I wanted to make sure I could go into the game not worrying about what another shot would do. I think that's why I was held out last week. Doctors are there for a reason. But I came out (Friday) and felt great.

Full credit to those guys. I had a great view of 95 percent of the their shots, and that makes my job a little bit easier.

You want to come back a little more fired up. I feel like I let the guys down a little bit last week, and I had to correct it.

To their credit, too, I've played seven years in this league and that's the best-defended game I've ever played in.

It was a treat to play with Mike two years ago in the All-Star Game, and it's great to have him here. He's so quick, and he's such a great player. It adds a little bit more to the story than just him being a local guy.

I believe we have the best football coach in the country in Urban Meyer. I had the privilege of hiring him, as you know, and I think he is doing fabulous work.