A day in the life of Daron Arnold is probably very similar to most other players. He gets up early, has a nice, hearty, carb filled breakfast to give himself proper energy for the day, and immediately hits the gym. You've probably seen players like him a million times. He's a gym rat. A real grinder. Scrappy, lunchpail kind of guy. First one in, last one out, yadda yadda. You know the drill. His day really isn't anything special.
Except for the whole reason Daron was probably selected for this documentary special in the first place. Yes, his step brother is NFL all-star Aaron Donald. Daron is more than happy to let anyone join him to document his workouts and diet, but inevitably someone will bring up his famous relation. Now, Daron has worked hard to improve his responses to these questions. He likes to think that he no longer flinches that the media only sees him as a pathway to his more successful step brother, and that his response is delivered smoothly. Those who know him, however, can still spot the slight freeze as he mentally steels himself against an outburst. Maybe the twitching eyebrow or pulsing vein in his clenched fist.
Nevertheless, Daron is well aware that public image is just as important to a successful career as performance on the field. After taking a brief moment to collect himself, he graciously answers. Perhaps a little candidly, but what's a little jab at a brother in the grand scheme of things?
Except for the whole reason Daron was probably selected for this documentary special in the first place. Yes, his step brother is NFL all-star Aaron Donald. Daron is more than happy to let anyone join him to document his workouts and diet, but inevitably someone will bring up his famous relation. Now, Daron has worked hard to improve his responses to these questions. He likes to think that he no longer flinches that the media only sees him as a pathway to his more successful step brother, and that his response is delivered smoothly. Those who know him, however, can still spot the slight freeze as he mentally steels himself against an outburst. Maybe the twitching eyebrow or pulsing vein in his clenched fist.
Nevertheless, Daron is well aware that public image is just as important to a successful career as performance on the field. After taking a brief moment to collect himself, he graciously answers. Perhaps a little candidly, but what's a little jab at a brother in the grand scheme of things?
