If I had to say the one reason I think we will be all right it would be our experience. We have some great seniors that will provide the type of leadership we need to succeed.

I think we will be a little bit more consistent this year. We have the good core, and if the other guys step up, we can make the playoffs.

These numbers tell you that the economy is humming right along through the holiday season. There will be no reason for the Fed to stop hiking interest rates, which is very supportive of the U.S. economy and the dollar.

The reason we're putting Carter there [right wing] is Peter has always had someone to take faceoffs on the right side,'' Hitchcock explained.

Schematically, we've had guys in the right spots for tackles, but for whatever reason, we're missing them. But I firmly believe our defense is going to rise up. We're going to make some tackles and be aggressive or else I'm going to suit up and play myself. But I really expect a good performance (tonight).

Somebody is going to win. This is going to be the ultimate experience right off the bat for them.