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Because of that experience, Apple presumably has a leg up on the competition to start opposite Donte Jackson. Apple has enjoyed getting to know Jackson, noting they've been able to help one another improve.
"It's been great. He's very smart, quick, and fast," Apple said. "He plays a lot different than I do, so I just try to pick his brain on stuff and tell him what I see out there, too."
And when asked about Apple last week, Jackson said:
"He's seen a lot in this league, so he has a clear understanding of what can happen at what time. We're creating a good bond. I rock with Eli. He's a good dude."
As this modified 2020 training camp continues, Apple's emergence as a starter could pay significant dividends. Using his experience from multiple teams, Apple is a potential veteran leader for a young secondary.
"I feel like I've seen so much, and I've been through a lot — more than the normal guy would," Apple said. "I've been traded, I've been on teams that were really good and teams that were really bad, so I've seen it all. I've seen every side of, I feel like, the league.
"So I feel like there's a lot of experience with that and now it's just about going about my business and doing it at a high level."