Any time you're playing against the best, with the type of people we have on our offensive line, it brings out the best in us.

The four of us will reminisce about West Portal Avenue, playing basketball at West Portal Middle School, the St. Ignatius-Lincoln battles and all the All-City players we played against.

He's a 6-5, 315-pound ballerina that plays offensive tackle.

He's a 6-foot-5, 315-pound ballerina that plays tackle. He's not a loudmouth. He just does his job. I wish young football players in Pop Warner and high school could see this guy prepare.

I was really fortunate. Tom created a great group of linemen and it was my job was not to screw it up.

The best news is that we didn't lose him. Steve likes playing in Seattle. He's the cornerstone of our line with [left tackle] Walter [Jones].