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Boone, however, envisions it somewhat differently.
“I get a little nervous sometimes when I’m running out there, but it’s fun,” he admitted. “It’s fun to show off
your athleticism. Sometimes when I pull out there I feel like I’m in ‘The Sandlot’ like ‘Benny the Jet’ going
to get the ball. I just hear the crack of the whip and I go.”
Boone’s using that mindset in regards to preparing for a physical Miami Dolphins defensive front.
Although he used to prepare like a tackle, the improving interior lineman is looking though his guard
lenses at this week’s opponent.
“They’re a very good team in the run, big stout, guys,” Boone said of the Dolphins. “I think it’ll be a good
challenge for us, especially after last week… If we want to be the team we say we are, we’ve got to run
the ball late in the year and be more physical than other teams.”
Fortunately for Boone, there will be several indicators of how he performed.
Besides the good old scoreboard and post-game stat sheets, Boone knows his inner circle will give him
instant feedback.
He also knows that Sunday will be the latest chance for him to act like an 18-wheeler going downhill.
“Pretty much,” Boone said as if to agree with his coordinator’s description. “Put it into the six and just roll,
man.”