It's something we deal with in the business. You just get them back on the field as soon as we can and recognize that we have to do it in a safe way. |
It's taken a little while, but right now we are in a very, very good place. It's all kind of come together this season, and he has had his best season. Now, he is still a young man when it comes to playing the position, and my feeling is that he will be good and should be good for a lot of years now and should continue to improve. |
It's taken a little while. But right now, he and I are in a very, very good place. Matt has been consistent in his play for the last three years. He's worked very hard to make sure he's the leader of the football team. No one works harder, and he has great respect from his teammates. It's all kind of come together this season. |
It's taken a little while. But right now, we are in a very, very good place. |
It's the best side of a line I've ever had, certainly. |
It's very effective against the pass because of protection problems and because of the fact that it makes you think man (coverage) when it's zone. That's the whole theory behind that. So you kind of have to change your mindset. |
It's very important this week that we practice well. With all of the things that are going on, we have to stay focused. |
It's what we're shooting for. You've got to know that, |
Joe had really made his living as an inside receiver, and we had Bobby Engram, |
Joe is what a professional is all about. His work ethic is just one of the aspects he has brought to our team. |
Joe was such a pleasure to watch, ... He didn't waste any movement. He was smooth. It was like listening to a fine symphony. Matt should be more that kind of player. He doesn't have the movement. Joe was like a ballet. Matt's a little more herky-jerky, a little more line dance. |
Joey Porter is a great football player. And he motivates himself a certain way, just like all our players motivate themselves. To me it was much to do about nothing. When the game starts, whether it's the coach's pep talk or anybody else, it's been my experience that all that kind of stuff is forgotten as soon as you have to bang into somebody. |
John Marshall has coordinated in this league and has done a nice job at it. |
Just like a baseball pitcher, we're going to have a pitch count to make sure he's OK for Sunday. |
Last year he was trying to bring a lot of guys along with him. |