Archives for August 5, 2016

'Brown says when he was drafted it was his job to get candy for some of the veterans that were on the team, so now players like rookie Reggie Ragland are responsible for filling Brown's pockets.'

'Taylor was back and in charge on Thursday morning, putting the ball right where it needed to be through the majority of team drills — whether it was just normal, in the two-minute drill, or in the red zone for the most part.'

'"I have a great relationship with Preston," says Ragland. "We talk all the time. If I have a question, I can call him. We're always joking around, having a good time and when it's time to work, we work. For the most part, I have a great relationship with Preston."'

'"To know that you can make a big play and you have an opportunity to play football," said Striker. "That pushes me. Along with a lot of other things."'

'"He has to do it. He has to go get the candy. Everybody goes through the candy year," Brown said. "They’ve been doing it for as long as I know. I had to get it for Spikes and Keith Rivers and all those guys. I think I was the best candy-getter but (Reggie) is second place right now."'

'“It always helps when you’ve got linebackers who come downhill,” said Bryant. “We’ve got two real good physical inside linebackers in Reggie and Preston. All we’ve got to do is play the double teams and play our single blocks and constrict the running lanes and they can come down and hit with free will.”'