[The defense anticipated the cutback play Bell took for 55 yards as well -- staking Denver to a 21-10 lead -- but was again vulnerable to the outside. Several players had a shot at Bell but missed, allowing him to sprint down the sideline.] If all 11 guys don't run to the ball like we mean it, ... whether it be from the east or west side of the field, then you're going to have those results when teams are stretching the ball to the sidelines and having success. That's not us, and that's got to hurt. |
Both teams were going all out and it could have gone either way. Karma or not, shoot, we just relish the fact that it went our way. |
It's all about character, hard work and staying persistent. Sometimes, things aren't going to fall your way. But so long as a team comes together, plays together and plays hard for each other, we know we'll get our chance. |
Some guys are willing to pawn all kinds of things to make ends meet, because if you're not equipped to have a second plan, then it's drastic. Some guys can do it, and for some it's a really harsh reality, because all you've done is play football. And then you couple that with relationship and kids? Man, that's tough. You've really got to be a man about it and find a way to bring that income home. It feels like the end of your world. |
The reality is, what are you going to do next? |
We have to try to minimize Shaun's opportunities by getting as many bodies as we can around him. Other than not having a cape on, he has been a super-stud all season. We are trying to make sure everybody is playing out their role to the fullest in terms of technique and being where they need to be. And we'll take our chances. |
We know ourselves that we're not there. We haven't done nearly enough to even come close to where we were last year. All the more reason to go out there and work and get better. |
When you pride yourself on this, ... and it's our philosophy to stop the run, it really hurts. It's embarrassing, really. When you're in this system that is built around dominating the run, it's unacceptable and it's embarrassing. |
You've got to sit back and take it in and understand there's a reason why he is the way he is. All the good ones seem to be that way. It might be harsh, it might not be the best thing to take as a player, but all in all, these coaches, their best interest is for you to succeed. |