I don't remember losing too many games coming off the bye. Of course, we've lost that next game a few times. |
I don't think Ben was bothered by all the things that were said and the concerns a lot of people had, myself included. He'd just say, 'Relax, coach, we'll be OK. |
I don't think he knows what not having success is. |
I don't think it's a case where he has to rectify any one area. It's just recognition and being patient. I think that's the thing. He probably dealt with fatigue as the year went on, but I think now he knows what to expect. He went through it once and I think that will be great benefit to him. |
I don't think it's any more than anyone else. |
I don't think it's that big a deal what jersey color you're wearing, to be honest with you. Maybe that's just me. |
I don't want to set him back, but he is getting better. |
I feel very bad for Carson Palmer. It was an unfortunate accident. You hate to see anyone have his season end like that. |
I felt Tommy had settled down (after the first two interceptions), ... ... He did a good job with the no-huddle element as we went into the fourth quarter. I did not think about (third-stringer) Charlie (Batch) or Ben. |
I felt we were really on edge on defense for most of the day. We had some big plays. Don't get me wrong, we played hard. [But] we gave up some plays, we missed some tackles. Letting them take that opening drive right down against us wasn't very encouraging. |
I grew up here, my parents still live here, and I've been able to raise my girls here. We've been in the same house since 1992 and that's unique in our business. I've got one [daughter] in college, another graduating this year, and one in the ninth grade. If I'm fortunate enough to get them all through high school, I think that would be one of the better achievements of my tenure here. |
I have so much respect for what Jerome Bettis has meant to this football team. He's such a classy guy and he's been such an inspiration. He and I have always had a special relationship, and this is a special moment for him. |
I haven't really made a decision at this point. That'll be a game-day decision. |
I haven't seen him this morning. We'll have him out there today and see how he runs. He was feeling pretty good about it last night. I think he'll be fine by Sunday. |
I just know right now, we are not where we need to be, |