Derrick, on that late run where the offensive line joined in and helped push you to the first down, is that kind of symbolic of this team?
Yeah, we always talk about finishing. That's what we preach every day. I was happy I was able to get a final push to get a little extra yardage from those guys.
How worried are you about Ryan? He misses a snap, but he comes back in and he's in a boot, but having seen him be out there game and game again, what are your thoughts on…how worried are you about him?
Not necessarily worried because he's a warrior. He got banged up and was able to get back out there. That's the mentality that he has. I for sure told him that I'm going to have to send him a text early in the morning to see how he's doing, so I hope he's not too bad, but I think he'll be fine. His mentality is, if he can get out there, he's going to go.
I think he went out and came back in, Jeffrey (Simmons) did the same, Ben (Jones) did the same, it kind of speaks to maybe the overall toughness of this team?
Yeah, for sure. Those are our leaders and they're going to do whatever they can for this team.
This team was 0-2 to start and now you've won four in a row. How was this team able to gather itself and feel like you're building momentum as the season goes on?
I think we take it one week at a time – and trust and believe in our coaching and preparation in all three phases. And focus on getting better and better every day. That's all we can do. Week by week.
You had a couple of runs today nearly be the big one that we've kind of been waiting to see from you, like you've done your whole career. You feel like it's just a matter of time before you break up the big one and get six?
It'll happen when it happens. Trust me.
You had 30 carries today and you said you like the ball in your hands no matter whether it's rushing or receiving, that's your kind of game right there? Getting the ball 30 times and being able to get positive yards on almost every step?
Whatever is required for us to win. I'm always wanting to do what I can to help the team win a game. That's what was required today. It's a tough team, good defense, just got to stay with it and finish runs and get what you can.
You mentioned the toughness of Tannehill, what can you say about the resiliency of this team despite the adversity?
Guys just battling through some things, getting back out there, contributing the best way that they can. That's the mentality of this team, the resiliency that we try to come with every day. Come out and help. Even if we're banged up, I think guys are going to try to do that, and you saw that today and the toughness that they have.
For a long time, this team was on the other side of this rivalry as far as how the results were going, how good does it feel to control this rivalry right now and how important is that if you're going to try and win this division?
They're never going to go away. They're a tough team. It's always been tough battles, ever since I've been here playing against them. Got a lot of respect for that team over there. They play hard in all three phases. They're a well-coached team and credit to the guys over there. They're just locked in every time we play these guys. Play hard, finishing, and doing the things that we need to do that (is required of) us to win.
