and as friends. Having experiences off-the-field with
people you come in with builds a better bond, too."
With a combined 66 starts, this group of linebackers is
frequently on the same page.
"Things are pretty seamless when we're out there in
terms of communicating," Morris said. "We know how
to communicate with each other verbally and nonverbally, and it's a luxury to be able to do that. This is
something I cherish and hopefully it translates to some
good play."
While age and experience have merit on a football
field, so does the bond between players.
"It's not just that they are a senior group," Reid said.
"They're a senior group of friends. That makes a big
difference."
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