Defense Coming Around At Right Time To Peak 

We played an outstanding game Saturday night, beating the Bengals 13-0 and coming together as a defense. It was a total team effort. We were on the same page. It was an important step for us, and it gives all of us just a little more confidence and a sense of knowing each other as we get closer to the regular season.

On my part, this game was another good step. I felt more secure in my reads and my responsibilities. Physically, I'm fine. I know I can always get better -- every player can improve. But compared to where I was a few weeks ago, I feel great.

We are out of training camp and we begin another phase of the experience. It is something new for me, but having the time I've had in the league, I feel like I will be ready for whatever happens.

We have a lot of good feelings right now. The preseason has been good for all of us. Going out and playing the way we played against the Bengals is a boost for everyone one. We have to keep it going and then focus on the regular season. This is the time of the year when cuts are made and some players you've been working with since early spring are released, but everyone understands that this is a business. Some of those players are going to get jobs with other teams.

I'm encouraged by everything. I think we have a chance to be a special team. We are headed in the right direction.

Defense Coming Around At Right Time To Peak 

We played an outstanding game Saturday night, beating the Bengals 13-0 and coming together as a defense. It was a total team effort. We were on the same page. It was an important step for us, and it gives all of us just a little more confidence and a sense of knowing each other as we get closer to the regular season.

On my part, this game was another good step. I felt more secure in my reads and my responsibilities. Physically, I'm fine. I know I can always get better -- every player can improve. But compared to where I was a few weeks ago, I feel great.

We are out of training camp and we begin another phase of the experience. It is something new for me, but having the time I've had in the league, I feel like I will be ready for whatever happens.

We have a lot of good feelings right now. The preseason has been good for all of us. Going out and playing the way we played against the Bengals is a boost for everyone one. We have to keep it going and then focus on the regular season. This is the time of the year when cuts are made and some players you've been working with since early spring are released, but everyone understands that this is a business. Some of those players are going to get jobs with other teams.

I'm encouraged by everything. I think we have a chance to be a special team. We are headed in the right direction.