BB waxes poetic on fullback play as only BB can

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Not just that, read recently that he quizzes his players on how well they know their teammates and things such as the names of their wives and children. Something about keeping a tight locker room where all players have an interest in each others well-being.

Wish I remembered where I read that, was a good article.

Good point. Fits in with a season or two ago when the Patriots went through training camp (I believe - could've been in-season practice) without jersey numbers as a way (seemingly) to encourage building familiarity with the man behind the pads.

Of course the NFL then banned the practice