(The officials) said that we didn't move on offense, but they didn't touch anybody on defense, but we had three guys in our backfield and they stopped the play with no call. That was bizarre. |
(The) biggest thing is hydrating and making sure you get enough fluid in your body. But we'll stick to our normal schedule a lot like New England did last week. And we'll go out there late on Saturday and play on Sunday. I don't think it'll have much of an effect. |
[Backup quarterback Tommy Maddox was unavailable due to a strained calf.] I'm glad he's here, ... He's a guy with experience who has done it in this league before. |
[Coach Bill Cowher expressed much more concern following the 17-10 loss Friday.] Our passing game, ... has not been in sync this entire preseason. |
[If Mike Logan was on the proverbial bubble heading into Thursday night's game at Carolina, he might have jumped right off thanks to a stellar performance. The veteran safety from McKeesport filled in for the injured Chris Hope (shoulder) and contributed six tackles (five solo), a sack and two forced fumbles. The effort likely put a stamp on Logan surviving final cuts. Logan, who played in only five games last season due to a hamstring injury, looks as though he's returning to the form that helped him amass 96 tackles in 2003.] Mike Logan is a football player, ... He may make a couple of mistakes, but somewhere along the line, you'll feel his presence on the field. |
[It's prudent to let the running back carry the load.] Make it as simple as possible, ... Ben was very good when he could just play and when he felt comfortable. |
[Running back Duce Staley saw his first action of the season with the Steelers facing a third-and-6 from the Patriots' 10-yard line late in the first quarter. For the most part, though, Staley did not see much playing time.] We didn't give him any carries, ... I was going to try to get him in there, but the situation never (evolved). |
[Staley refused to discuss his trip to South Carolina for a second medical opinion on his injured hamstring. But he did say,] I'm feeling better. ... He's going to be week to week. We are hopeful to have him next week. |
[Willie Parker has nailed down the job as the Steelers' starting halfback, no matter how healthy Jerome Bettis and/or Duce Staley get.] Willie's starting again next week, ... He's our starter. |
A lot of it comes down to, in my mind, respect for the game and respect for the players. Do unto others as you want others to do unto you. It's a physical game that we play. It's a very competitive game that we play, but within that, there are certain lines that you don't go over. |
A lot of people tell you that you can't do something. Well you can't if you quit. We made history and that's what's special to me. |
A lot of people tell you you can't do it, but you know what, it doesn't mean you don't go out and try. |
A lot of stuff we have done during training camp was done competitively. When you game plan, there are certain elements that you prepare for, certain things that you want to do. Certain plays will complement other plays. It's a pretty dramatic difference from that point. (But) we'll see. I'm not going to say that was the result of anything. You still have to go out and perform and do it. |
A year ago he was calling the plays, I don't know if he looked up in the huddle, |
All the news we've gotten has been positive. |