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The wit and wisdom of Brian Baker


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Quotes from DL Coach Brian Baker in the morning minicamp session...

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(during a drill) "I thought you were defensive linemen. What are you doing?"

(watching the guys hit the sled) "Guys, it's a blocking sled. It doesn't hit back."

(to Greg Hardy) "Get your eyes up! Don't run with your eyes down! See what's in front of you!"

(after a badly executed defensive scrimmage play) "Follow the ball! FOLLOW THE BALL!"

(another drill) "This is supposed to be a pass rush drill. Where is the pass rush?"

(in a very exasperated tone) "Can somebody please get off a block?!"

(yet another drill) "Look at the target. See the target. Hit the target!'

(said more than once, loudly) "Go! GO! GOOOOOOOO!!!"

(best of the day) "You're tired, huh? Well, you're tired because you're FAT!!!"

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Baker is a quote machine during practices :lol:

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i think it would be more helpful to tell them what they're doing wrong and how to improve their game rather than just say they're doing crappy. is he a demotivational speaker or a coach?

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i think it would be more helpful to tell them what they're doing wrong and how to improve their game rather than just say they're doing crappy. is he a demotivational speaker or a coach?

he'll teach in TC. i think he was just trying to get them use to the speed of training camp and kind of give them a taste of what to expect. should be an interesting camp this year!

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i think it would be more helpful to tell them what they're doing wrong and how to improve their game rather than just say they're doing crappy. is he a demotivational speaker or a coach?

I doubt the players took it personal.

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