If I ended up having a big name, I’m still going to keep that fire because that’s what just drives the great ones. Mike Daniels Read Quote
When you’re a defensive lineman, to get your hands on the ball, it’s a dream. It’s everybody’s dream. Mike Daniels Read Quote
Being under-recruited coming out of Highland, I’ve carried that with me. I keep pushing forward, keep working hard every day, keep my head on straight every step of the way. I tried to keep the reality hat on, knowing I might not get to the NFL, but I also knew it was a great possibility if I kept myself hungry. Mike Daniels Read Quote
You’re a defensive lineman, you get knocked around from all different angles. I’ve been knocked around like a pinball quite a few times. Mike Daniels Read Quote
The Big Ten has great offensive lines and great offensive-line coaching. It prepared me pretty well for the NFL. Mike Daniels Read Quote
Some of those 10, nine-year vets, they know some things that your typical college senior wouldn’t. I’ve come across some guards in the NFL that know how to use their hands better than D-linemen in college. I guess they’ve learned from their enemies. Mike Daniels Read Quote
I was never motivated by a contract. I was motivated by being the best. So I just compete against myself every day and push to get better. Mike Daniels Read Quote
Stats are for losers, really. You’ve just got to go and play better, flat out. Mike Daniels Read Quote
