A Quote by John Matuszak

Defensive lineman in the 3-4 isn't a glory position. He is supposed to tie up as many linemen as possible in order to free the linebackers.

John Matuszak

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Defensive Free Glory Linebackers Lineman Linemen Many Order Position Possible Supposed Tie Up

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John Matuszak
American - Athlete
October 25, 1950 - June 17, 1989

I see more now. As far as concepts, I know where teammates are going, linemen are going. I can read defensive fronts. I can read the body language of linebackers. I study film to see who's a bull rusher and who's a finesse rusher. I think I've learned.

Brandon Jacobs

In order to be one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL - which I am - it's doing things that other people aren't willing to do.

Mike Daniels

I have three Defensive Players of the Year. Only one other player has done that. But being a defensive lineman, it's hard to control the game.

J. J. Watt

I really like to play inside. I really like being able to go one-on-one with an offensive lineman every play. At defensive end, you're more running up the field and containing more than you are just against an offensive lineman.

Darrion Scott

Now that I'm retired, I want to say that all defensive linemen are sissies.

Dan Fouts

I didn't say what I said to be controversial just because most people are picking the Patriots to win. I consider myself a pretty good judge of talent when it comes to defensive linemen and the Panthers' biggest strength is their defensive line. You win the battle of the trenches and that goes a long way to winning the game.

Warren Sapp

A lot of these defensive linemen, they're real whirling dervishes - they do all these fancy moves.

Mike Daniels

But when an offensive sputters and looks out of synch, you can bet one of the defensive linemen is responsible.

Mark Schlereth

I feel like I've helped create a new standard of hustle for defensive linemen.

Jevon Kearse

Defensive and offensive lineman control the game and true sports fans know that.

Dante Hall

I recruit defensive players first. That's where most games are won. Then you've got to get the offensive linemen.

Lee Corso

I have my meals delivered... you know what I like? Chicken and rice... But the problem with being a defensive lineman is, if we get out of hand with our eating, we balloon up to, like, 300-some pounds. So I really got to watch what I eat.

Hugh Douglas

I think for me, or for anyone who plays the quarterback position, it's almost an unspoken word when you think about leadership. Some guys can be a leader and be a running back or a lineman, or wide receiver, strong safety, or linebacker. But when you speak of quarterbacks, it's automatically a default that you're supposed to be a leader.

Cam Newton

In my country, they used to call players who play in my position a defensive midfielder, but it is not defensive.

Fernandinho

Even though you wouldn't want to line a D-lineman and running back up across from each other to block, when you get help initially from the guard, and then the defensive tackle gets picked up by the running back, it's not as bad as a lot of people would think versus if you're just putting that matchup on paper.