It actually took me a year to learn how to play running back - to understand what they were doing defensively and then what our guys were doing every single play.
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I am a better running back every time I step on the field. I try to get better each game, each summer, each season.
The other thing was that when I was at the University of Miami, we ran a pro-style offense and defense. I started each year by going to a pro training camp, I visited with various pro coaches, and I did this for five years.
My rookie year was huge for me as far as the learning curve, especially those last three games.
Anytime you've got a good running back, it will help your passing game.
I loved to make a great defensive play, I'd rather do that than hit a home run.
I understand what's expected of me. I understand the lineage for the running back position of the Dallas Cowboys.
Our whole philosophy was to intimidate the quarterback. We were able to do it. We were pioneers. People still recognize us as, maybe, the best defensive line of all time.
I learned from different guys I played with, too. The key was probably three people: The good Lord, the offensive linemen I played with and great fullbacks that could block very well.
I led the state in defensive interceptions my senior year, with seven in nine games. Then I went to Montana to play basketball and found out quickly that my college career wasn't going to work out how I'd envisioned it.
I had a great year and left my guts out on the field.
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