I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 18 during my freshman year at UCLA. I refused to accept it - and I hid it from my coaches and teammates. But ignoring my problem didn't make it go away.
Although NFL teams have common interests such as promoting the NFL brand, they are still separate, profit-making entities, and their interests in licensing team trademarks are not necessarily aligned.
We have a unique format that allows for coaching of players during the matches. We have a team aspect so your teammates are there on the bench cheering you on.
It's not about an individual. If I have a tip or a reminder for one of my teammates, I'll help him out by doing that.