Cornerback Jerrid Gaines took the time to answer some questions with FFLiveWire's Luke Nicholson about his career at Miami (Ohio), the influence of his father, and his preperation for his Pro Day.Luke Nicholson: Who is your biggest role model? Why?
Jerrid Gaines: My biggest role model is my father because he is a very strong person with good morals and values. He played in the NFL for 5 years. He played the same position that I play and I have inherited his speed and athleticism. When I was young, I would always hear stories about how good my dad was.
Luke Nicholson: What is your greatest football moment to date?
Jerrid Gaines: My greatest football moment was winning the MAC Championship and going on to win the GMAC Bowl in 2003. We had a really great team and it was very fun to play each game.
Luke Nicholson: During your career at Miami (Ohio), what did your typical day during football season consist of?
Jerrid Gaines: At Miami my typical day during football season usually consisted of waking up at 7:15am, eating breakfast at 7:30am, going to classes between 8am and 12pm. I ate lunch at around 12. Practice and meetings took place during the hours of 2:30 to about 5:30. After practice I would eat dinner at around 6:30 and would go to study tables from 7 to 9.
Luke Nicholson: What sports did you participate in during high school and how have they helped you to become a better player on the football field?
Jerrid Gaines: In high school I played football, basketball, and ran track. Basketball has helped me with my agility and awareness on the football field. Being on the track team has helped me improve my speed.
Luke Nicholson: Who is the best player you have faced during your career?
Jerrid Gaines: Just thinking about it, no big names really come to mind but one player I have a lot of respect for is Ernest Wheelwright of Minnesota.
Luke Nicholson: If you could have any super power, what would you choose? Why?
Jerrid Gaines: If I could have a super power it would have to be the ability to lift people's spirits because I never like to see someone down, life should be enjoyed and not taken for granted.
Luke Nicholson: What one thing do you have to work on the most to excel at the NFL level?
Jerrid Gaines: I would like to improve on every aspect of my game from ball skills to field awareness because there is always room for improvement.
Luke Nicholson: What current NFL player does your game most resemble?
Jerrid Gaines: I don’t really like to compare myself to other players, but the one player I do admire and look up to is Champ Bailey because he is a complete cornerback who covers and he gets involved with the run.
Luke Nicholson: If someone decided to make a movie about your life, what actor would play you and what would the movie be titled?
Jerrid Gaines: If someone decided to make a movie about me it would definitely have to titled "Against All Odds" and the actor who would play me would be Bobby Ri'chard.
Luke Nicholson: What are you doing to prepare for your Pro Day?
Jerrid Gaines: In preparation for my Pro Day I am training in Houston, Texas with my trainer JJ Barnett and also working with Aaron Glenn and Jason Simmons.
Luke Nicholson: Which teams have expressed interest in you at this point?
Jerrid Gaines: Many teams have expressed interest in me.
Luke Nicholson: Is there a specific team you hope to play for?
Jerrid Gaines: Oh no, I would be more than happy to play for any team.
Luke Nicholson: Are you a cat or a dog? Why?
Jerrid Gaines: I'm a dog because I am aggressive and I like to get physical but I am still sensitive, friendly, loyal, and can get along with anyone.
Luke Nicholson: Outside of football, what are some of your hobbies?
Jerrid Gaines: I like to hang out with friends, spend time with my family, work out, and spend time with my girlfriend.
Luke Nicholson: Why should a NFL team select you over other cornerbacks in this draft?
Jerrid Gaines: Teams should select me over other cornerbacks in this draft because I bring a lot to the table being able to play a variety of coverages, the toughness to get involved with the run, and I bring a strong work ethic.
Luke Nicholson: What are your plans for your career after football?
Jerrid Gaines: After football I would like to open up a training facility to develop young athletes or even coach the game of football.
Luke Nicholson: If you could intercept any NFL quarterback, who would you choose? Why?
Jerrid Gaines: If I could intercept any quarterback in the NFL it would have to be Tom Brady of the Patriots because I think he is one of the greatest quarterbacks that has ever played the game.
Luke Nicholson: Finish the following sentence: Jerrid Gaines is faster than…
Jerrid Gaines: Jerrid Gaines is faster than a bolt of lightning!
Luke Nicholson: Thank you for your time, Jerrid. The staff at FFLiveWire wishes you the best of luck in all of your NFL endeavors.
3 comments:
He seems like a great guy. Its a real shame he got dropped, hes a great player.
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Took me time to read the whole article, the article is great but the comments bring more brainstorm ideas, thanks.
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