... first glance, the two NFL rookies seem to be unlikely weightlifting partners.

One is a defensive end, one a linebacker.

One was a second-round selection in April, while the other wasn't drafted.

And most surprisingly, one played his college football at Purdue, while the other attended Indiana.

But despite their differences, Mike Neal and Matt Mayberry share an important similarity, the desire to better themselves in the weight room, and that common characteristic has led to an valuable friendship as the first-year players try to make an impact on Sundays.

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