Defensive linemen Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden look to improve mentally as they enter their second season with the Green Bay Packers.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden’s playing style, by nature of their position, is vicious and chaotic. Their primary goal is to be a disruptor to opposing offenses. But entering their second seasons with the Green Bay Packers, the two defensive linemen are looking to, internally, be the opposite — calm and focused.
“It makes a difference,” Brooks said this week. “Just coming in here free minded, no drama, no nothing, just coming in here and ready to play ball. My mind be clear, it just helps me focus a little bit more on game day.” The advice that Wooden received from veterans on the team is reminiscent of a tenant of new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s teaching methods. Many of Hafley’s former players, including Richard Sherman, have praised the coach for his ability to explain concepts in a way for players to easily understand.
Without the weight of worries of having to prove himself as a newcomer, Wooden expects to play much freer this season. So far this training camp, a lighter mind has led to a more productive Wooden. “I just feel like this defense suits a lot of players on our team, just with athleticism first of all, you can play fast and easy to run. So, I love it.”
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