It should have been more than that. When you hit the quarterback, especially with the crown of your helmet, that's the price you pay.

When the whistle blows, it's hit and tackle. ... Are you going to put a knot on somebody?

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.

It's so hard, especially when you get under so much scrutiny like in the Triple Crown, to be able to stick to the strength of your convictions. … Here's a guy who knows his horse, has confidence in his training and has stuck to his guns.

In the game of football, when you play quarterback, you're going to get hit,

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.