Making the Switch: A Journey from Safety to Linebacker

🔄The decision to switch positions from safety to linebacker was a personal choice, motivated by the player's desire to explore both positions.

🔥Game reps at linebacker last season provided valuable learning experiences for the player, helping him grow as a linebacker.

💪The player is focused on improving his skills and knowledge, striving to be versatile and ready to play both linebacker and safety.

⚖️Finding a comfort level at linebacker is an ongoing process, but the player is confident in his abilities and adjusting to the position.

📈The player is dedicated to physical and mental growth, working on adding weight and changing his body to best suit his new role as a linebacker.

Why did the player decide to switch positions?

—The player wanted to explore playing both linebacker and safety and felt unsure about sticking to a single position.

What did the player learn from playing linebacker last season?

—The player gained valuable experience and knowledge by playing linebacker in games and grew both physically and mentally in that position.

Will the player still play safety in addition to linebacker?

—The player will be ready to play safety if needed and aims to excel in both positions by knowing the responsibilities of each.

How comfortable is the player at linebacker currently?

—The player is becoming increasingly comfortable at linebacker and is actively working on improving his skills and technique in that position.

What challenges has the player faced during this offseason?

—The player has faced the challenge of adding weight while maintaining athleticism, along with mentally learning a new position.

00:00The player discusses the decision to switch positions and the uncertainty surrounding whether to play linebacker or safety.

00:10Game reps at linebacker last season helped the player learn and grow in that position, despite having primarily been a safety.

00:26The player expresses the willingness to play both linebacker and safety, striving to excel in both positions and learn all his teammates' responsibilities.

00:32Although he feels comfortable at linebacker, the player continues to work on making the position more natural and mastering leverage techniques.

01:01The player opens up about the challenges of mentally learning a new position and physically changing his body to better suit the demands of being a linebacker.