A shout above the crowd or a wave of the arm doesn’t look like much.
But what happens small subtlety to many is an extension of the communication that helps Vikings safeties Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo stay in touch amidst the pre-snap frenzy in the NFL.
The pair of defensive backs roam the secondary on game days for Head Coach Mike Zimmer’s defense, rarely in the same place but always knowing where the other is.
They say that comes from extensive film study, an area they’ve ingrained into their preparation, using technology to connect outside of the team’s headquarters.