Aqib Talib gets cozy on his basement couch after a long day at work. He pulls out his iPad. It’s here where the Broncos cornerback believes he has made his greatest growth as a player.
This past week, it’s all eyes on Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Talib was studying presnap formations, splits, tells and other tendencies on film to see how Jones produced 300 yards in receptions against the Carolina Panthers last weekend. He wants to make sure Jones doesn’t duplicate that feat against him Sunday, when the Broncos host the Falcons.
Talib tries to spend an hour or two every day watching game tape to learn the schemes of opponents well enough to “be the offensive player.