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“As far as his personality goes, he connects with us really well,” Cockrell said. “He takes time to know each of us individually. The things that we like, how we like to be talked to and what we need. I give him credit for that, because he’s taking the time to learn about us as individuals.”
That's no small task for a secondary room that spans a wide range of personalities, ages and life experiences. But Fewell gets it.
"We have the group with the most different personalities and Coach Fewell helps that a lot," said Jackson, notably one of the more outspoken personalities. "He comes in with a personality that kind of matches everybody in the defensive backs room. He’s a great coach and great teacher."
Rather than seeing it as a challenge, Fewell embraces the challenge. For him, there's beauty in so many different types of guys competing together.
"I think that’s just the nature of defensive backs," Fewell said. "They come from all over. Like D-Jack, he is beautiful. He brings the energy every day. He’s always stirring the pot a little bit and that’s good for the room. Whereas James (Bradberry), he’s very laid back. He’ll throw a one-liner. It’s a very subtle one-liner every now and then, and you have to really pay attention. Eric Reid, he’s like the godfather back there. He’s like EF Hutton. When he speaks, people listen.
"I really enjoy the different personalities that are in the room and I think as we collaborate together it makes a unit."