I really don't know how I'll react the next few days. I think I'll be back. But it will really be the first time I've had to think about it. |
I really like the way we play and prepare, and we're playing at pretty close to the same level every week, ... When you have guys that understand every game is important, you don't have to sell them on `This is an important game.' They know it. |
I remember it well. Very few times do you lose a game in the last seconds like that. |
I said before that we practiced well. I attribute it to Pittsburgh really coming in and playing inspired football. They got after it early. |
I said, 'Boy, this is going to be a lot of fun,' |
I said, 'I'll see you later.' I didn't get to hug him. I knew I'd see him again pretty soon, so it didn't really bother me very much. |
I saw those same things on tape, |
I talked to the players about the difference between disappointment and discouragement. I talked about Philadelphia and Tampa as teams that stayed the course and got things done. But it's hard to stay up there year after year and not win it. |
I think (the Steelers) are playing a little bit sharper and maybe with a little bit more resolve. I think they made a commitment to run the ball when they left here, and they're certainly doing it very well. |
I think a lot of people in Tampa Bay would be happy if I were to get there, |
I think he'll be fine. His gut feeling is he's going to be OK and my sense is he will be, too. I think we're planning on playing him. |
I think he'll do great. He loves the spotlight. He's a great kicker. He was fantastic for us. I had no issues with him. I think he can still kick and still kick well for a couple of years. |
I think he's getting better as a pass-rusher. He had some sacks in the preseason and he carried it over to the game. I thought he was very disruptive. He flew around and he did a good job on the cutback running. |
I think it would be fitting. If they don't break it at home, that would be the place to break it. With so many milestones that were set there by the 49ers, it would be a fitting, ironic touch for them to do it there. |
I think it's a good group of guys. |