In the pros: Eric Berry

"I like to watch a bunch of different guys. One of the more inspiring guys that I've seen in terms of, like, career-wise is Eric Berry, battling through everything he's battled through, [including cancer and an Achilles tear]. I thought it was real cool how he bounced back and was in the AFC Championship Game this past year, after all that he's done. And like I said, guys like Eric Weddle, Earl Thomas — now with the Ravens; and Kam Chancellor, unfortunately who had a lot of head injuries; Devin McCourty, guys who have just been consistent in the places that they've been. I can respect that, especially being in it now and seeing how difficult it is and upholding those reputations year in and year out with organizations. …

"I don't even know if I know how to differentiate [watching] film [from watching just as a spectator]. …

"I'll watch a defense if I'm specifically looking to see what they're in, but now when I'm watching, obviously the screen most of the time is on the offensive side of the ball anyway. You rarely see what the defense is doing. So I'm watching for offensive concepts. It's kind of just drilled into me. I'm looking at what they're trying to exploit. What matchups do they like? Who are they going to? …