Philadelphia Eagles’ Fletcher Cox gets NFL exposure by facing defensive coach Juan Castillo’s tirade
When rookies say it gets a bit difficult to transform into a professional league player, believe them.
If not, then talk to Philadelphia Eagles’ first-round pick in the 2012 National Football League (NFL) draft, defensive tackle, Fletcher Cox, who received a tirade from defensive coach Juan Castillo on first of the team’s rookie minicamp.
During a drive, Castillo signalled the play dead, walked towards the defensive tackle, and began a violent outburst.
As if it was not enough, Cox had to bear hooting from some of the other players, but that’s all part of the game and that’s what all the rookies should understand.
Cox, on the other hand, seemed to have handled the situation pretty well. He did not let the issue take on his nerves and rather took the coach’s remarks as advice and tip for future growth.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Cox did not know why the coach got upset as he was also not aware of the reason behind Castillo’s decision to call the play dead.
When asked about how he felt after the coach’s remarks, Cox said:
"I don't know what I did. But I said, 'Yes, sir,' gave him no lip back, and I just kept going."
On the other hand, Cox was also asked to train hard by defensive line coach, Jim Washburn, and the player thought of it as a good omen, saying that it would keep him motivated.
Washburn urged him to hustle during the drill and kept him on his toes all the time.
Cox said:
"I know that's one thing Coach Washburn is going to do. He's going to get after me, and that keeps me motivated."
When Eagles drafted him in the first round, they made a clear point that they needed to address their pass rush; something which Cox is expected to improve.
The team is entering into the 2012 season as one of the contenders for the National Football Conference (NFC) title and the coaches are not going to come easier on the rookies.
All of them will train even harder once they get on the field with veterans and then their true abilities and skills will be demonstrated.
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