15 Questions for Domata Peko

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Thanks for joining us today, Domata.

1) How do you feel the team's offseason has gone so far?

2) Tell me about your childhood. How does a kid from American Samoa wind up in the NFL?

3) You started your college career at the College of the Canyons. How did Michigan State even hear about you?

4) Did you decide to transfer right away when Michigan St. began recruiting you? What went into your thought process?

5) As someone who grew up in a climate where 75 degrees was considered cold weather, did moving to Michigan give you reservations? How do you cope?

6) Your tackle totals have gone up every year (43 in '06, 52 in '07, 67 in '08). What kind of potential does Domata Peko have? How good can you be?

7) How has working with Mike Zimmer made you a better player?

8) What kind of things do you need to still work on to become an elite player?

9) What was the key to the defense's turnaround last season?

10) Even though the Bengals had the 12th best overall defense in 2008, the team finished 31st in sacks. How can you put more pressure on the quarterback this season?

11) What are your initial impressions of Tank Johnson?

12) After playing alongside him at minicamps, do you think he will improve the defensive line?

13) As a Samoan—which is a very strict culture—how do you view players like Chad Ochocinco, who have less respect for authority than maybe was allowed where you grew up?

14) How good can the Bengals be this year?

15) Last question, Domata: You signed a five-year extension worth $30 million in June. What have you been doing with all that money?

Domata, thank you for joining us today. We really appreciate your time. It's been a pleasure.

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