A Look into D'Brickashaw Ferguson

Questions for D'Brickashaw Ferguson, the Jets' starting left tackle

Entering your fourth NFL season, expectations are pretty high for you to start making Pro Bowls and leading this offensive line. How do you feel about trying to meet those standards?

Were you happy with your play last season, after some struggles in 2007 in pass protection?

The offensive line returns completely intact for 2009. How vital is that for the consistency and overall play of the unit?

What are your goals for this season, specifically in the run game?

One issue that's always discussed when D'Brickashaw Ferguson is the topic, is your weight. Where are you at in terms of the bulking up process?

What are your early impressions on your new head coach, Rex Ryan?

What did you think upon the Jets trading up and drafting Mark Sanchez in April?

Did you and your teammates razz Sanchez after his much-talked about GQ photos?

Thomas Jones and Leon Washington, the two guys you block for, have held out of some workouts in the offseason. As a teammate, is that type of situation a distraction at all?

Growing up on Long Island, were you a Jets fan?

Is playing near your childhood hometown moreso an exciting opportunity, or can it be a burden at times?