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Becoming A Vocal Leader Is One Of Minkah Fitzpatrick’s 2021 Goals

On paper, there isn’t much you’d think Minkah Fitzpatrick needs to get better at. At just 24 years old, he’s turned himself into one of football’s best and most prolific safeties with two All-Pro nods in his last two seasons. When the ball is snapped, he’s one of the most feared safeties in the league. But like all great players, they’re constantly evaluating themselves and finding ways to improve. For Fitzpatrick, that means improving on his game before the ball is snapped, not just after.

“I would say for me, we’re a younger team,” Fitzpatrick told reporters. “This year we’re a newer team.