He was talking, getting other players excited, offering suggestions, telling them what they would do and what they needed to. Pausing in the tunnel before the Panthers ran onto the field, Greene was talking and yelling and imploring. The defense has other leaders, notably linebacker Sam Mills. But he praised Mills for the passion with which he plays. Mills, in turn, praised Greene.
Mills is a quiet leader.
Greene a loud one. Greene is the dancer and strutter. For Greene, football is no chore. He gives all he has because he gets to, because he has the chance. You watch him on the field and know there is no place he would rather be.