The Dolphins' starting left tackle admitted his opening-game struggles against Abraham served as a wakeup call. It inspired a rebound strong enough to earn Long a starting spot on the AFC's Pro Bowl team.
Despite having a Pro Bowl season as a rookie, Long admits Abraham used the season-opener to teach him that he hadn't arrived. Since opponents had an entire season of film on him, they were able to break down every aspect of his game, so any weaknesses could be exploited.
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