It's just less abuse, ... If I was thrown back into that every-down role here, I would do it, without a doubt. But your body doesn't take as much of a beating as a pass rusher. You're more in the attack mode.

You can run, jump all you want. But it's pure technique. I've seen guys try things that might work in college, but no way in heck would they work here.

Basically, we got to go back to different fundamentals. We've been put in some not-so-good situations. But we still want to get off the field.

It's not like the position is cursed here.

Then someone came from the front, so he jumped back into my arm, and it stretched back.

Teddy is a guy you grew up with. He's in control, yet approachable. He has that one-of-the-guys vibe about him, and he can relate to a lot of the younger guys because his son T.J. is their age. Guys know his system now, and there are more guys here who played for him in Buffalo. That shortens our chemistry curve.

It was the coaches' decision, but I accepted it.

He's got a lot of catching up to do.

The guy's been on the bubble almost every year he's been here. But he's a survivor.