When the Detroit Lions selected defensive back Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick in last month’s NFL draft, they were undoubtedly looking for a player who could immediately embody the team’s ethos.
Arnold showed just how well he fits this mold during a press conference on Friday morning at the Lions’ rookie minicamp.
Echoing a sentiment that head coach Dan Campbell would surely appreciate, Arnold emphasized his intense competitiveness in a way that highlighted his dedication to football. “If my mom was a receiver, I’d jam her into the dirt,” he stated, illustrating his commitment to the game. “And she knows that.”
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This kind of declaration isn’t new in the world of sports. It recalls, for example, Hall of Fame pitcher Early Wynn’s famous remark about being willing to “knock down his own grandmother” if she was in his way on the field.
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s worth noting that Arnold had previously shared a heartfelt message to his mother, Tamala Arnold, at the NFL combine in March, showing his softer side off the field.
