Take new Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake, who's trying to make the most of his second chance at an NFL career after his dominance in the Canadian Football League led to a substantial contract offer from Miami. "This is the highest level of football. The margin of error is small," he said. "Every time you are sitting on the couch watching TV, somebody else is working out. This period right now is go time. When the coaches aren't looking, what are you doing to get better?"
Wake's right, and his point about working hard without supervision is a salient one in light of the trend of teams to draft or sign players that love football and have good character. Players with those intangibles are the ones who will not only stay out of trouble but also will also work out twice a day in the heat to acclimate themselves to the conditions they will face in August. Those lacking a passion for the game are more likely to sit around and work out just a couple of times a week in an air-conditioned environment, if ever.
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Wake's right, and his point about working hard without supervision is a salient one in light of the trend of teams to draft or sign players that love football and have good character. Players with those intangibles are the ones who will not only stay out of trouble but also will also work out twice a day in the heat to acclimate themselves to the conditions they will face in August. Those lacking a passion for the game are more likely to sit around and work out just a couple of times a week in an air-conditioned environment, if ever.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ross_tucker/06/19/mail/index.html
