‘What’s a typical week like as a practice squad guy? “The coaches script the opponent’s offensive plays and we run about 40 or 50 off cards. If it’s a real important week, the defensive coach will pull you over in the hallway and say, ‘This is how we want it done.’ Every week coach (Dick) Jauron gives out an award to a practice squad guy who did the best job that week, so that’s motivation, and you’re in front of the coaching staff every day and it’s a chance to show them what you’re made of.”‘