We understand that a lot of things happened this year. We didn't play nearly up to our capabilities even when we had everybody healthy. But a lot of factors went into the way our team went this year.

We know we are a nasty defence. We know we are a good defence, but last year we didn't have enough takeaways, ... That's a focus for us this year, getting the ball.

I don't think it escalated to the point where anybody should have got kicked out of the game.

When the Eagles lost Hugh [defensive end Hugh Douglas] that year, they had to go out and get Jevon Kearse. If you don't fill that void, you're going to be lacking on that pass rush on the outside. They couldn't get to the passer without blitzing, so that's why they had to pay the money to get Freak.

[Asked yesterday if] justice has been served, ... No, no, no... You never want a fellow athlete to get hurt like that... My prayers go out to him and his family. I hope he has a speedy recovery and he can come back 100 percent. In this game, you trash-talk all the time. I've been through two knee surgeries and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

T.O.'s my friend. Donovan's my friend. They're both good guys, no matter what perception is out there, and when you see two good guys and the chemistry is off you try to help the situation out.