To see the defense play the way they have this entire spring kind of bothers me. I want to get out there and compete with those guys.

We left our hearts on the court, and locked them up on defense.

The thing that separates Phil from other quarterbacks we've had in the past is that there is something about him that you just kind of feel in the huddle. I don't know what it is. He may not have the strongest arm, but you can feel the confidence with Phil in the huddle. It's something I can't explain. It's something he brings to the table. Last week there was no doubt in anybody's mind that we were going to score.

This offense, ... is a better offense than when they had (Steelers quarterback) Ben Roethlisberger. It's more balanced.

There is no person who is happier for me, ... He's been nothing but supportive and we have such a mutual respect for each other.

No disrespect to the other players, ... but there is no other player I'd rather have behind me. I've been blessed to play with a guy like A.J.