Reid gives golf bag tour before NFLPA Golf Classic
Justin Reid takes a break from his practice round to tell Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner why he's so excited about the NFLPA Golf Classic, how much golf has grown in the NFL, who he's trying to chase down and more.
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