The one point loss against the Bucs on Sunday is one I’d like to forget.  We played in dreadful conditions that you just have to expect at this time of year.  The steady rain, muddy field and freezing temperature did not make it fun out there.

Football in December is tough.  It’s when the aches and pains start to set in and you see everyone begin to break down.  Still, the great players know how to compete and that’s what I have to do for the rest of the season.

Two weeks ago vs. the Giants the conditions...Read More

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As I ascended through the ranks of youth football, I always admired players like Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Thomas and Bruce Smith.  Those guys were relentless, wreaked havoc and instilled fear in the quarterback.

All three developed the moves and skill set that are needed to create constant pass pressure.  I remember watching the Hall of Famers on Sunday afternoons and using their moves to pattern my own on Friday nights.  It was an honor to learn the craft of becoming a pass rusher by trying to emulate my game after theirs.

Of the aforementioned legends, LT has earned...Read More

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We could have headed into the bye week with a 5-3 record and in second place in the NFC East, but suffered a tough 37-25 loss to the Lions.  It would have been great to have entered the bye with a two-game winning streak, but now we just need to rebound.

This week, I had the chance to go home to Houston to spend some time with friends and family.  At some point, I also drove up Austin to visit my old teammates and coaches at the University of Texas.  I did this last year during the bye week,...Read More

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