The defensive front as a whole did a nice job. Going into the ball game I was so concerned about the fact [the Lions] were just going to pound the ball on us against our front.

Their third baseman played a hell of a defensive game. He did a nice job.

As a defensive lineman you have to find yourself other ways to make plays and get yourself in the game,

He had a nice game, and ran the ball hard. He missed a couple of holes and seams that could have been big gainers. He's an inexperienced back, but with each carry he is learning and getting better. He will get better as the year goes on.

Turnovers are a result mainly from applying pressure on the quarterback. Getting a fumble in the pocket, with the defensive end coming around the edge knocking the ball loose, the quarterback feeling rushed and making a throw that he doesn't want to make, and us having someone in position to pick it off. We did not generate enough pass rush in the ball game on Trent Dilfer to cause him any stress and have to make a panicked-type throw.

It was a very good defensive game and our bench did a great job.