I think I always try to play hard and be as physical as possible after I get the ball, ... I'm probably not going to outrun too many people, so I just try to run them over. |
I think it's nice to carry a winning streak in. I'd like to think that we'll play better than we did (Sunday). I thought we left a lot out on the field. But we have this week to prepare and get ready to play our 'A' game next week. |
I was a little bit surprised. I obviously knew of him. And I thought it was nice of him to call. It was very nice to hear from a player who has been in the league for so many years. To hear from a player that's not even on your team was really nice. |
I was able to get my hands inside and I probably used a little nudge from J.B. (Bettis) in the back to help me out a little bit. |
I was able to get open and Tommy got me the ball, |
I'd like to talk to him, but just about being the best tight end I can be, ... I know he did some great things here and was part of a lot of winning teams. I want to experience that type of success here. I'm not too worried about my statistics because that's not what's important. It's winning games. |
I'd like to think we'll play better than we did today. I thought we left a lot out on the field. |
I'd say I need to pick up the pace, don't I? ... I have a long way to go to get to 26. We'll see about that. |
I’m not nervous yet, ... I imagine I’ll get more nervous as the game gets closer. |
It gives you a little confidence that you're able to make a play; hopefully I'll make more. |
It was exciting and good to get it out of the way. Getting that first one is really important. |
It was very exciting. That was my first live action in front of a packed house at Heinz Field. |
It would be awfully easy for me to take this for granted. Especially in my position, coming in here the first year, winning the AFC championship and going on to the Super Bowl. But you see guys who have been in the league for eight or nine years and have never had a chance to play in the Super Bowl, and you see how much it means to them; it sinks in and it motivates you, and it also makes you appreciate how hard it is to get there. |
It's almost too much to think about. So you don't think about it. That's what we've learned from the guys in this room: Not to think too much about it, just go out and concentrate on playing football. |
Not only did he reach out to help a rookie who didn't know many people around here, but he helped out a guy who's not even on this team anymore, ... Obviously, it's because he's a great guy. It meant a lot to me to hear from him. He could relate to me. He was able to help me. I look forward to seeing him face to face (today). |