I feel that Im not losing the game for our team. Im trying to give us the best opportunity to win the football game. I did everything I could to lose the Jets game but we won. And the Patriots game, I didnt play well. I think that this year, I just come out and play smart football. I got some good advice the other day (from CBS Sports Dan Dierdorf): Every drive that ends in a kick is a good drive.

Leadership is something you earn, something you're chosen for. You can't come in yelling, 'I'm your leader!' If it happens, it's because the other guys respect you.

My family and friends and teammates, just having their support has been unbelievable.

Hines Ward, Plaxico Burress, Jerome Bettis-they are great leaders. I listen to everything they say.

I have a great family. I can call them and they don't want to talk just football They want to find out how my day went outside of football.

I know I probably never will win the league MVP or passing title. That is not why I play the game. I try to win football games and championships.

In my heart, I know I haven't been the best person, the best quarterback for the Steelers, I'm not talking just on the field, I'm talking off the field.