“We blew a number of games we should have won defensively. It all goes back to that first game when we lost and people like to make a bigger deal out of it than it was.”
“Last year, the only reason we weren't in the Super Bowl was because of our defense. This year, we wanted to be part of the solution and not the cause of the problem.”
“You turned on the film and you just got sick from the lack of effort. You had some guys here that couldn't be coached last year, and they're not here now.”
“These are the games that help build confidence. But also you look back at them later on down the line and they're the reason why you have home-field advantage or a first-round bye in the playoffs, because you win those close games.”
“That's something we lacked in years past. (We) let down a little bit. I don't think we're doing that right now, and if you want to go deep into the playoffs you can't do it.”
“This season has been different for him for any number of reasons. He's a lot more fun to be around right now. I'm happy for him. I think he's feeling a lot less pressure this year than last. That's good. It's good to be a part of.”
“With the team we had last year, I think he did everything he could with that team. There were just some things happening that just weren't conducive to a championship-caliber football team. Those things have been addressed this year, and that's why we're winning.”
