We appreciate everything these coaches have done in terms of their time and efforts and sacrifices, especially in taking away from their families. It’s just that it is time for a change in taking another...

We just let it go. We threw it all at ’em. I felt like we had to put some points on the board any way we could.

We had the five starters back in there together. It was nice to see that,

If it gives us a 2% advantage out of 100%, … I’ll take the 2%.

I think he’s going to keep on a steady climb. I think he will continue to get better. He wants to. That’s the fun part about him.

We were pretty stout (on defense) until we got down in some of those red zone situations and gave up some big plays. Not a lot of guys were taking chances. We played a lot...

We recognize the enemy (us) and haven’t been able to do anything about it. We’ve got to get better. Whether it’s looking at different personnel … we’ve just got to get better because it’s happened...

I’ve taken business as usual like I’m going into the season as head coach. There’s more question out there than there was in here, especially with me. I’ve approached it full speed.

And he says, ‘Yeah, OK.’ And then about two seconds later it was, ‘Mike Williams, finish!’ I just looked at him and said, ‘You couldn’t do it, could you? You couldn’t hold off.’

It was more of being winded. We were planning on getting Duke in there more than we did. So it was give Duke a chance there at the end.

I’ve addressed it and I’m not talking about … any players starting or not starting.

It is time for a change in taking another step in a different direction.

We really need him to understand the tackle position, which if we have a problem there, he’s going,

Willis made some big runs on his own, but our guys, I give them credit. From start to finish, I thought they played hard.

We think it is an advantage as a team, when you have two different types of quarterbacks, to play it out as long as we can. I think it’s an advantage regardless of what other...

He has some talent there running the ball. I don’t want him to make a habit of it, but with a first-year quarterback, the thought process speeds up and typically the first instinct is to...

We needed a win and this team understood it,

It was good work. Both teams got a lot of good things to teach off of, and a lot of reps. I think the fans enjoyed it. I know the players did, and both teams...

Probably one of our most consistent players before he got hurt. He was playing well … holding the point in the run game. You are going to miss something when you lose those guys, but...

There has been a lot of factors, it hasn’t been just Willis, it hasn’t just been the offensive line, it’s been something somewhere that has not allowed us to continue what we did early in...

People have a pretty good idea about Mike Williams only being out a year. I know where he was ranked as far as round last year. I don’t know how much that may have dropped...

It’s pretty much the norm of what we felt was going to take place. We’ve got to play better in other areas, which I think will help his progress in the long run.

I’m going with J.P., and I think everybody understands that.

Tampa Bay’s (two-deep zone) coverage was trying to take away the deep threats, so you’ve got to have somebody inside that’s got a good feel for finding soft spots underneath the coverage. Sometimes it’s not...

We use the term doesn’t flinch and he really wasn’t flinching. He looked comfortable in there. I’m sure there are some things after we watch the tape that we’ll say he should’ve or could’ve done,...

I’d anticipate them trying to run. I think he’s a good runner. That offense does run the football. It hasn’t as of late because they’ve had to play catch-up. They really haven’t been in the...

I would’ve been shocked if it hadn’t gotten out,

It was good work. Both teams got lot of good things to teach off of, got a lot of reps.

I think we’ve improved stopping the run, … but we still have given up too many big runs.

He’s produced when he’s had opportunities,

I’m actually proud of these guys. I’m frustrated for them, not frustrated at them. We overcame a lot of adversity leading into this game where everyone and their brother counted us out. … I was...

We practice probably more than most teams on our special teams and it shows up on the field. And we do a lot more in the spring with our guys, fundamentals and techniques, and it...

I’d like to play against their best. I like our line. I’d like Mike Gandy to get a chance. I think it ought to be the best against their best.

It’s a natural process that’s going on right now for a young quarterback, and Sam has experienced it. At least he can say, ‘Hey, back when this happened,’ and you know he’s gone through it....

I don’t think anybody here expected him to come out on fire, to lead this team with passing. I think it’s a process. It’s a process we anticipated when we made the change and he’s...

I’ve heard it’s been a big hit outside and people are excited about it, … If it gets our offense jacked up because of the emotional dance, I’ll take it any time.

I think it’s very important, because Sam has been around some very good quarterbacks,

He’s made some more yards after first contact. We’re just trying to get a spark. … It’s not the only position that that may happen to. But right now that’s the one that it is....

Dillon helps them, of course. He’s a very talented runner. But I thought our defensive players may have missed some tackles, too.

I knew Willis would (respond) because he’s a prideful guy, … We talked earlier in the week when we watched the tape. Again, sometimes it’s a matter of learning from experience, and it was evident...

He’ll probably get some earlier in this game, with the first line against the first team of Chicago. We’ll see how he does with it, but he’s really been productive when given a chance.

I don’t think there’s a time that we say, `All right, he’s back in there and his development starts,’

He’s throwing the ball good. But with more work on the turf (in practice), he got sore last week. . . . I’d like to get him in the game at some point. Right now...

That’s the plan. The half and probably starting the third quarter and see how many snaps we get in the third. Even by mid-second quarter you’ll see (second-string) guys getting plugged in.

At some point, a rookie may have to start a whole game which he’s capable of doing. So confidence and trust is your answer.

I’m not giving up on him yet,

If it’ll put everybody at ease, I’m going to start Kelly next week against the Raiders,

There is a comfort zone with Rich. I’d love to get a chance to go to Atlanta. It’s a great situation. I’m looking forward to sitting down with them.

I think we have enough guys to win with, … I know I have an advantage of talent level here compared to some other new coaches. But still, it’s basically the same team that went...

Shocked may not be the word with how we feel. We should finish the game. You play to the last second. If it was over at halftime, we would be going home happy.