A bye week would be nice right now. If the game was today, I couldn't go. It's going to have to change a lot before game time. |
At first it didn't look like I was going into an optimal situation. I'm from Long Island, and I was going 3,000 miles to a place where I had no family or friends. I was joining a franchise that was 4-12 the year before and expectations were low. But things happen for a reason, and I was fortunate. I've always been on winning teams and been around a great group of guys, and that certainly has been the case here. |
But they are coming to our place. And we still feel that our backs are up against the wall. Just because we won last week, that was a good boost. But every week from here on out is crucial. |
Everybody is sitting there telling us how we're the best 3-4 team in the league. That ain't going to get us in the playoffs. That's going to keep me home in January. We have to win. |
I know they can play with anybody. They've proven that in the past. And good luck to them. |
I think I'll be better this year in every aspect. This year there was more of a mental approach to camp and the playbook. Last year I was learning on the run, but this year if I make a mistake I know exactly what it is. I'm playing with more mental confidence. |
I think it's going to be a challenge for us. But we got a chip on our shoulder. The offensive line wants to be known as one of the best lines and for having one of the best running games in the league. |
It just didn't pan out, ... You sit there and you wonder why. It's frustrating. I personally feel we let LT down . . . because we wanted to get him that record more than maybe him. |
It just didn't pan out. You sit there and you wonder why. It's frustrating. I personally feel we let LT down . . . because we wanted to get him that record more than maybe him. |
It's a definite reality check. Maybe we were overlooking some teams, overlooking the little things that last year we didn't. But two losses in a row bring you back to reality. |
It's like losing a prizefight. Sometimes it can be the best thing that happens to you. |
It's night and day. Mentally, it's just so much easier. Now you can just go out there and work on the physical and just react. This year, nothing is confusing to me. |
It's pretty loud and wild. And they use it to their advantage. |
Last year up there L.T. was one or two arm tackles away from some big runs. If we can get him to that second level (of defenders) there is no better back in the league. |
Mass confusion. Guys weren't on the same page. |