Eberflus has been especially impressed with Brisker’s speed and ability to change gears quickly while maintaning body control. Brisker’s compatibility with Jackson also has Eberflus excited about the defensive back room.
“They do complement each other,” Eberflus said of Brisker and Jackson. “I think they’re both versatile. They can play low, both guys can capture tight ends in coverage, I like that part of it. And both guys are good deep players. You know a lot of times you don’t have that in the NFL. You have really a guy who’s a good down player and a good deep player and I believe both of them are good at both and that leaves you a lot of versatility defensively.”
Brisker is gelling well with the entire defense, but the cornerbacks and safeties have formed a distinctive relationship.
Between celebrations after a takeaway or pass breakup and the level of communication in practice, the cohesiveness in the secondary group is growing every day.
“You could feel it in the air. You could feel it all around.” Brisker said. “The energy’s just different. We’re all on the same page. We’re all moving with a different swagger. And we’re just going to continue to get better. It’s only Day 2 or Day 3. We’re just gonna keep going. That swag’s gonna keep going. And that energy’s just gonna keep going up. That’s gonna cause a lot of turnovers and for us to look great out there.”
Brisker is just as confident in his potential as his coaches or teammates. He and rookie corner Kyler Gordon have briefly talked about being All-Rookies or Defensive Rookie of the Year. Brisker has the latter written down in his notebook as his big personal goal for the season.
But Brisker’s team goals are taking precedent. If those come to fruition, then the personal side will take care of itself.
“Take this team to the playoffs, that’s one thing,” Brisker said of his team goals. “Win a Super Bowl and then the individual success is gonna come, so whatever comes with it is gonna come, so I really don’t…
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