Mailbag: Should players speak up?

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I understand scheme can be a major part of any defense, which falls under the coaches. However, when do the defensive players actually step up and say, "We don't want to be in last place. Let's do something different." I think the players need to speak up to put themselves in better positions to make plays. – Karl Bartley/Frederick, MD

Patrik: I do believe in an open door policy when it comes to coaching, yes, and all other manner of leadership, to be honest with you. The whole "my way or the highway" thing is dated and, at a certain level, only works when everything is working well around it. The good news is there's nothing that openly indi