Q and A with Levi Brown

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Q and A with Levi Brown [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Selected by the Cardinals with the 5th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, tackle Levi Brown is adjusting to his new life in Arizona. The former Penn State standout recently sat down with azcardinals.com to talk about his transition into the NFL and life as a rookie with the Arizona Cardinals…[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How has it helped you to have former Penn State teammate Bryant Johnson in Arizona as you make your transition into the NFL? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“It’s been real nice to have another guy from Penn State. He has been here for a couple years now and he showing me the ropes, showing me around the town a little bit, and really took me under his wing. He’s letting me stay with him right now until I find a place to stay and he lets me drive his car every now and then, so he’s been like a big brother for me.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]It has been kind of a whirlwind since draft day for you. Has it sunk in that you’re in the NFL? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I’m very happy to be with the Cardinals. I think this team can definitely be great, I don’t know if it will happen this year, but I think we will make it to the Super Bowl and win it. I’m just really happy to be here.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You admitted to feeling a bit overwhelmed with the playbook at first, but Coach Grimm broke it down for you. Are you feeling more comfortable after having some extra time to process the information? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I feel a lot more relaxed. I’ve been able to take off a little quicker. Last week on our day off I had time to sit down, me and B.J (Bryant Johnson), one-on-one, and go over the plays a little bit. We went over the adjustments that we have to make. Then when I went back out on the field and they started blitzing I was able to pick up on it.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How excited are you to work with Russ Grimm? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“It’s very exciting when you get the chance to work with somebody who has been in the same position and excelled at that position. They’re going to teach you whatever they know and help you reach that level. It’s definitely exciting. He’s been out there teaching us techniques, and showing us how to recover in situations that we might get beat on, so it has definitely been very beneficial.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You mentioned during mini-camp that second-year guard Deuce Lutui has taken you under his wing. What advice has Deuce given you? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“He’s been a cool dude. He’s a very friendly guy. He’s been helping me out with the plays, and he definitely was one of the first guys that called me from the offensive line when I got drafted.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In your short experiences so far, what is the best thing about being a rookie? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I guess they expect you to make mistakes. There a little bit easier on you right now. If some of the vets make the same mistake I made, Coach Grimm will be all down their throat about it. I can make the mistake because there’s some baby in me, but that won’t last long.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What do you think the worst part about being a rookie is? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“It hasn’t happened yet, but I’m sure these veterans have something planned for us. I don’t know maybe a rookie show or you have to carry the pads once (training) camp starts. I know something is going to happen.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Where do you see the biggest difference in practice when you compare college to the NFL? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“At Penn State practices were two hours and fifteen minutes, two hours and thirty minutes long. Here it seems like practice is only an hour and five minutes max so far. The pace is definitely a lot quicker and we’re going full speed with just helmets on.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Who are you most excited to face in the NFL? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“At defensive end, Peppers, Strahan, one of those two because they are considered the best. You want to go against the best to prove to yourself, and once you go against the best, and can beat the best, people start looking at you.” [/FONT]

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[1usctrojan]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You mentioned during mini-camp that second-year guard Deuce Lutui has taken you under his wing. What advice has Deuce given you? [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“He’s been a cool dude. He’s a very friendly guy. He’s been helping me out with the plays, and he definitely was one of the first guys that called me from the offensive line when I got drafted.” [/FONT]

This is so typical of Deuce, he is one of the nicest, sweetest guys around off the field......on the field, however, he is a beast! He was a great leader, we loved him at USC.....thanks Arizona for loaning him to us for two great years.

 

[D-Dogg]

There is no Leonard Davis in this guy.

That's a good thing.

 

[kerouac9]

There is no Leonard Davis in this guy.

That's a good thing.

"I've played tackle, but I'll play wherever it helps my team win, and if that's at guard, I'm a guard," Davis said. "When I was there for my visit, the coaches said they want to pound the ball. I like that.

"Mobility has always been part of my package. As I was growing up, I always had athletic ability. I played guard in high school. I played basketball and threw the shot and discus in track. I didn't at one point in my life just become coordinated. I have always had it."

"I want to run the football," McGinnis said. "I've been in this league for 16 years, and I know that you have to be able to pound people. You had no trouble telling which one Leonard was up on that podium (at televised proceedings from NFL draft headquarters in New York). I'd be interested to know how much thread was in that suit.

The more things change, the more they stay the same...

 

[jefftheshark]

The more things change, the more they stay the same...

Wow. A head coach saying something nice about his team's first round pick. You're right, there is an uncanny similarity between KW and Dave McGinnis that I hadn't noticed before.

The next thing you'll tell me is that they both wear underwear too! It's like they were separated at birth.

The Shark

 

[Krangodnzr]

Wow. A head coach saying something nice about his team's first round pick. You're right, there is an uncanny similarity between KW and Dave McGinnis that I hadn't noticed before.

The next thing you'll tell me is that they both wear underwear too! It's like they were separated at birth.

The Shark

 

[D-Dogg]

The more things change, the more they stay the same...

This doesn't sound like Big to me at all:

“I’m very happy to be with the Cardinals. I think this team can definitely be great, I don’t know if it will happen this year, but I think we will make it to the Super Bowl and win it. I’m just really happy to be here.”

“At defensive end, Peppers, Strahan, one of those two because they are considered the best. You want to go against the best to prove to yourself, and once you go against the best, and can beat the best, people start looking at you.”

At least not the Big that showed up on Sundays...

 

[Second Deck]

Damn that half empty glass. Glad my is full of Cardinal Kool Aid. Kick some butt Levi.

 

[cardsfanmd]

I understand why Big is gone. I dont disagree with it either. The staff just didn't feel that his output was worth his price tag. But as a person and a teamate I think he was fine. I dont remember him alienating teamates or getting into trouble with the law. Nor did he ever badmouth the organization. While his effort and concentration were sometimes lacking, his attitude seemed good to me. Personnally, I think had he come out this year KW would have selected him and Grimm would have lit a fire under his ass and made a star out of him. JMO

 

[kerouac9]

I understand why Big is gone. I dont disagree with it either. The staff just didn't feel that his output was worth his price tag. But as a person and a teamate I think he was fine. I dont remember him alienating teamates or getting into trouble with the law. Nor did he ever badmouth the organization. While his effort and concentration were sometimes lacking, his attitude seemed good to me. Personnally, I think had he come out this year KW would have selected him and Grimm would have lit a fire under his ass and made a star out of him. JMO

That's kind of how I feel, but I do disagree with the decision, and I'm not 100% on board with it being totally Whis's decision.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I’m very happy to be with the Cardinals. I think this team can definitely be great, I don’t know if it will happen this year, but I think we will make it to the Super Bowl and win it. I’m just really happy to be here.” [/FONT]

Ahhhhh. To be young and naive again.....

 

[Gambit]

Ahhhhh. To be young and naive again.....

You mean you don't believe it?! Next thing you know, you'll tell me that every kid doesn't have a chance to be President.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

You mean you don't believe it?! Next thing you know, you'll tell me that every kid doesn't have a chance to be President.

You have to learn to crawl before you can walk. Let's focus on running the ball effectively. Let's focus on adequate offensive line play. Let's focus on not getting our butts handed to us in the secondary. Let's focus on winning on the road first. Hell, let's focus on the playoffs first.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Well I wasn't big on taking Brown with the #5 pick initially. I really wanted us to go defense and take a guy like Adams. However Adams wasn't there at #5 overall. I don't think Brown was the best value at #5 overall. However after watching what the coaching staff is doing with this OL the Brown pick makes more sense. I still am a little concerned about keeping Leinart upright but if we can get the running game going we will be better in the long run.

I see Deuce Lutui becoming a leader of this OL. If Deuce and Levi can develop some chemistry on the right side of the line we will be set for years. I love that these guys are spending so much time together.

I must say that I am becoming more and more excited to see how this new OL turns out. Whiz and Grimm have officially taken the Big Red Lie and blown it up. They are essentially starting from scratch and this absolutely had to happen. Obviously what we had here the last 5 years wasn't working and Big changes were almost required.