Brandin Cooks

We have to have an internal clock: 'OK, our quarterback is under duress, we need to get open faster than normal.'

It's kind of hard to put in words, but it's been a tremendous change, coming from where I came from to living my dream that I always thought about my whole life.

My quickness is most corners' nemesis. When they're trying to press me, I've got to use my special abilities and that's being quick coming off the line.

Look at Drew Brees' stats. He's getting the ball to all of his wide receivers. As a receiver, when you see that, you get excited.

That's what it's all about, making my mom proud.

In Corvallis it's all about the Beavers, and I loved that.

When you're in L.A., it's easy to get caught up in the high life. Everyone down there is all about the Lakers and other pro teams.

The name UCLA on a degree means so much.

I just continue to do what's been expected of me, do it more and do the best I can at my role. I feel like everything else will take care of itself.

My motto is to catch up so I don't get left behind.

I just want to win.

I know that I can play this game at a high level, whether someone thinks it or not.

It all changes when we get the pads on. That's when we see who's tough, who can take a hit, who can still be fast with that extra weight.

I was taught to do the little things right. When I got into the NFL, I knew to follow the path and just do what I needed to do.

If I'm doubled every play and getting bracketed, somebody else is open.

I'm expanding on being that playmaker that I am, to be more explosive.

I mean at the end of the day, if you're on any team that's not winning, it's probably not going to be as fun.

CeeDee. Man, he's special.

My job isn't only to come make plays, but it's also to pass that game along to the next generation.

I love my city and I think we breed special athletes out here. Like you hear a lot of stuff about Stockton but at the end of the day we breed special athletes that just have a love for our community and for one another.

It feels amazing obviously when you can come back and be in your community and give back.

It's one thing to run fast, but to be able to play fast.

If you dwell on something, all that's going to do is lead to the next play, and that's going to lead, and the next thing you know, your confidence starts to get shaken.

I didn't get to free agency because people are jumping the gun to get me before I get there.

You ask my teammates, any coaches I've been a part of, I would think they would say I've been one of the best teammates they've had.

That's an area I have to understand. Everything can't be 100 mph.

One thing I was sure of is I wasn't going to be out-worked. You might be talented. You might be better. But if me and you get on the treadmill, the only way you'll beat me is if I die.

When your number is called, showing up for your team and making the play, that's what it's all about. Any time I get an opportunity, I just have to take advantage of it and be the best I can for my teammates.

I really want to make it more accessible to minorities because I think it's a whole other world out there that my community and my culture, we don't talk about. We talk about sports. We talk about certain things, but I don't really think we talk about being a pilot, and I think it can be so fulfilling.

I call myself a cautious flyer to this day. Even though I'm IFR rated, my minimum is still, I want it to be a VFR day if I'm flying by myself.

I know a lot about Steve Smith. That's one of the guys I actually model my game after.

Getting out in space, being elusive, that's my game.

In college the comparisons were good, but now I'm an NFL player and I've got to make my own game.

I will be the first one in my family to get a degree.

Definitely growing up and coming out of college, I loved Steve Smith's game - the way he's physical, how diverse he is, the way he is able to run routes and he plays with that chip on his shoulder.

I definitely know a lot about Darren Sproles. We do have kind of the same skill set, but at the same time, obviously I'm a receiver. He was more in the backfield, catching screens.

Coach Payton said I could be used in the slot and outside and possibly returning kicks. That's my game!

When you got someone throwing full speed and then he has to hit you on that back shoulder, you have to slow down.

My mom raised us four boys by herself. It was awesome. It rubbed off on me, her work ethic.

Whatever the case may be, I'm using my height as an advantage, not a disadvantage.

I use my speed, my quickness, using the way I move to change direction and get those bigger corners on their heels.

I don't regret anything in life.

I'm just going to keep my head down and work.

In college, the two-a-days are real.

I want to learn from the best, and those who are doing it at such a high level, pick their brain and see what they do differently from everyone else.

I like to go deep, but I also like the comeback routes, getting the first down and making those spectacular catches.

I was always No. 4 all through high school, but I thought I should change to No. 7 when I got to college.

The guys who are remembered in this game are remembered for doing more than one thing.

I've been running my whole life.

When I see him, that's what jumps off the screen right away: How he doesn't take anything from anyone. He's a scrappy player but at the same time he's a great route-runner and a great receiver. So that's what I love about Steve Smith.