“For me, it’s a little bit just recognizing formations,” said Brooks when asked where he’s made the biggest jump from Week 1 to now. “Understanding the down and distance. Knowing how the offense is trying to attack you. I feel like little things like that. Communicating on the plays. I know my playbook a little bit better than I did at the beginning. I would say a lot of things like that.

“I would just say simple things,” added Brooks. “Little techniques. Having your hands in the right spot, having your eyes where they’re supposed to be. Not looking into the backfield and playing a complete game