Two things need to be said before we say anything else. One, you never know what people are going through or what will pick them up. Second, we need to start recognizing Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro guard Brandon Brooks for more than just how good he is when he steps on a football field.
If all you know about this guy is he clears holes in the running game and he’s been voted to the Pro Bowl following each of the past two seasons, then you’ve missed several points.
Brooks’ obstacles to football greatness haven’t just been physical (last season ended with a torn Achilles during the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs).