Fame is fleeting. That stuff comes and goes. You know, as soon as I play poorly ... you won't be doing this interview--you'll be interviewing the next guy.

You try and work hard and get better each week. I play the game with passion. I enjoy the game. It's a lot of fun when I'm out there. That's the way I play. For some reason, people like that.

There comes a point in the game where you gotta make a play or you gotta do something to get your team over the hump, and when that time comes you gotta be able to do it.

The first game of the year is always an in-season adjustment game.

I think you use the negative things that happen from the year before - and from other years, too - to spur you to do the things you need to do to take the next step.

There's no question in my mind: not only am I going to be able to make it through 16 games, I'll make it through another five years.

I think some guys have the ability to learn from themselves and get better. Those are the guys that last a long time and continue to improve in this league and in sports in general.