“I think the biggest thing for me now is that I have a better understanding of what to expect as far as things go and the scheduling. Your first year is a little crazy because you are preparing for the draft and don't know where you will be playing.” ThinkingKnowsYearsFirstsLittlesUnderstandingCrazyPreparingScheduling Author:Giovani Bernard
“You don't realize how long that NFL season is. It's a long season, especially in your first year. Not only do you spend a lot of time preparing for the draft and working out, but they you have OTAs, minicamps, training camp, preseason games. By the time you get to week six you've already had one of the longest years of your football life and you still have 11 weeks to go, plus the playoffs.” YearsFirstsLongStillsGamesRealizingWeekFootballSixTrainingSeasonsWork OutNflPlusCampsPreparingPlayoffsHey YouTraining Camp Author:Giovani Bernard
“I would have to say that first preseason game. Just to put the pads on as an NFL player for the first time. It's a humbling experience because you realize that you are here and now you have an opportunity to go to work and continue to better yourself as a player. It's what you work for as an athlete and you know once you get there the real work begins.” KnowsFirstsRealOpportunityGamesRealizingPlayerFirst TimeAthleteNflHere And NowHumblingPadsReal WorkNfl PlayersBetter YourselfHumbling Experiences Author:Giovani Bernard