Cedric Wilkins II is just a bit too new to the London Royals to be of much use in squashing locker room drama, so for this prompt, we'll turn to my seasoned veteran, Bubba Thumper. The hefty defensive tackle is something of a gentle giant, certainly not the type to be involved in the fighting himself, but he has also established himself as a locker room leader the past thirteen seasons, and, even after four seasons with the New York Silverbacks, he seems to hold great sway with his Colorado Yeti teammates, possibly due to his experience in the league, but more likely due to his generally friendly nature. Bubba has lived with an understanding that conflict, even among teammates, is natural, and punishing players for their scuffles, he believes, is an unhelpful approach to the problem. So, rather than allow the front office to take action through fines, he offers his services as a mediator alongside his work as a pseudo defensive coordinator. Bubba is quick to pull frustrated players from the huddle, letting the rest of the team continue their work will he helps guide the players through resolving their differences, or at least understanding their teammate's position. This makes it so nobody essential to running practice has to step aside from their clipboard to deal with the issue, nor does the conflict sit to fester until one player explodes and the debate comes to blows.
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