Asked his view of fellow Eagles defensive lineman Michael Bennett's minimalist shoulder pads, Fletcher Cox laughed and replied with a question of his own:
"He's in a T-shirt and drawers out there, man," Brooks said. "Whatever makes you more comfortable."
Bennett, who turned 33 on Nov. 13, is comfortable being a bit different. His NovaCare locker stall overflows with books, shoes, snacks, random boxes, assorted clothing. Since training camp, on the floor a few feet away from Bennett's stall sits a giant suitcase, big enough to hide a body in, overflowing with what seem to be ties and other dress clothes.