My Conversation with Dominique Foxworth

[Kaylore]

So today I'm sitting in the food court with one of my co-workers eating a burrit. He's explaining to me how this one lady we work with gets on his nerves when I see see Dominique Foxworth walk right behind him with his Mom to buy some Chinese food at Edos.

So I stand up and immediately walk over to him. Here's how I remember our conversation.

Khan: "Execuse me. Are you Dominique Foxworth?"

At this point I noticed that he'd gained a little weight since we last spoke. His neck was more toned and filled in. Not a great deal, but on corners and receivers it's quite easy to see when they pick up a few pounds.

Dominique Foxworth: Smiling "yeah!"

Kahn: "well its grat to meet you i'm a big fan. I actually write camp reports for a website so I've followed your career as a Bronco very closely."

'Nique: "Oh, for real? What site? "

Khan: "Orangemane.com. Its a fan site but the people there are hard core and pretty smart. So you guys just started the offseason training prgram, right?"

'Nique: "Yeah. We were just there today. Pretty tough."

Khan: "Have you done the sled yet?"

'Nique: "Yeah (smiling) we actually had to do that today."

Khan: "Why doesn he make corners push a sled?"

'Nique: "Man I have no idea, but it's not fun. So do you work here?"

- - Talked about jewlry and dumb stuff - -

...minutes later

Khan: "Well I don't want to take your time. I just wanted to say hi."

'Nique: "Cool man, thanks."

I walked away to go get a fruit smoothie when I realized there was something I'd been dying yo know about, so I ran back and tapped him on the shoulder.

Khan: "Hey sorry to bug you again, but I know a lot of the fans have taken to calling you 'Foxy'. I was wondering if you have a nickname or you mind that."

'Nique: "Oh really? That's cool I guess - My teammates all call me 'Nique'."

Khan: "Neek?"

'Nique: "Nique."

Khan: "What does 'neek' mean?"

'Nique: "Domi-nique"

Khan: "OH! 'Nique!"

'Nique: "But I guess Foxy is ok."

Khan: "Really? Personally I think it sounds effeminate."

Nique: (Laughs) "Actually I do to."

Khan: "Well rest assured I'll do my best to kill Foxy"

'Nique: "So what's that website again?"

At this point I wrote the address for Orangemane.com on one of my business cards, and we started chating for a little bit.

I asked him how the battle for the starting corner position is going.

'Nique: "Me and D-wil both want it. That's our goal and we're working hard to get it."

Khan: "So is it weird with you both fighting for it?"

'Nique: "Well we're not 'fighting' it's more like we're..."

Khan: "Pushing each other?"

'Nique: "Yeah. See D-wil and I are friends so its cool."

Khan: "How's Karl doing?"

'Nique: "He's doing good. I don't really know about other guys because I'm so focused on myself and trying to make myself better."

Khan: "It seemed like he struggled with his drop backs a little bit last year. Like he was having difficulty in zone coverage."

'Nique: "That may be true, but honestly I don't know. It's too hard to worry about other people when you got your stuff to do. I can tell you that he works hard and is always improving."

Khan: "That's cool. how do you like Bob Slowik?"

'Nique: "He's good. He's a really good coach. He pushes us."

Khan: "It seems like all the defensive backs last year played at a high level."

'Nique: "We had a lot of help. That's the thing. People don't understand that a defense is a unit. Sometimes we look good because of something another unit is doing. You understand that, but I don't know if a lot of other people do."

Khan: "I know what you mean. Like they see a guy get burned but don't consider that the QB had ten seconds to throw the ball."

'Nique: "Exactly. Asking a defensive back to cover a guy for more than six seconds is pushing it. We get to try and buy time for the line to get to the quarterback. It's all related."

At this point I saw that his Mom had got her food and I didn't want to keep him so I thanked him and let him go.

There were a lot of things I wanted to ask him, but for a spur of the moment grilling, I thought it was pretty good. Hopefully I'll see more as they start coming around and grill them too.

And DON'T CALL HIM FOXY!!!!!!!:)

[24champ]

Very cool Kahn!

Edit: You doing the camp reports again this year?

[baja]

So today I'm sitting in the food court with one of my co-workers eating a burrit. He's explaining to me how this one lady we work with gets on his nerves when I see see Dominique Foxworth walk right behind him with his Mom to buy some Chinese food at Edos.

So I stand up and immediately walk over to him. Here's how I remember our conversation.

Khan: "Execuse me. Are you Dominique Foxworth?"

At this point I noticed that he'd gained a little weight since we last spoke. His neck was more toned and filled in. Not a great deal, but on corners and receivers it's quite easy to see when they pick up a few pounds.

Dominique Foxworth: Smiling "yeah!"

Kahn: "well its grat to meet you i'm a big fan. I actually write camp reports for a website so I've followed your career as a Bronco very closely."

'Nique: "Oh, for real? What site? "

Khan: "Orangemane.com. Its a fan site but the people there are hard core and pretty smart. So you guys just started the offseason training prgram, right?"

'Nique: "Yeah. We were just there today. Pretty tough."

Khan: "Have you done the sled yet?"

'Nique: "Yeah (smiling) we actually had to do that today."

Khan: "Why doesn he make corners push a sled?"

'Nique: "Man I have no idea, but it's not fun. So do you work here?"

- - Talked about jewlry and dumb stuff - -

...minutes later

Khan: "Well I don't want to take your time. I just wanted to say hi."

'Nique: "Cool man, thanks."

I walked away to go get a fruit smoothie when I realized there was something I'd been dying yo know about, so I ran back and tapped him on the shoulder.

Khan: "Hey sorry to bug you again, but I know a lot of the fans have taken to calling you 'Foxy'. I was wondering if you have a nickname or you mind that."

'Nique: "Oh really? That's cool I guess - My teammates all call me 'Nique'."

Khan: "Neek?"

'Nique: "Nique."

Khan: "What does 'neek' mean?"

'Nique: "Domi-nique"

Khan: "OH! 'Nique!"

'Nique: "But I guess Foxy is ok."

Khan: "Really? Personally I think it sounds effeminate."

Nique: (Laughs) "Actually I do to."

Khan: "Well rest assured I'll do my best to kill Foxy"

'Nique: "So what's that website again?"

At this point I wrote the address for Orangemane.com on one of my business cards, and we started chating for a little bit.

I asked him how the battle for the starting corner position is going.

'Nique: "Me and D-wil both want it. That's our goal and we're working hard to get it."

Khan: "So is it weird with you both fighting for it?"

'Nique: "Well we're not 'fighting' it's more like we're..."

Khan: "Pushing each other?"

'Nique: "Yeah. See D-wil and I are friends so its cool."

Khan: "How's Karl doing?"

'Nique: "He's doing good. I don't really know about other guys because I'm so focused on myself and trying to make myself better."

Khan: "It seemed like he struggled with his drop backs a little bit last year. Like he was having difficulty in zone coverage."

'Nique: "That may be true, but honestly I don't know. It's too hard to worry about other people when you got your stuff to do. I can tell you that he works hard and is always improving."

Khan: "That's cool. how do you like Bob Slowik?"

'Nique: "He's good. He's a really good coach. He pushes us."

Khan: "It seems like all the defensive backs last year played at a high level."

'Nique: "We had a lot of help. That's the thing. People don't understand that a defense is a unit. Sometimes we look good because of something another unit is doing. You understand that, but I don't know if a lot of other people do."

Khan: "I know what you mean. Like they see a guy get burned but don't consider that the QB had ten seconds to throw the ball."

'Nique: "Exactly. Asking a defensive back to cover a guy for more than six seconds is pushing it. We get to try and buy time for the line to get to quarterback. It's all related."

At this point I saw that his Mom had got her food and I didn't want to keep so I thanked him and let him go.

There were a lot of things I wanted to ask him, but for a spur of the moment grilling, I thought it was pretty good. Hopefully I'll see more as they start coming around and grill them too.

And DON'T CALL HIM FOXY!!!!!!!:)

Kahn you are a hundred times better than burger Bill

[SoCalBronco]

.........and that is why Khan is my hero.



EXCELLENT KHAN!!!!!!!!!

[ZachKC]

Always cool to chat with a player.

[DBroncos4life]

so you meet Broncos at the mall you work at and I get to see some dude with 20 inch arms walk around in a thigh high dress and a blood wig. Not cool. Hilarious!

[SoCalBronco]

Kahn you are a hundred times better than burger Bill

That is an understatement.

Khan ****ing rules!!!!!


He's damn lucky too. He's met like what....5 or 6 Broncos now.

[baja]

So Nique I know you are reading this. Be well and have a great injury free season and next time you run into Kahn I hope you will be able to show him your Super Bowl ring.....

[Pendejo]

Fantastic tech'Nique Khan.

You pulled the old "I don't want to take up too much of your time" bit...then BLAM-O...you get the info out.

Good work.

[bombay]

Foxworth is a very smart guy.

[WABronco]

Very cool Kahn!

Edit: You doing the camp reports again this year?

Ohhh ****...that sig makes me laugh.

Very cool though Kahn...very cool.

[24champ]

So Nique I know you are reading this. Be well and have a great injury free season and next time you run into Kahn I hope you will be able to show him your Super Bowl ring.....
Hey Baja tune in next week for "Kahn's Conversation with Watts".;D

[SoCalBronco]

http://thecia.com.au/star-trek/movies/images/02-5.jpg


http://www.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/Top%20Stories/2005/rookie_corners_051009.jpg

Khan (looking at D-Will): I dont know you......(then turning to Foxworth)....
but you.......I never forget a face.........Nique....isnt it?

D-Will: Nique...who is this man?

Foxworth: 21st century genetically engineered jewelry store extraordinaire

D-Will: I dont understand...I demand to see the.....

Khan: You sir are in a position to demand nothing....I am in a position to grant......nothing.

D-Will: But...Nique...

Khan: (facing Nique)....you mean, you didnt tell him? ......to amuse your teammate? ......(Now facing D-Will) Never told you...how it was Khan that introduced him to the greatness that is the Mane....never told you that it was Khan's reports that alerted the country that the both of you were rising stars as far back as August before dip****s like Burger Bill got on your jocks halfway through the season.

[Kaylore]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Honestly if it weren't for you guys I probaly wouldn't even care. I'd feel too bad if I didn't at least try and pry some info out and post it.

There was a lot of things I was kicking myself afterward for not asking, like what the second year is like, His first offseason, what he'd like to see drafted, etc. Still it was really cool and as someone already said Nique is smart and a total gentleman. I'm not sure how freely he'll be offering conversation when he's going to pro-bowls down the road.

Yes. I am doing AM camp reports again this year.

My mall is really classy and it's like five or ten minutes from Dove Valley so we see a lot of Broncos.

[baja]

Hey Baja tune in next week for "Kahn's Conversation with Watts".;D

That would be great I hope he is as well spoken as Nique. ;D

[Kaylore]

http://thecia.com.au/star-trek/movies/images/02-5.jpg


http://www.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/Top%20Stories/2005/rookie_corners_051009.jpg

Khan (looking at D-Will): I dont know you......(then turning to Foxworth)....
but you.......I never forget a face.........Nique....isnt it?

D-Will: Nique...who is this man?

Foxworth: 21st century genetically engineered jewelry store extraordinaire

D-Will: I dont understand...I demand to see the.....

Khan: You sir are in a position to demand nothing....I am in a position to grant......nothing.

D-Will: But...Nique...

Khan: (facing Nique)....you mean, you didnt tell him? ......to amuse your teammate? ......(Now facing D-Will) Never told you...how it was Khan that introduced him to the greatness that is the Mane....never told you that it was Khan's reports that alerted the country that the both of you were rising stars as far back as August before dip****s like Burger Bill got on your jocks halfway through the season.
LOL You're hilarious, SoCal.

[baja]

Question;

Who named Burger Bill?

[12th man]

Kahn, You kick ass!

[ludo21]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Honestly if it weren't for you guys I probaly wouldn't even care. I'd feel too bad if I didn't at least try and pry some info out and post it.

There was a lot of things I was kicking myself afterward for not asking, like what the second year is like, His first offseason, what he'd like to see drafted, etc. Still it was really cool and as someone already said Nique is smart and a total gentleman. I'm not sure how freely he'll be offering conversation when he's going to pro-bowls down the road.

Yes. I am doing AM camp reports again this year.

My mall is really classy and it's like five or ten minutes from Dove Valley so we see a lot of Broncos.


Awesome!!

I still will call him Fox, not 'foxy'. But Nique is cool too!

Guy is smart, im thrilled to have players on our team who took school seriously and are very smart!

Cant wait for the reports bro! Dang things got me HOOKED on here ;D

[Kaylore]

Hey Baja tune in next week for "Kahn's Conversation with Watts".;D
I actually think I saw him at the mall once, but I was in a long line at Panda Express and didn't want to lose my place. When I left the line, he was gone. I'd love to be able to do this weekly, but my meetings are totally happen-stance. Hopefully with the offseason training things will go better.

[Bronx33]

So kahn are you going to hang out in the food court more?.........;D

[SoCalBronco]

Question;

Who named Burger Bill?

Mock

[Kaylore]

So kahn are you going to hang out in the food court more?.........;D
Well, I eat there. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/fragend/confused-smiley-003.gif

[Bronx33]

Well, I eat there. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/fragend/confused-smiley-003.gif

Smart a##

[Kaylore]

Smart a##
Well I'm going to try and hang out with your avatar more. ;D

[Bronx33]

Well I'm going to try and hang out with your avatar more. ;D


I do not blame you..

[ludo21]

I do not blame you..


me either, ;D

[Ratboy]

Khan, you're the man!

'Nique it is!

[smalltowngrll]

Khan...you're the bomb! 8')

[broncos love]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Honestly if it weren't for you guys I probaly wouldn't even care. I'd feel too bad if I didn't at least try and pry some info out and post it.

There was a lot of things I was kicking myself afterward for not asking, like what the second year is like, His first offseason, what he'd like to see drafted, etc. Still it was really cool and as someone already said Nique is smart and a total gentleman. I'm not sure how freely he'll be offering conversation when he's going to pro-bowls down the road.

Yes. I am doing AM camp reports again this year.

My mall is really classy and it's like five or ten minutes from Dove Valley so we see a lot of Broncos.
Very cool Kahn. Can't wait till the preseason reports and nice little tidbit about his nickname. This year when Im in Denver for a game I will call him by his real nickname "Nique" .

[24champ]

Very cool Kwan. Can't wait till the preseason reports and nice little tidbit about his nickname. This year when Im in Denver for a game I will call him by his real nickname "Nique"
LOL Secrets out! Kahn is really Michelle Kwan.

[Needa Pass Rush]

I hoped you thanked 'Nique for helping judge the new cheer squad. Sarah Culter is back for another year! :thumbsup: :notworthy :wave:




NPR loves Sarah!
:thought:

[Kaylore]

I hoped you thanked 'Nique for helping judge the new cheer squad. Sarah Culter is back for another year! :thumbsup: :notworthy :wave:




NPR loves Sarah!
:thought:
I didn't. I had no idea he was. I somehow think that his being on the pannel was thanks enough though. ;)

[Bronx33]

Ya know what's tough is recognizing football player without their gear on, i had the pleasure of getting a service level pass for the jets game and saw all the players face to face. I had to look really close and on some i had to lean over to disco and ask who that? the usual guys stick out but some are hard to recognize so good eye kahn.

[CBF1]

Kahnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Another "out of this world" report. You are not only my hero, but I want you to have my baby :)

[watermock]

Question;

Who named Burger Bill?

I think I did, but it caught on really fast.

I did name Waffle Boy...:thanku:

[Crushaholic]

I can deal with Nique. "Foxy" sounds like someone who would play for the Indianapolis Colts...:flower:

[Rausch]

'Nique: "Exactly. Asking a defensive back to cover a guy for more than six seconds is pushing it. We get to try and buy time for the line to get to the quarterback. It's all related."


And that, right there, is why the KC defense sucks arse...

[eddie mac]

Hat goes off to you Khan. You're so lucky. You've more chance of meeting a Bronco player where you live than I have of meeting another Bronco fan.:)

[Rascal]

Kahn for president.

[i4jelway7]

nice work khan, I can't wait for your training camp notes, very informative last year and I for one can't tell you how much I looked forward to the camp reports..

along with Al, Rod, Dwill, & Champ, Nique is becoming my fav Bronco, I guess I have to change my av to say Nique is the future

[OrangeShadow]

thats awesome Khan

[Natedogg]

orangemane is gonna put beat writes outa their jobs. THanks again, khan

[Odysseus]

That is an understatement.

Khan ****ing rules!!!!!


He's damn lucky too. He's met like what....5 or 6 Broncos now.

Khan Rocks! I love the reports.

I might have to get my "superbowl" ring if they ever win it again. Khan?

[Requiem]

That's awesome man, REP and thanks for posting! Should have asked him who he wanted us to draft. :D

[BroncoBen]

Khan... you're the man !!!

Awesome posting... thank you.

[TotallyScrewed]

So inquiring minds want to know...

Does Khan prepare material in advance? Does he practise his interviews in front of a mirror? What is his favorite intro line? Does it work on... ahem "others"? Does Khan use store merch. (Bling) to bait errrrrr attract the interviewee? Just what is Khan's secret to success?

Unassumming-mild-manored or ultratechy-superslouthe-spyguy??

[Mediator12]

Khan,

I am coming for another week of camp reports as well. July 31-August 7. We should be able to get some better seats for you this time ;D I'll pm you with the details.

[Gcver2ver3]

Good job Khan....

I've always enjoyed your takes.....and look forward to these camp reports i'm hearing so much about :bronxrox:

[BlitzingDog]

So was his mom hot?

no, but Dom is an awesome guy, a classy guy. I wrote him a letter last year and he wrote me back and sent an autograph.

Im still in awww that u struggled to understand why they would call him Nique. lol

[watermock]

I can deal with Nique. "Foxy" sounds like someone who would play for the Indianapolis Colts...:flower:

Or a stripper

[-Slap-]

Sly Fox

[Boobs McGee]

KHAN!!!! YOU ARE THE ****ING MAN!!! and Nique, if you're reading...keep up the excellent work and push it hard in the valley playboooooooooy.

So great to have intelligent maners out there to let our players know we care and pay attention. It's no wonder they actually stop and take a few minutes to discuss things.

Khan you ARE the man.

I'm at that mall everyday for my lunchbreaks and I NEVER see these guys. I gotta go print out a roster and really start studying faces.

[Orange_Beard]

I saw Mike Anderson at DIA last weekend. Just gave him the nod.

[Crowpointer]

The food court

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Fantastic Kaylore.

Paging Wabbit - Do you have any pull down at the Post or News. Kahn is better than anything they have.

[TheManeMan]

Great story dude...thanks for sharing...

[Kaylore]

I'm at that mall everyday for my lunchbreaks and I NEVER see these guys. I gotta go print out a roster and really start studying faces.
That surprises me. Highlands Ranch is full of white or really white people, so when a Bronco Player shows up, they can stand out quite a bit.

[ludo21]

That surprises me. Highlands Ranch is full of white or really white people, so when a Bronco Player shows up, they can stand out quite a bit.


Hilarious!

So if ya see a black guy just go up and act like he is a Bronco and you ill be right on :thumbs:

[Kaylore]

Hilarious!

So if ya see a black guy just go up and act like he is a Bronco and you ill be right on :thumbs:
Well players look differently than just some guy in jeans and a T-shirt (though a lot of players wear jeans and a T-shirt). Standing out helps, but you do need to recognize them.

[Boobs McGee]

That surprises me. Highlands Ranch is full of white or really white people, so when a Bronco Player shows up, they can stand out quite a bit.

This is true, I just need to pay more attention to faces I suppose.

There is this ONE ride I always see at the Gas station on Havanna and Arapahoe...it's a PIMPED out tahoe on 24's, black on black tint. I haven't gotten a good look at the driver yet, but the times that I've seen him, he just hops out long enough to swipe a card and start pumping gas, then quickly hops back into his ride until the pumping is finished. Never gets off of his cell phone. Hmmmm......

[baja]

This is true, I just need to pay more attention to faces I suppose.

There is this ONE ride I always see at the Gas station on Havanna and Arapahoe...it's a PIMPED out tahoe on 24's, black on black tint. I haven't gotten a good look at the driver yet, but the times that I've seen him, he just hops out long enough to swipe a card and start pumping gas, then quickly hops back into his ride until the pumping is finished. Never gets off of his cell phone. Hmmmm......

Why don't ya know that's Coyer

[Mediator12]

Why don't ya know that's Coyer

Coyer's got a USED 2000ish white dodge pickup truck. Damn thing stands out at training camp like a sore thumb ;D