What happened: Crosby is passing along advice he received early in his career, encouraging younger players to trust their preparation and build confidence. [Raiders.com](https://www.raiders.com/news/maxx-crosby-embracing-unc-status-heading-into-year-8)

Why it matters: The mentoring role adds to the on-field recognition for Crosby, ranked No. 24 in the NFL Top 100.