Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.
If you go off the Senior Bowl, that's basically what I can do. I played H-back, I played fullback, I played tight end, I played slot receiver, I ran routes, I caught some balls, blocked, just doing that stuff.
It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.
You just don't want to get pigeon-holed into one position. That's why even though I start out at center, I may play small forward, if I get a rebound and you're not there I can bring the ball up.
I have said from day one I see myself as a center back. But, if I am asked to play in midfield or at right-back, I am happy to do so.
My whole life, I've felt like I can do anything on the basketball court, from playing point guard in high school to having to play center one year in high school, doing everything in college and going through different roles in Philadelphia.
I didn't run the ball very much in college. I sat out most of the time and played a little slot receiver, a little tight end, a little fullback but that's pretty much about it.
For me, Ramos is a full-back, but he has the versatility that allows him to play in different positions without no problems.
I was a big fan of Grant Fuhr. I was a big Oilers fan growing up. I started out playing goal, but there wasn't enough action. So I decided to play out, and I'm thankful, 'cause goalie is a tough position.
Offensively, I can play different positions.
I think I could handle right tackle. With great coaches, I think I can handle anything.
People were always saying how modern players need to be able to play in two or three positions, and those words stuck in my head. I think that I can do just that.
It's important for any player to be versatile enough to be able to play in different positions.
As a rookie, I had changed positions. In college, I was a quarterback, and I had never played other positions.
I wondered if teams were going to find a place for me, but the Bears said linebacker right away. I tried outside linebacker first and I was terrible. Then inside seemed to fit me.
In baseball, you're always moving people around.
I think it's hard for someone to play short and then come back to second. It's not the same.
It's important that a player can play in different positions for if we have to change tactics.
I grew up playing in the outfield and junior year of high school I went over to first base and got some tidbits from my dad, but it kind of came naturally to me.
When I was a kid, I was a striker. Then, I started to be a winger and defender sometimes.
I was a pitcher, played third base, shortstop. I was good at all the positions and great at none. All it takes is a .111 lifetime batting average to make you go into acting.
I am most comfortable in the centre but can play on the side, also.
For me, it's good to have that versatility of playing in different positions. Wherever I'm playing, I try to change my game.
Going to Golden State, I really fine-tuned everything on defense, which is important because the NBA is moving away from standard bigs and going toward bigs that can switch and things like that.
When you have a guy that each week you can change up your game plan a little bit depending on what an offense does - you can put him at nickel, you can put him at linebacker position, Will or Sam or whatever they have him doing, he can create a matchup that the offense is not ready for.
