05-25-2017, 04:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2017, 11:10 AM by BenderRodriguez.)
FYI - Draft Profile can be found here.
"Bring on the questions!" he says, smiling as he clutches a beer bottle with his right hand.
What, this? This is just root beer. My <burp> ..err... favorite drink. Coach says I need to be getting 5000-6000 calories a day to stay in shape for the draft.
(The bottle's label is clearly torn off)
Hey there Rex - heard a lot about you and the Wheelbarrow. Thanks for showing up.
1. Well, here's the thing. I don't think you'll find a football player in this league who doesn't like to pop a can once in awhile. I don't really think I'm *hic* - err .. scuse me... much different than anyone else. I know teams see my draft profile and they think these situations are much bigger than they actually were. Did I get caught at a bar in high school? Yeah. And I did have one incident in college that could be attributed to hazing more than anything. But look, I'm a grown man now. I can't be busted for underage drinking because I'm not underage. And I'm not going to do anything excessive that's going to make a team think I'm not committed 100%. I think I proved that over the last two years.
2. I think other guys find me to be the comic relief in the locker room. I'm always one to crack a joke, mostly at my own expense. People like me bring a lot of joy and value to a locker room.
3. My best game is when I'm moving forward. If you check out our run game on tape, you'll see who was truly running the play. I take pride in my ability to open up lanes and get to the second level fast.
4. Transitioning to the NSFL is going to be amazing. I'm all for putting in hard work, but the fact that everything is simulated takes all the pressure off. I can finally sit back and let my attributes do all the work.
1) German. And no.
2) The transition was actually really great. As a running back, I felt like an unstoppable force, but that was mostly because I was bigger than everyone. In high school I had to deal with the frustration of having an O Line who had no idea what they were doing. It led me to feel like I had to do everything myself. Transitioning to O Line was like finding my true home. As a former running back, I know how they think and what they need to succeed. Helps me in the run game vastly.
3) Right side is where I spent all of my college time but I'm willing to play anywhere. As long as there are chumps to pancake, chumps will be pancaked. With that said, my game is my run-blocking.
4) In college I was asked to perform a mixed bag of blocking schemes, but I prefer zone blocking because I feel like I have good instincts. I also love getting to the second level and seeing the fear in the cornerback and safeties' eyes before I barrel through them.
5) When your piss starts to come out carbonated you should probably stop.
1. I think the term is "inhumane" - which is how I treat the lineman in my blocking assignments. As far as stress goes, I've never had much of an issue with that. Perhaps something in my genetic programming makes me resistant to the stress of humans. I mean, normal humans, of course.
2. Similarities? Well they both have the same goal - to get the ball into the end zone. The main difference is as a running back I'm looking for the gap to be created, while as an OL I'm looking for the space to create the best gap. One mindset flows well into the other. There are several physical differences obviously, but as far as reading the game, RB and OL are quite similar.
3. No, I'm not naive. I was 284 coming out of high school, and that's absurdly big for a running back in the NFL let alone college. I knew it was either OL or FB for me, and with the trend today with fewer teams running with a FB I knew it was OL or nothing. It was just a matter of figuring out which side was best. OL was definitely my calling from a purely physical standpoint. If I were 100 lbs lighter and 6 inches shorter, I'd have stayed at RB. But like I said, the mental game is very similar, especially as a run block specializer.
4. I don't think I've really had any mishaps regarding alcohol. The circumstances I put myself in were unfortunate, but there's no issue there. I served some form of penalty for my actions, and that's fine and all, but the way I choose to live my life doesn't have any detriment to how well I play football, nor my responsibilities to my teammates. If anything, it makes me a better teammate.
5. I would tell them I actually prefer the term "high-functioning alcoholic." As far as I'm concerned, it's the "functioning" part everyone should be worried about. Does the NSFL test for alcohol? If not, then what's the issue? I'm going to be the greatest. That's right, me, Bender. *he does a little dance, which he calls "the Bender"*
I think getting INTO the 3 point stance is way harder than getting out. The ground just feels so far away sometimes.
I love wind sprints. My favorite conditioning exercise.
Great question...the lunch room is definitely more important. You don't keep a figure like this without eating the proper foods.
It is true about the jerseys. I only want my likeness on my fans if they can truly represent me, Bender.
I actually have special velcro cleats custom designed for me. Makes things WAY easier!
"Bring on the questions!" he says, smiling as he clutches a beer bottle with his right hand.
(05-25-2017, 04:33 PM)Jbearly Wrote:Sir, you do know youre not supposed to be drinking right? This is a professional workspace
What, this? This is just root beer. My <burp> ..err... favorite drink. Coach says I need to be getting 5000-6000 calories a day to stay in shape for the draft.
(The bottle's label is clearly torn off)
(05-25-2017, 04:41 PM)TheLoopster Wrote:Howdy, Rex Tumbleweed, West Texas Wheelbarrow. Got some questions for you:
1. You have a shaky past with drinking, to be frank, and it looks like that might be a concern for many teams. What steps have you taken to work on this issue?
2. What can you bring to a locker room?
3. What's something you excel at on the OL, and what's your greatest weakness?
4. How easily do imagine you'll transition into the NSFL?
Hey there Rex - heard a lot about you and the Wheelbarrow. Thanks for showing up.
1. Well, here's the thing. I don't think you'll find a football player in this league who doesn't like to pop a can once in awhile. I don't really think I'm *hic* - err .. scuse me... much different than anyone else. I know teams see my draft profile and they think these situations are much bigger than they actually were. Did I get caught at a bar in high school? Yeah. And I did have one incident in college that could be attributed to hazing more than anything. But look, I'm a grown man now. I can't be busted for underage drinking because I'm not underage. And I'm not going to do anything excessive that's going to make a team think I'm not committed 100%. I think I proved that over the last two years.
2. I think other guys find me to be the comic relief in the locker room. I'm always one to crack a joke, mostly at my own expense. People like me bring a lot of joy and value to a locker room.
3. My best game is when I'm moving forward. If you check out our run game on tape, you'll see who was truly running the play. I take pride in my ability to open up lanes and get to the second level fast.
4. Transitioning to the NSFL is going to be amazing. I'm all for putting in hard work, but the fact that everything is simulated takes all the pressure off. I can finally sit back and let my attributes do all the work.
(05-25-2017, 04:44 PM)timeconsumer Wrote:1) What kind of a name is Bender? Was your mother a fan of the Breakfast Club?
2) What was the most difficult part transitioning from running back to RT?
3) Do you feel RT is the ideal location for you on the line? Or do you think interior or left tackle would fit you as well?
4) Is zone blocking or man blocking a better scheme for your talents?
5) How many beers is too many?
1) German. And no.
2) The transition was actually really great. As a running back, I felt like an unstoppable force, but that was mostly because I was bigger than everyone. In high school I had to deal with the frustration of having an O Line who had no idea what they were doing. It led me to feel like I had to do everything myself. Transitioning to O Line was like finding my true home. As a former running back, I know how they think and what they need to succeed. Helps me in the run game vastly.
3) Right side is where I spent all of my college time but I'm willing to play anywhere. As long as there are chumps to pancake, chumps will be pancaked. With that said, my game is my run-blocking.
4) In college I was asked to perform a mixed bag of blocking schemes, but I prefer zone blocking because I feel like I have good instincts. I also love getting to the second level and seeing the fear in the cornerback and safeties' eyes before I barrel through them.
5) When your piss starts to come out carbonated you should probably stop.
(05-25-2017, 05:04 PM)JBLAZE_THE_BOSS Wrote:1. Bender, in many circles you've been described as "unhuman". Since there aren't a lot of OL, do you feel more stress to put up robotic numbers?
2. What are the similarities between playing RB and OL?
3. Are you upset that you didn't end up a RB? Or do you feel OL was your calling?
4. Do you regret your mishaps with alcohol?
5. What will you tell teams that accuse you of being a somewhat functioning alcoholic?
1. I think the term is "inhumane" - which is how I treat the lineman in my blocking assignments. As far as stress goes, I've never had much of an issue with that. Perhaps something in my genetic programming makes me resistant to the stress of humans. I mean, normal humans, of course.
2. Similarities? Well they both have the same goal - to get the ball into the end zone. The main difference is as a running back I'm looking for the gap to be created, while as an OL I'm looking for the space to create the best gap. One mindset flows well into the other. There are several physical differences obviously, but as far as reading the game, RB and OL are quite similar.
3. No, I'm not naive. I was 284 coming out of high school, and that's absurdly big for a running back in the NFL let alone college. I knew it was either OL or FB for me, and with the trend today with fewer teams running with a FB I knew it was OL or nothing. It was just a matter of figuring out which side was best. OL was definitely my calling from a purely physical standpoint. If I were 100 lbs lighter and 6 inches shorter, I'd have stayed at RB. But like I said, the mental game is very similar, especially as a run block specializer.
4. I don't think I've really had any mishaps regarding alcohol. The circumstances I put myself in were unfortunate, but there's no issue there. I served some form of penalty for my actions, and that's fine and all, but the way I choose to live my life doesn't have any detriment to how well I play football, nor my responsibilities to my teammates. If anything, it makes me a better teammate.
5. I would tell them I actually prefer the term "high-functioning alcoholic." As far as I'm concerned, it's the "functioning" part everyone should be worried about. Does the NSFL test for alcohol? If not, then what's the issue? I'm going to be the greatest. That's right, me, Bender. *he does a little dance, which he calls "the Bender"*
(05-26-2017, 01:23 AM)Esa77 Wrote:Any trouble getting out of your 3 point stance?
What are your feelings on wind sprints?
More important for an offensive lineman... the weight room or the lunch room?
Is it true that your jerseys are only being offered to fans in size XXXL?
Are you going to hire someone to tie your cleats for you?
I think getting INTO the 3 point stance is way harder than getting out. The ground just feels so far away sometimes.
I love wind sprints. My favorite conditioning exercise.
Great question...the lunch room is definitely more important. You don't keep a figure like this without eating the proper foods.
It is true about the jerseys. I only want my likeness on my fans if they can truly represent me, Bender.
I actually have special velcro cleats custom designed for me. Makes things WAY easier!
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