Jon Copper Quotes (5 Quotes)

When I first came here, there were still a lot of things I didn't know, especially about the 3-4. Last spring, I studied every night and came in an hour before practice to make sure I knew everything that was going on.

It comes down to guys have to fill spots. The less guys you have to fill spots, the more opportunity there's going to be.

When I came in, Coach Al Golden told me that, in about two or three years, things would open up pretty nicely as far as me having an opportunity to contribute.

I think that's a good thing to start. That's a base. ... If you're a guy that's dependable and doesn't make mistakes, you're going to get on the field.

I set my goals before each season -- spring and fall. My goals this spring were not to win a job or to make the first team. My goals were to keep on improving and not to look too far ahead.