Ndamukong Suh, Unemployed Due to NFL Lockout, Takes Part-Time Job at Subway

A common question among NFL fans during the lockout is, "What is my favorite player up to?"

In most cases, he's doing the same thing he would normally be doing: practicing, training and getting ready for the season. He's just doing it in alternative locations with team facilities unavailable.

Ndamukong Suh is no different, and I doubt anybody will question whether he is prepared when the season rolls around. But with the NFL lockout still firmly in effect, nobody is anxious to cut Suh a check for the work he's putting in anytime soon.

Luckily, Subway has stepped up and given Suh another way to make ends meet during the hard times brought about by the lockout.

"I've acquired a part-time job delivering avocados and being a sandwich artist during the lunchtime rush here in Detroit," Suh said in an exclusive interview before his shift Thursday morning.

That's right. Suh, who certainly has a hunger for food almost as great as his hunger for winning football games, has taken up the task of satisfying the hunger of Subway customers, one five-dollar footlong at a time.

In the time I was able to speak to Suh, we discussed his teammates, the lockout, his shoulder and, of course, avocados.

"I like it, it's a great twist," Suh said of Subway's new avocado topping. "It gives you nutrition and allows you to get the full flavor of the sandwich, but at the same time it's healthy for you."

I haven't yet had a chance to try Subway's new green offering, so I asked Suh what his favorite was.

Turns out, Suh may only be a part-timer at Subway, but he's already developed some specialties. He even has a signature sandwich.

"My signature sandwich is the oven-roasted chicken breast," Suh said. "Of course, I put some jalapenos and green peppers on there, then throw the avocado on there for that last little twist."

I perked up at the mention of jalapenos, happy to hear that I was talking to a fellow spicy food enthusiast. When I asked him about it, he recommended the chipotle sauce and honey mustard for some extra kick.

He also recommended coming in for breakfast, which made sense considering it was just after 8:00 AM when we had our conversation.

I have to admit, my stomach growled a little bit when Suh mentioned a steak, egg and cheese sandwich, and he piqued my curiosity when he suggested I make it a healthier sandwich by adding a "little dose of green" with some more avocado.

In fact, there didn't appear to be anything that wouldn't benefit from some green avocado.

And considering he plays the Packers twice a year, this might be the only time Lions fans enjoy hearing Suh talk favorably about green.