“I think he has really high emotional intelligence in terms of coming in, to be able to ask questions, to really be able to get familiar with his teammates and then being able to pick and choose his spots to be able to lead. I think that position in general, similar to the quarterback and the center position on offense, requires a level of communication.
“He’s wearing the green dot for us. He’s got great ownership from an all-22 perspective. The questions he asks… he understands what we’re really trying to get done and what [Defensive Coordinator] Chris [Shula] is trying to get done. I’m really pleased with him, and he’s been a great addition for us.”