We played in a lot of big games at USC, so I'm used to playing in front of big crowds with a lot at stake.

Yeah, if he's out there I'll try to go up to him and say 'What's up? But I just heard so much about his [game-day] attitude, I'm not sure if I want to do that.

Yeah, I knew what direction I was going.

The thing I have to worry about the most is getting off the ball. It's important for me to get off the ball as fast as possible to make plays.

I'm not going to try to replace him, ... I've got to come out and play ball, that's all. I feel good about their trust in my ability to play.

He just saw the same things in me and him.

I feel really good about how they trust my ability and the rest of the D-line.

When they saw me wrestle, that's when they moved me to defense, ... Wrestling is kind of the same technique you'd use on the defensive line, where you have to stay low and use your hands.

It was surprising. He's a really good player. He's a really good ballplayer, a Pro Bowl player and everything. He's a monster.