He'll run through tackles, run through people. He's big, he's strong, he's physical.

I told my guys that perception and pedigree means nothing. Production means everything, and we're in the production business.

I don't know where the perception came from that he was a 4.5 guy. Nobody was ever saying he was. He's a 4.8 guy, but he plays extremely fast from the line to the quarterback. We've got him evaluated as a football player, not just as a workout guy.

I think I'm getting exactly what my players are giving me, which is everything. People outside don't know my people like I do. I know what I've got in these guys. In most cases I've had a hand in either bringing them here or keeping them here. I'm trying to put together the right chemistry, the right mix in that locker room, so we can stand together and make something happen.

I would say it's probably the strongest storm to hit this island in 50 years.

I know I wouldn't have thrown a rookie out there. But I'm not the one dealing with that bull in that rodeo.

You have to do something in this league to attain stature. And then, with that, comes respect. Respect from a lot of different avenues. This is nothing but positive for us.

I'm sick for him and sick for this team.

There's a very fine line between confidence and complacency. If you win the first game against a team, the worst thing you can do is fool yourself into thinking the second game will be easier. You don't want guys having that mind-set.