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What is the significance of the speaker? (what is Mr. Flowers communicating to me)?

The City Chiefs are a professional team based in Kansas City, . The Chiefs compete in the (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West Welcome Brandon L. Flowers NFL

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Brandon Flowers Position: Cornerback Class: r-Junior Height: 5' 10" Weight: 200 lbs. High School: Atlantic Hometown: Delray Beach, Fla

➢ Mr. Flowers attended Tech, where he majored in Sociology. ➢ In 2004; he did not play in the season opener vs. Southern California, but made a spectacular for a 38-yard return the following week vs. Western Michigan. He suffered a fractured right fibula later in the contest and missed the rest of the season. ➢ Mr. Flowers returned to action in 2005, posting 20 tackles (13 solo) with four pass deflections, 1 1/2 stops behind the , and an interception. ➢ As a sophomore in 2006, Mr. Flowers took over the boundary cornerback spot, going on to start his final 27 games with the Hokies. He earned All-American second-team and All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team honors, leading the league with 21 passes defended, breaking up 18 throws and picking off three others. He totaled 51 tackles (29 solo) with 3.5 sacks and 7.5 stops for losses. He also caused a and did not allow an opponent to catch any passes in three games. ➢ As a junior in 2007, Mr. Flowers again received All-American and All-ACC recognition. In 2007, Mr. Flowers intercepted five passes and deflected nine others; he also ranked third on the team with 86 tackles (56 solo), including eight stops behind the line of scrimmage. ). Professional Career -- Kansas City Chiefs

● Regarded as the No. 8 cornerback available in the 2008 NFL Draft, Mr. Flowers was described an "opportunistic cornerback with solid ball skills" by .[4] ● He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (35th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Mr. Flowers was the highest selected Hokies defender since DeAngelo Hall in 2004 Professional Career -- Chargers

★ On June 24, 2014, Mr. Flowers signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Chargers.[11]3] On September 28, 2014 against the , Mr. Flowers picked off Blake Bortles, his first interception as a Charger. On October 5, 2014 versus the , Mr. Flowers recorded his second interception of the season, intercepting . On November 23, versus the St. Louis Rams, Mr. Flowers recorded his 3rd interception of the season, intercepting Shaun Hill. Mr. Flowers finished his first season in San Diego recording 52 total tackles (48 solo), going along with 3 , and 10 passes defended in 14 games played.

★ Mr. Flowers re-signed with the Chargers on a four-year, $36 million contract on March 8, 2015.[14]On December 12, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve.

★ Mr. Flowers appeared in six games in 2016 before suffering a concussion in Week 10. He was placed on injured reserve on December 14, 2016.[15] [16] ★ On March 7, 2017, Mr. Flowers was released by the Chargers.

★ On August 8, 2017, Mr. Flowers announced his retirement from the NFL PADLET -- Q & A https://padlet.com/patsypipkinperry/6ixcmhxryd5fzw5f

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