🏈Rookies should value mentorship from veteran players in their respective positions.
🤝Building relationships with teammates is important for success in the NFL.
📚Studying film and understanding the game's nuances are crucial for rookies.
💪Perseverance and a strong work ethic are essential for overcoming challenges as rookies.
💡Embrace the learning process and be open to feedback to improve your skills.
What was your welcome-to-the-NFL moment?
—Dak Prescott: Throwing a pass to a player I idolized, Jason Witten.
Saquon Barkley: Eli Manning testing him during practice.
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Chase Claypool: Frank Clark delivering a big hit during training camp.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Losing a fumble in his first game.
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Trevon Diggs: Marcus Peters stripping the ball from him during a game.
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How do you deal with the pressure of performing at a high level in the NFL?
—Dak Prescott: Don't take anything for granted and appreciate every opportunity.
Saquon Barkley: Focus on the present moment, take it one play at a time.
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Chase Claypool: Embrace the pressure and use it as motivation to perform.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Stay confident in your abilities and trust the preparation.
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Trevon Diggs: Create small victories and celebrate progress in your recovery.
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What advice do you have for rookies entering the NFL?
—Dak Prescott: Value mentorship from veteran players and be intentional in your actions.
Saquon Barkley: Study film and understand the game's nuances to improve.
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Chase Claypool: Embrace the learning process and be open to feedback.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Don't take anything for granted and stay ready for any opportunity.
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Trevon Diggs: Have a strong work ethic and be willing to put in the extra effort.
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How do you stay motivated and continue to improve as a player?
—Dak Prescott: Set goals and constantly push yourself to achieve them.
Saquon Barkley: Surround yourself with people who motivate and push you to be better.
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Chase Claypool: Stay hungry and keep working to prove yourself every day.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Trust the process and focus on continuous improvement.
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Trevon Diggs: Take it one day at a time and embrace the grind of getting better.
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What is one lesson you've learned in your NFL journey?
—Dak Prescott: The margin for error in the NFL is small, so strive for perfection.
Saquon Barkley: Trust the process and believe in yourself even during difficult times.
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Chase Claypool: Preparation and intentional practice are key to success.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Success requires purposeful actions and intentional decision-making.
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Trevon Diggs: Stay focused and committed to your goals, even when faced with adversity.
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00:00Dak Prescott, Saquon Barkley, Chase Claypool, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Trevon Diggs discuss their experiences as rookies in the NFL.
06:13Dak Prescott shares his welcome-to-the-NFL moment, throwing a pass to his idol, Jason Witten.
09:01Saquon Barkley recalls his welcome-to-the-NFL moment, learning from Eli Manning during practice.
08:59Chase Claypool talks about his welcome-to-the-NFL moment, getting hit hard by Frank Clark in training camp.
09:53Clyde Edwards-Helaire shares his welcome-to-the-NFL moment, losing a fumble in his first game.
10:53Trevon Diggs talks about his welcome-to-the-NFL moment, getting stripped of the ball by Marcus Peters.
13:30The players discuss dealing with the pressure to perform at a high level in the NFL.
15:55The players provide advice for rookies entering the NFL.
19:20The players share how they stay motivated and continue to improve as players.
21:50The players reflect on the lessons they've learned in their NFL journeys.
