Tom Ashworth Quotations

I don't know anything about that. I just go to practice and try and improve what I do. I can't worry about any of the other things. Just worry about yourself. . . . It never changes around here. Everybody is playing for a spot at every position. It hasn't changed for me at all since I came here as a rookie.

He's a unique person, ... If you look at the film, he's phenomenal. ... He's so big and strong, and he's probably faster than some of their wide receivers.

Well, you pay attention to what you're doing and watch film. But we've also got some pretty good defensive ends and linebackers that give us pretty good looks in practice. You just practice hard.

We only have seven guys for the offensive line every game -- it's not like we have a backup for every position -- so we have to be versatile.

We spend a lot of time in the weight room and it helps. It's just a progression. (In college) I was growing up and my body was still developing. (Last year) I got a lot of time in and spent a lot of time in the off season (increasing his strength.

They've got a great defense. It's a challenge for us and we look forward to it and moving forward in the season and seeing where we're at.

It's fun to be here with him. I think for both of us it's really neat to be able to play together and share the experience.

I mean, Matt's an awesome player, a great player and he plays left tackle, a tough, tough position,

If you look at the film, he's pretty phenomenal. He's a unique person. He is just extremely gifted. For a guy his size, to be able to move like he does . . . he's probably faster than a lot of wide receivers in this league.

Institutions in Asia are by nature cautious -- they'll follow, but not lead.

I had fun with my tight end playing days (but) I was happy when they were over. I was ready to move inside.

I don't know, it was a long time ago. I forgot about it.

He's tough, he's strong, he's athletic, he's intelligent. He's got it all figured out. You're playing against the premier athletes in the league at left tackle, but he doesn't get intimidated.

You always study the players you go against. You try and stay ahead of it. Those guys are just too good to just show up on Sunday and think you're going to do well. Every week it seems like there's an all-star out there - to me, anyway. Every week is a rodeo. You just hope for the best.