(S24) - PT 4 - Trial by Fire

[MattressCadaire]

I was not always a defensive end. Actually, it was a recent switch. When I first started my career as an athlete, I was originally a tennis player. After a horrific tennis elbow injury, I was no longer able to hit my exceptional one handed backhand anymore, and my career tanked. I moved over to high school football where the injury taught me to use speed and technique instead of relying on the brute strength of my arms. I learned to be a stand out linebacker where finesse was my strength. I went into college as a linebacker and eventually to the DSFL as the same position. It was there where my GM saw my large size and technique and figured I would be an amazing defensive end. After struggling to adapt, I started to ball out and rack up tackles for loss. During the first half of my rookie season, I led the league in tackles for loss. And I have to say, sacking QBs and stuffing running backs was a lot more satisfying. I embraced the new position and began to excel. My elbow still gives me a lot of trouble. But I turn it into a positive. The pain is a constant reminder to out smart and out finesse the offensive line to get around them. I am continuing to perfect this trade as a 2nd year DSFL player. And soon, I’ll be sacking big league QBs.

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