Through exclusive interviews with Jeff Ulbrich and the Falcons players who embody his message, AtlantaFalcons.com breaks down the foundation of the Heart-Mind-Fist philosophy, which was forged during Ulbrich's 25 years in the NFL.

Born of a player's experience. Driven by a coach's purpose.

This is the third pillar, Fist.

Brandon Dorlus checks each box of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's "Heart. Mind. Fist." philosophy.

He knows his "why" – the Heart. He knows his assignment – the Mind. In the Atlanta Falcons' Week 3 win against the Vikings, he puked and rallied — that's the Fist.

"I got caught in there for like six plays straight," the defensive lineman said. "I was tired. I came to the sidelines. I threw up. Then, I was like, 'All right, I'm ready to go back in there.'"

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