Being able to block as a receiver, that was something I tried to make a point to the other receivers at Stanford, that you have to take that to a huge level of importance.
I think at some point during the course of the game, I will have an impact - whether it's blocking or whether it's catching the football.
I love it when receivers catch the balls with their hands.
Calvin Johnson, we've never seen a receiver like him - size, speed and how he's developed his overall route running and toughness.
I think the modern-day wide receiver, I would say that his skill level is not appreciated. It's not just about the numbers. It's the ability to catch the football and put your talent on display.
Tight end is one of the hardest positions to play in football. It's right up there with quarterback and cornerback. You have to have the skills of a wide receiver and the strength of an offensive lineman, and it's not easy to balance those two.
I was honored to spend time with the President on an issue that is clearly important to him. I was also impressed by his wide receiver skills.
Ask a receiver, can we take his gloves off because he's catching the ball too well? Nobody is going to be overly happy about that.
There's a lot to it, but the bottom line as a receiver is to run the right route, get open and make plays.
Tight ends, third down, and the red zone is where you kind of need to stand out to be a very good tight end in this league.
You put a real tough tight end with good hands in the hash area, and there won't be anyone who can cover him. Then you really control the passing game.
I don't think of myself as a small receiver, but you can't control what somebody says about you. It hasn't held me back - actually, I think I've changed the perception of smaller receivers.
When we're playing, I really shape my body to receive the ball - even before it gets to me.
I'm not one of those typical receivers who's like a robot in the slot or outside.
Your job as a receiver is to get open and catch the ball and block in the run game.
I really try to pride myself on route running, catching and being able to be a mismatch anywhere on the field.
Something I really pride myself on is not just being a running back that can catch the ball but if I move out to the slot, I become a receiver.
Jaelen Strong's big. He runs really good routes. He's got great hands.
