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While Feiler is spending a lot of time right now doting on Emery, that isn't the only thing he is doing.

He has regularly taken part in the virtual offseason program, participating in the zoom meetings and working out on a regular basis.

"I have been trying to workout whenever and however I can," said Feiler. "I have some equipment at the house I use. I have been able to find some fields to do some running in. I have been working out four to five times a week and trying to stick to my normal routine as much as possible."

Feiler has teamed with Zach Banner, as well as Chukwuma Okorafor, when possible for workouts. It's been a huge benefit for him, giving him that connection with his teammates as well as having someone there to hold him accountable.

"You get so used to being around your teammates and having that camaraderie," said Feiler. "It's not like you would get at the facility, but it helps. We are competitors playing sports. We are competitive at heart. It's nice to have someone there that you can look at and keep you motivated and moving forward. You hold yourself accountable. You don't want to leave the other guy hanging. Even if you are having a morning where you aren't motivated, don't feel like showing up, you know the other person is going to show up, so you have to do it."

The virtual meetings aren't what Feiler expected to be taking part in this offseason, but he is adapting to a different world.

"It's definitely different. It's very different," said Feiler. "You are used to being in the classroom setting with your teammates right in front of you. Being able to bounce ideas off each other in person. Now you have to be on the same page when asking or answering a question over a computer, which can be difficult at times. Now that we have been in this a few weeks it's starting to go a lot smoother.

"I am always going back and checking my notes, a refresher to remind myself you always have to look at the notes even from the previous day and look at the stuff you have been learning. But I miss being out there on the field and being able to play football."

The tightness of the offensive line has been huge, though, for Feiler and others to get through this time.

"We have an offensive line group chat that we involved everybody and keep in touch," said Feiler. "With the virtual meetings, you don't get the full effect of meeting a new teammate. You have to bond with them as best as possible virtually. When we do meet face-to-face, we can continue that bond. We have a good group of guys. We are all pretty close. Over the next few months, we will continue to grow relationships with the new guys and keep the continuity as much as possible."

While he is welcoming new teammates, he is going to miss some as well. B.J. Finney, one of his closest friends on the team, signed with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, while Ramon Foster, a staple on the line, retired.

"I was kind of shocked about Ramon," said Feiler. "We are going to miss the guy. He has been a mentor to a lot of people in the room, including myself. When you lose a guy like that, it kind of sucks. But he has had a great career and he can look back at it and be proud of what he has done."

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