They played better than we did. We didn't perform like we were capable of. It's always disappointing when you don't play well, but it is not the end of the season. We'll see what kind of character we have now. |
They played much better than we did in all phases. |
They're very physical on offence. If you look at the great teams and especially in the playoffs, you've got to be able to stop the run. |
They've allowed 2.9 yards (rushing) per game in the second half of the season. That's unprecedented. You always want to play your best going into the playoffs, and that's what they've been doing. |
They've been that way for about the last five years. They've been very consistent. Take a look at what they've done as a team - wins and losses, defense, offense. They're a complete football team. There's a good reason why they went into Indy and beat Indy and really had a chance to dominate the game. A couple calls here and there and they dominate that football game. |
Things didn't go right, a lot of things didn't go our way, and all of a sudden you still got to find a way to win. |
Think Like a Champion. |
Three Super Bowls in four years, ... He's won championships with key guys being hurt, playing wide receivers at corners and finding a way to win the big game. I think he should be considered the top guy. |
To beat a team like that, you have to make some plays, make some turnovers. |
To have a chance against him you have to gang tackle. You just have to keep after him. |
Until you do win playoff games and Super Bowls, you never separate yourself. That's just the pressure of this game and very few ever get to that level. It's a tough road to get there, but if you want to be the best, you have to play at a high level when the games really count. |
Usually what we like to do is (release) a veteran a week earlier where they've got a chance to get with another team, because both guys have a chance. They both came in excellent shape. |
We are playing the best rush defense in the National Football League, so I hope we have that problem. You always want your players to achieve goals, but I don't think that is a game plan going in. We are just trying to play it as it comes on. |
We brought him back not only because of the situation but because we have a lot of confidence in Quentin. He is an excellent running back and he has had some good games with us, and it is good to have him back on the team. |
We did have four games in the preseason where we ran the ball pretty good, ... We just have to get back to that form. It was about time that we were productive running the ball. |