Is this an example of ‘do-or-die’ football?
“That’s what it looks like. When you play a divisional team for the third time, all that matters is coming out with the win.”
What’s going through your mind on Sam Hubbard’s big play?
“Run faster Sam! Go! Get there! (laughing) He actually did look pretty fast, surprisingly.”
“I don’t know about that.”
How can you overcome losing Jonah and your other starters on the offensive line?
“We have a lot of faith in those guys. Max Scharping stepped up today, Hakeem Adeniji stepped up today. Jackson Carman stepped up and got in there after Jonah went down.”
What does Sam Hubbard mean to the team as a whole?
“He’s one of the leaders of the team. He’s recognized as captain, he’s what this whole thing is built on — toughness, hard work, and leadership. Those are the type of guys we try to bring in here. He’s one of my best friends and comes up with big plays, over and over. He gets his work done, has a positive attitude in the locker room. He’s the type of guy you want on your team.”
Is it almost like you’re expecting the defense to make a play sometimes?
“You do, but at the same time, you’re expecting them not to, because you want to be ready to make plays. I expect them to make big plays in big moments, though.”
How stressful is it watching it all unfold?
“It’s playoff football; it’s what it’s all about. Keep your cool and trust your guys to do their jobs.”
They seemed committed to preventing you from throwing it long …
“They mixed a blitz in here and there. They’re really good on defense. They stay in their scheme. They mix up coverages. It’s a really good defense — one of the best in the league.”
Did they change anything in the second half?
“They just mixed it up. They make it tough on you.”
Is it a tough play to strip there, on a jump-over like that?
“I haven’t even seen it. I just saw Sam running down the field.”
Have you ever tried that?
“I have not. And I don’t plan on it.”
How satisfying is it to keep this momentum going?
“It’s very…
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