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.

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've played long enough to know that certain games are certain ways. You're gonna throw it less in others, more in others, and just look at what the team needs that day to win a football game.

You know you are going to go through your ups and downs in this game.

It's just like high school. If you're a freshman or a sophomore, it's hard to tell the seniors who've been through two, three, playoff games what to do.

One of the reasons I'm lucky is to be around an owner like Jerry Jones. I'm not just saying it. The reality of it is the guy wants to win. As a quarterback, you need ownership and people in the front office and organization to help you win. If you don't get that help, you're always going to be fighting an uphill battle. You feel that, being a part of this organization with Jerry, that he's going to bring in people and sign people and want to improve this football team every year. It allows you to feel like, hey, we have a chance and I have a chance to do some special things around here.

The Leftovers is a great basketball book that shines a light on what true competitors can overcome with a solid work ethic.