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But simply having him back on the field has helped infuse a good dose of competition into the running back room. Then again, that is their modus operandi, particularly when it comes to Brooks and Chuba Hubbard.

“They’re competitive with each other,” Canales smiled. “Whatever it is, you’ll hear them arguing sometimes in the hall about whatever it could be: basketball, it could be cars, it’s a bunch of different things, but it’s a real brotherhood in that room.”

The two will even stand back-to-back during downtime at practice, forcing coaches, teammates, and anyone who walks by to determine who is taller. There are varying answers—”Me,” answered Brooks quickly.

“No, he wouldn’t,” he grinned.

For what it’s worth, Brooks is listed on the roster at 6-0, while Hubbard clocks in at 6-1, although there was some debate about cleats versus tennis shoes. Both are tall for the average running back, though.