Dillon Gabriel recently received a text from a friend that featured a simple picture – one of a fire station.

Gabriel took a second to think about why he received that picture and what it meant. But as he took that time, he understood the symbolism his friend was alluding to in transitioning from his role as a backup quarterback to stepping into a new one as the starter.

"Doors are open, garage doors are open, things are ready to go and they're just waiting on that phone call to respond surgically," Gabriel explained. "Just what a great representation of like the job I had and being ready for that moment. I think I smile because it's like a moment you prep for, and you are extremely excited for, but also got to realize that it's extreme focus. And that's what I've continued to harp on.

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