We came on strong late last year, making it to No. 9 or No. 10. Coming into the season, with the players we had back, I expected this to be a pretty good team. But I don't know that I expected us to be 9-0-2.

[And after coming on strong late last season, expectations have risen: The Redskins have made Cooley an integral part of the offense although the results haven't yet come.] I'm happy with where I am as a player. I feel confident, ... I'm disappointed in my production personally.

It's been hopping, ... It's been unusually strong for this late in the season.

We have no one to blame but ourselves. It shouldn't have come down to this late in the season. It's our own fault.

Offensively we haven't done as well as we should have all year long. Coming down the stretch of this season, we're going to need to put some points on the board to help our defense.

This whole season was a blessing. To go through what I went through last year, it was just so frustrating. ... I was mad when (the overrated tag) came out, frustrated, but the people who know me — my teammates, the organization — know what type of player I am.