Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is starring in Braun’s new “#FaceGreatness” campaign. The commercial shows Wilson psyching himself up in a mirror before putting on pads and heading to work, and a close look sees that the team from Braun made sure Wilson got rid of that beard he was rocking last postseason.

Have to look the part, of course.

In an interview with For the Win, Wilson talked about Braun, his late father, Andy Dalton’s contract, and what his team looks like in preseason camp.

On his late father

“You know, my dad and I always talked about the difference between being good and great. And it’s about inner belief. I remember as a child watching my dad, he used to shave every morning, and I always felt truly inspired by him, the confident man looking in the mirror. That’s why me being a part of Braun, their Face Greatness campaign, it means a lot to me.

“And I actually talked about that at my dad’s funeral. I used to watch my dad shave every morning, and I used to have this gold razor. It was pretend; it didn’t actually work. It was for me to practice with. And I used to put shaving cream on my face and pretend, you know, trying to be like a man next to my dad.”

On the Seahawks offense’s training camp

“We feel great. The guys look unbelievable. Percy Harvin is doing really well. Same with Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse. Those are guys that look extremely good.

“And obviously to have Marshawn [Lynch] back out there helps as well. The guys are clicking. We’re very confident. We’re all on the same page.”

On surprises at training camp

“I think Paul Richardson, our young wide receiver, he’s doing a tremendous job. I think Robert Turbin, the running back, another one. Both of those guys are expected to play at a high level. They’re just doing so well right now. It’s impressive to watch them play.”

On Marshawn Lynch

“He’s doing an unbelievable job. He’s one of the best running backs of the game, and he knows how to get right back in there and play the game.

“He’s a great teammate. He loves the game of football. He loves people, he loves kids, he loves getting involved with the community. A lot of people misunderstand him. But the guys on this team we really understand who he is, where he comes from, what he means to, you know, not just to us, but to so many kids across the country.”

On Peyton Manning

“I’m just honored to be on the field with him. He’s arguably the best quarterback to ever play the game.”

On Andy Dalton’s reported $115 million contract

“That has nothing to do with me. I just have to go out and play well. I don’t focus on that kind of stuff. I ignore the noise.”

On reactions to his MMQB article on African-American quarterbacks

“There’s been a ton of positive feedback. Not just in the sense of the history of the game, but in how our culture is changing. I want to do everything I can to help our nation improve and grow.”

On what Coach Carroll wants him to work on this season

“I think just to continue to improve my footwork, improve everything I do, all the little details. I’m trying to be great one day. I’m constantly working on the little details. Not one particular thing, but trying to improve my footwork, my balance, and my base.”