134 : NFL Pro Interview : Rishaw Johnson
Rishaw Johnson was a teammate of NY Giants DB, Chad Jones in high school after being forced to move because of Hurricane Katrina. He then went on to play at Ole Miss University. Due to what he calls ‘some big-time mistakes’, he was kicked off the football team in 2010. He then transferred to a DII powerhouse, CalU Pennsylvania. He started all twelve games this past season at Offensive Guard for CalU. He earned DII All-American also. He was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. He entered the 2012 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He signed a UDFA contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
130 : NFL Pro Interview : Alex Hoffman-Ellis
Alex Hoffman-Ellis attended Hamilton High School, and he didn’t start playing football until his senior year. From there, he went to play at Moorpark College, and in eleven starts, he totaled ninety-one tackles and two sacks. He then transferred to Washington State University. He started since his sophomore year, and played in 35 games with 33 starts, and 253 tackles, four interceptions (returning two of them for touchdowns, seven pass breakups. He is entered for the 2012 NFL Draft. Click Read More to check out the interview with the young and fiery linebacker, Alex Hoffman-Ellis.
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.
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.
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)
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 
106 : NFL Pro Interview : Marcel Shipp
Marcel Shipp was a member of the Arizona Cardinals from 2002 through 2007. More recently, he played in the UFL with the Las Vegas Locos. His best season came in 2003 when he played with Emmitt Smith in 2003. He totaled 830 yards on the ground and another 184 receiving.
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99 : NFL Pro Interview : Bruce Miller
Bruce Miller played college football at UCF. He was the Conference-USA Defensive Player of the Year for his phenomenal senior season. He entered the 2011 NFL Draft, and was drafted in the 7th round by the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Jim Harbaugh decided to switch him to fullback, and he talks about the adjustment.
15 : NFL Pro Interview : Darryl Tapp
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[NEW INTERVIEW as of 9/14/2011]
Strauss : How do you grade your preseason performance?
Tapp : I will give my preseason performance a C. I am a hard grader first of all, and its my first year in this new scheme. I thought we were not as consistent as we would like to be on a day in-and-out basis, but that will come the more we practice. The lack of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this offseason hurt us as far as learning the scheme and getting comfortable.
Strauss : What is it like to add Cullen Jenkins and Jason Babin to the defensive line?
Tapp : Cullen and Babs are huge additions to the defensive line. They both bring experience, intensity, and most importantly heart.
Strauss : What are your expectations for this season?
Tapp : I personally expect this defensive line to be the best in the league. We are a bunch of guys no one really wanted and we are out to prove we can play at a high level.
Strauss : What’s DL Coach, Jim Washburn like?
Tapp : Coach Wash[burn] is unbelievable. Hall of Fame Dline coach in my eyes. He sees the game like players do and he breaks it down in a way that we can understand it. He is a Hard nosed, Rugged, motivator that always gets the most out of us.
Strauss : What’s Defensive Coordinator, Juan Castillo like?
Tapp : Coach Juan [Castillo] is awesome. He is a coach to has alot of knowledge about the game. He has tons of energy and passion for coaching and its been pretty cool being lead by him.
[OLD INTERVIEW as of 5/15/2010]
Strauss : Why do you make it important to connect to the fans?
Tapp : I make that an area of importance because the fans are special to me. I had great fans at Virginia Tech, then in Seattle, and now in Philly. I want the fans to know that I don’t take them for granted!
Strauss : Who was your childhood star?
Tapp : My family was my childhood stars. I looked up to my Mom, my Dad, and my two older brothers.
Strauss : If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
Tapp : I look forward to meeting my Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. No one is more important than him.
Strauss : What is your favorite song to listen to before a game? What pumps you up?
Tapp : I don’t have a favorite song that I listen to before a game, because each game is different. I listen to all types of music from R&B, Rap, to Gospel.
Strauss : What is your favorite movie of all time?
Tapp : Major Payne is my favorite movie
Strauss : What is your favorite snack food?
Tapp : I love cookies!
Strauss : What is your favorite type of pie?
Tapp : Sweet Potato Pie at Thanksgiving is my favorite.
Strauss : What is your favorite TV-Show?
Tapp : My favorite TV show is the Cosby Show, classic tv.
Strauss : What is your favorite meal?
Tapp : My favorite meal is anything my wife or mom makes.
Strauss : What is your favorite video game?
Tapp : There is a tie between my favorite video games, God of War, NBA2k, and Madden.
Strauss : What is the one thing you can’t leave your house without?
Tapp : The Bible.
Strauss : How long have you played football?
Tapp : I have played football for 14 years.
Strauss : Did you play any other sports in high school?
Tapp : I played football, basketball, ran track, in addition to playing soccer.
Strauss : What is your favorite sport to play other than football?
Tapp : Soccer is my favorite sport to play other than football, it was my first love.
Strauss : What was your favorite NFL team growing up?
Tapp : My favorite team was the Washington Redskins and it still is, except when we play them!
Strauss : When did you realize that you were going to play football in college and in the NFL?
Tapp : My junior year I realized I was going to play football at the collegiate level and then, during my senior year in college I realized I was going to play in the NFL.
Strauss : If you weren’t playing in the NFL, what would you want to do?
Tapp : I would be working for an athletic company designing commercials if the NFL was not in my future.
Strauss : When did you see your first live NFL game?
Tapp : I have never seen a live NFL game before. I have only played in them. I always watched them on television though!
Strauss : What is your favorite memory from VT?
Tapp : The best memories from Virginia Tech was scoring a touchdown in a rivalry game against University of Virginia in the snow and it my last home game at VT and I had three sacks, blocked a field goal, four quarterback hits, and caused a fumble.
Strauss : How has choosing a number worked throughout your career?
Tapp : I had 55 since High School, and I am going through withdrawals now because I am not wearing it. It’s the only number I have really know until this year, and one day I will get it back. I am now number 91.
Strauss : What impact did your high school coach have on your football career?
Tapp : My high school coach had a major impact upon my career because high school is where I developed a passion to play football and he taught me the techniques and the skills need to play.
Strauss : Describe the hardest change between the jump from high school to college.
Tapp : The hardest change between high school and college is the speed of the game. It gets a lot faster.
Strauss : What impact did your college coach have on your professional career?
Tapp : My college coach had a tremendous impact because he saw the talent in me and offered me a college scholarship first and then, placed me in situations to be successful in the classroom and on the field.
Strauss : What can you expect from playing D-1 football?
Tapp : You can expect to go to a great academic school and play top college programs and players every week.
Strauss : Who was the hardest player for you to get past in college?
Tapp : D’Brickashaw Ferguson of University of Virginia, and now he’s on the Jets. He was the hardest collegiate player to get past. He is very athletic and very talented!
Strauss : What’s the hardest workout for you to complete?
Tapp : Running Hills at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia during the offseason.
Strauss : Describe the hardest change between the jump from college to the NFL.
Tapp : The hardest change between the jump from college to the NFL is the fact that you are no longer a student athlete, football is now my job and the way I provide for my family.
Strauss : What was it like to train for the combine?
Tapp : Training for the combine was very intense!
Strauss : What was your draft day experience like?
Tapp : My Draft day experience was a great one but felt so long. The draft started at noon and I got drafted finally in the second round at 8PM.
Strauss : How has your game improved beyond your college years?
Tapp : I have gotten a lot smarter these past four years that I have been in the NFL. I have become a student of the game.
Strauss : What is an experience you have had that changed your life?
Tapp : Every experience that I have had up to this point has cultivated my life.
Strauss : How important has film been to your development? What do you look for when you watch film?
Tapp : Film study is what separates good players from the great ones. I look for offensive tendencies on formations and alignments, and I look to see what the individual player I will be up against like to do as far as strengths and weaknesses.
Strauss : Who do you compare your game to? Why?
Tapp : I compare my game to Dwight Freeney, we are the same in weight and stature.
Strauss : Could you have predicted how far football was going to carry you?
Tapp : I never would have expected football would expose me to many different opportunities.
Strauss : What is your favorite quote?
Tapp : Proverbs 3:5 from the Bible, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on thine own understanding.”
Strauss : For someone aspiring to play football in college and in the NFL, do you have any advice for them?
Tapp : Work hard in the classroom and on the field! Good things will come!
Strauss : Thank you for your time.
Tapp : No Problem, Go Eagles!!!!!!!!!
96 : NFL Pro Interview : Nate Ness
Nate Ness played college football at Arizona during 2007 and 2008 after playing JuCo at El Camino College where he recorded 19 interceptions and 8 touchdowns. He totaled 97 tackles and 7 interceptions while at Arizona. He entered the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He has been a member of numerous teams. Read more
94 : NFL Pro Interview : Tony Horne
Tony Horne played college football at Clemson. He entered the 1998 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He signed with the St. Louis Rams. He won Super Bowl XXXIV as a KR. He was nominated to be a Special Teams Captain. He was traded to the Chiefs, but got injured and never played football for the rest of his life. Read more
93 : NFL Pro Interview : Chris Maragos
Chris Maragos went to Western Michigan and then transferred to play at his dream school, Wisconsin. He went undrafted after the 2010 NFL Draft. He signed with the 49ers and made the team’s practice squad. He then signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He is currently on their active roster.
89 : HOF Pro Interview : Warren Moon
Warren Moon was the Rose Bowl MVP in 1978. He played football in the CFL for the Edmonton Eskimos. He won five straight Grey Cup Championships. He then entered the NFL, signing with the Houston Oilers. He also played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Chiefs in his career. He retired passing for over 49,000 yards and about 290 touchdowns. He is 4th all time in Passing Yards, and 6th all time in Passing TDs. He was inducted into both the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Read more
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