Before the unrelenting heat and constant thuds of training camp ushered in a new season, Jaguars safety Johnathan Cyprien spent extra time this summer studying what makes the best players at his position elite.
Cyprien analyzed the techniques of Kam Chancellor, Earl Thomas and Louis Delmas. He tried to learn more about the traits of former greats John Lynch, Lawyer Milloy and Darren Woodson.
If there is someone who starred at the safety position, Cyprien likely gave him at least a few minutes of his time.
Now he is trying to bring some of the tips he learned to life.