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Ask The Old Guy: Celebrate the good times, and keep working

So this week, we talk defense, running back depth, XL making big plays, Hall of Fame voting, and more. CHARLOTTE Part of the reason so many football coaches encourage players to "be the same guy every day," is because the other way is exhausting.

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So this week, we talk defense, running back depth, XL making big plays, Hall of Fame voting, and more.

CHARLOTTE Part of the reason so many football coaches encourage players to "be the same guy every day," is because the other way is exhausting.

Everybody was in a better mood this week for some reason.

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So this week, we talk defense, running back depth, XL making big plays, Hall of Fame voting, and more. CHARLOTTE Part of the reason so many football coaches encourage players to "be the same guy every day," is because the other way is exhausting. Everybody was in a better mood this week for some reason.

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Everybody was in a better mood this week for some reason.

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