FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga -- Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal's jaw dropped when he saw a picture of the camouflage sneakers his coach, Dan Quinn, will wear on the sideline Sunday.
Quinn's decorated Nike Tailwind running shoes will represents T.A.P.S., the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors dedicated to those grieving the loss of a military loved one. The coach will wear them as part of the NFL's "My Cleats, My Cause" campaign, since he won't actually be in uniform to wear special cleats as the Falcons battle the Minnesota Vikings.
"Those are dope," said Neal, whose father, Clinton, was drafted into the Army and served many years.