get more in attack, and sometimes I need to defend more, but the main thing is to focus on getting the three points every game, and I will manage when to go forward more and when to help the team in defence.

My natural position is left-back in a four-man defence, but you have to be ready to help the team in the way the coach wants.

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

My position is a centre back, but I've played right back before and I started my footballing career as a midfielder. I see myself as a central defender, and I feel most comfortable there.

On a lot of teams that bottom guy, that weakside defender, is critical if something happens and you're broken down off the dribble or you're beat. That person has got to be there.

In football, when I break the line of scrimmage, I see a player in front of me, a defender, and already in my head I'm thinking, 'I'm going to make him miss.' So I'm already looking at the next defender like, 'OK, how can I set this guy up to get him out of position, too?'

I think I can play with three defenders. I'm capable of doing it.

That's one thing I pride myself a lot more now, playing defense, I do what the team needs me to do. If we need a stop, I'll do it. That's a major, major part of my game now.

You're a pick-and-pop guy sometimes. You can get rolling with what the defense gives you.

I like to score when I can, but if I can't do that, I like to do the other things - defense, blocking, rebounding.

I'll pinch-run all day, I'll play defense all day, it doesn't matter to me.

There's always going to be a way for me to go around a defense or play mind games and find a way to win.

I feel like I've matured in that area too, taking what the defense gives you, not trying to make too much. If it's two, just stick your head in there, and drive to get the two.

Basketball, you're not always going to have your best, but you find ways. If I'm not shooting well, I can pass, I can play defense. There's other things I can do. I can take that to golf.

I trust my ability to play in any defense.

I really don't look at myself as a defensive end or a linebacker or a cornerback or a safety. I don't try to limit myself to just rushing the passer or dropping back in coverage or being a run-stopper; I try to be great at football.

You can look at every game, some where I've been a defensive player and others where I've had an impact.

I'm not the kind of guy who gets defensive after something goes wrong.

I can play at full back on either side, but I prefer the central defensive position.

I feel like every guy has a job to do on the defensive end, and that job can change night to night. My biggest thing is, I try to do my job, and compete.