It is exciting to be at this point because you understand you did so much rehab and you are at the point where you have the opportunity to win a championship. I?m looking forward to it. Is has been a lot of tough rehab to be even in the situation I am now. I?m the leader of this football team and my guys are happy that I?m going to have the opportunity to go out there on Saturday.

Byron Leftwich

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