121 : NFL Pro Interview : Cody Glenn
Cody Glenn played college football at the University of Nebraska. He played running back throughout his first three years there, and then switched to linebacker for his senior season. He then entered the 2009 NFL Draft, and was selected in the 5th round by the Washington Redskins. He was cut in the preseason, but the Colts signed him and he remained with the Colts from 2009 to 2011. He played in Super Bowl XLIV mainly on Special Teams, and very recently he signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
120 : NFL Pro Interview : Amari Spievey
Amari Spievey played college football at the University of Iowa in the Big Ten. He had problems at school that he had take care of and went to Iowa Central Community College. He transferred back to Iowa, and finished up playing his sophomore and junior year there. He entered the 2010 NFL Draft and was drafted in the 3rd round, 66th overall by the Detroit Lions. He became a contributor on special teams early in his career, and then last year, he was their starting safety for the entire season.
119 : NFL Pro Interview : Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe played college football at UCLA. He totaled 154 punts, 6,624 punt yards, with an average of 43 yards per punt. He entered the 2005 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks and was cut before the regular season. The Minnesota Vikings claimed him and he ended up as the starting punter and has remained as the starter since 2005. He is not afraid to speak about his love for video games, or his band, ‘Tripping Icarus’. Click ‘Read More’
118 : NFL Pro Interview : Adam Carriker
Adam Carriker attended the University of Nebraska and was nominated for numerous awards during his junior and senior seasons like First-Team All-Big 12 and Big 12 DL of the Year. He indirectly served as someone Ndamukong Suh looked up to. He entered the 2007 NFL Draft, and was selected 13th overall by the St. Louis Rams. He then was traded to the Washington Redskins. This most recent season, he totaled 34 tackles, and 5.5 sacks. He is currently an upcoming free agent in 2012.
04 : NFL Pro Feature : Pat Angerer
Pat Angerer played college football at the University of Iowa. He entered the 2010 NFL Draft, and was drafted in the 2nd round, 63rd overall by the Indianapolis Colts. In his two years in the NFL, he has started 27 games, and played in all 32. He totaled eighty-eight tackles last year, one sack, one forced fumble, and two pass breakups last year. Angerer started every game in 2011 for the Colts and finished 4th in the league with 148 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles.
117 : NFL Pro Interview : John Nalbone
John Nalbone played college football at Monmouth University in New Jersey. While he was there, he totaled 101 receptions, 1080 yards, and 9 touchdowns. He was an all-NEC selection during his sophomore, junior, and senior year. He entered the 2009 NFL Draft, and was drafted in the 5th round, 161st overall by the Miami Dolphins. He has been a member of the Vikings, Broncos, Eagles, Bengals, and is now with the Seahawks. He signed a futures contract at the end of the 2011 season.
116 : NFL Pro Interview : Cord Parks
Cord Parks played college football at Northeastern University. He totaled 171 tackles and 12 pass deflections throughout his collegiate carer. He also participated and ran track at Northeastern too. He entered the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He signed with the St. Louis Rams. He has been a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings also. In the end of 2011, he signed with the New Orléans Saints.
115 : NFL Pro Interview : Andre Reed
Andre Reed was a member of the Buffalo Bills from 1985 through 1999. Throughout his time in the NFL, he recorded 951 receptions, 13,198 yards, and 87 touchdowns. He was nominated to the Pro Bowl for seven straight years from 1988-1994. He also made four Super Bowl appearances. He is currently 1 of 15 finalists for the Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Click ‘Read More’ to check out the interview!
114 : NFL Pro Interview : Jeb Terry
Jeb Terry played college football at the University of North Carolina and was an All-ACC selection during his senior year. He entered the 2004 NFL Draft, and was drafted in the 5th round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played in 30 games throughout his 3-year career with the Buccaneers. He was also a member of the 49ers briefly. He started an iPhone/Android app called Gridiron Grunts. (For more info click here)
113 : NFL Pro Interview : J.T. Thomas
J.T. Thomas played college football at West Virginia. He played linebacker and while he was there he totaled 202 tackles, 12 pass deflections, 5.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. He entered the 2011 NFL Draft, and was drafted in the 6th round by the Chicago Bears. He was placed on IR before the season started due to a back injury. He is planning on make a strong return to the NFL next year.
112 : NFL Pro Interview : Reggie Jones
Reggie Jones played college football at Idaho and Portland State. He entered the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. He was placed on IR after getting injured in camp. In 2010, he signed with the Redskins and was on the team for preseason. In 2011, he signed with the Vikings Practice Squad, and recently signed a future/reserve contract.
111 : NFL Pro Interview : Evan Mathis
Evan Mathis played college football at Alabama. He earned First-Team All-SEC Honors in 2004. He entered the 2005 NFL Draft and was drafted by the Panthers in the 3rd round. He played for the Panthers from 2005-2007, then Dolphins in 2008, and the Bengals from 2008-2010. He most recently started 15 games for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011.
110 : NFL Pro Interview : Nick Bellore
Nick Bellore played college ball at Central Michigan. After going undrafted in 2011, he trained on his own throughout the entire NFL Lockout. He signed with the Jets for Training Camp and ended up making their final 53-man roster. He is one of their key Special Teamers, and totaled 19 tackles during his rookie season. Click ‘Read More’ to check out the interview! Read more 
109 : NFL Pro Interview : Jason Babin
Jason Babin was a member of the Tennessee Titans in 2010, and earned his first Pro Bowl appearance after a 12.5 sack season. In the 2011 offseason, he signed a 5-year, $28 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. This season he had a career high 18 sacks and earned another Pro Bowl birth. Click ‘Read More’ to check out the interview! Read more
49 : NFL Pro Interview : Quan Cosby
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[NEW Interview as of 12/20/2011]
Strauss : What was the transition like to the Denver Broncos?
Cosby : It was great. The Denver Broncos are a first class organization and special team. There are great veteran leaders and some young stars in the making.
Strauss : What has Tim Tebow been like to you?
Cosby : He’s great and the same with everyone. He’s a great teammate but I don’t have a specific memory to share about him, however a lot of them are just in the exciting games. Seeing his composure and leadership during them.
Strauss : What’s the difference between how Kyle Orton approached the team, and how Tim Tebow does?
Cosby : The main difference was experience. Kyle Orton had more years and went about the team as a veteran. Tim Tebow had to earn that respect and leadership role and he did that by his work ethic and his competitive nature.
Strauss : What is Coach John Fox really like?
Cosby : Coach Fox is the real deal. Although, lots of people are getting credit for our success this season. He is at the top of the hill. His leadership and coaching style are exactly what this team has needed. His belief in us transformed our mindset, when things didn’t look so well. If he continues to do this, he should be Coach of the Year!
[OLD Interview as of 11/22/2010]
Strauss : Why do you use twitter? How do you connect to your fans?
Cosby : Fans make our game the game it is although they can be tough on us at times for them to feel somewhat a personal connection to us(pro athletes) and have real conversations with us I believe mean a lot to them, and to us also. We’re as “human” as it gets and like fans to know and realize that…
Strauss : If you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?
Cosby : There are many I’d like to meet, but if I had to pick one that I haven’t already met, being as blessed as I am it would be any kid that has it similar and as tough as I did as a child so I could let him/her know they can do better then statistics tell them, and encourage them to do so. Again, I’m very fortunate and have met many inspirational people. Most of my time now is spent trying to encourage youth.
Strauss : How long have you played football?
Cosby : I have played football since the 7th grade.
Strauss : Did you play any other sports in high school?
Cosby : Yes, I went to a small school so I basically played every sport football basketball baseball and ran track. I believe all the sports help the other plus I just really love to compete, not to mention living in a small town it kept me busy and out of trouble, was drafted in baseball and played pro baseball for four and a half years.
Strauss : What was your MLB draft experience?
Cosby : It was cool, kind of crazy, with so many rounds and people but fortunately being drafted in the sixth. I didn’t have to wait as long and loved every second of my time in Pro Ball, lots of life long friends.
Strauss : What is your favorite baseball memory from Baseball? Why?
Cosby : My favorite memory would be in the rookie league and getting to the championship game, and the plays made to get there had a great year. And again, the guys on that team I’m still in touch with and became great friends.
Strauss : What is the most important thing baseball has taught you that helped you the most in football?
Cosby : Baseball taught me to get my degree. Every year, I saw so many guys get released and have nothing to fall back on. And, that was a major factor in me going back to college. In football its taught me the importance of consistency.
Strauss : What sparked a change for you to decide to go to Texas?
Cosby : I chose Texas because it felt right and what I believed God put on my heart through prayer.
Strauss : What is your favorite memory from Texas?
Cosby : The National Championship and Fiesta Bowl, but also many great times with friends away from football.
Strauss : What was the best thing you learned at Texas that has helped you the most in the NFL?
Cosby : I learned to compete daily.
Strauss : Who was your best buddy from Texas? What was the best memory you had with that player?
Cosby : Too many to name one, fighting together and sticking together, on and off the field would be the best memories.
Strauss : What was your NFL draft day experience like?
Cosby : It was great spent it with the icon Dr. Bill Cosby and ESPN.
Strauss : Were you expecting to get drafted?
Cosby : I wasn’t, I live life a little different hoped to, but in my life back has been against the wall many times and I was prepared for that and to handle that possibility.
Strauss : What is your favorite memory with the Bengals?
Cosby : Clinching the division last year, was special for my teammates and me and to see the fan appreciation as well
Strauss : What’s your favorite thing to do in spare time?
Cosby : Hang and chill with family and friends, that’s what life is really about football can be a bonus but life with friends and more importantly family is the best
Strauss : Do you have a nickname? What’s the story behind it?
Cosby : If you play professional sports in my opinion, we all do. Mine, mainly is Q of course because of my first name, no real story behind it.
Strauss : What is your favorite charity? Why?
Cosby : I’m a social work graduate, so I don’t have a favorite I love them all but I really like Make A Wish Foundation, those moments for those unfortunately involved sometimes are the only truly high moments of their life and in the end. It’s an awesome moment for both parties, when kids come to us we learn and appreciate the kids just as much as they do us.
Strauss : If you could describe yourself as any ice cream flavor, what would you be and why?
Cosby : Vanilla I am what I am, you can appreciate the norm or add a little something to get what you want, I change daily.
Strauss : What is your favorite quote? Why?
Cosby : “Live everyday like it’s your last.” …Because of the uncertainty of life of course.
Strauss : For someone aspiring to play football in the NFL, do you have any advice for them?
Cosby : Get your education first but don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t… If you believe, there is always a possibility.
Strauss : Thank you Quan.
Cosby : Thank you Max.
Max Strauss
