A day ago, nobody wanted to give us a chance. We came out and we did what we had to do. We knew it would be tough to come into Indianapolis, and they beat us pretty good the last time. This is kind of redemption for us.
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I'm hoping nobody picks him up because I really think he has an opportunity to really be special. I want to watch him grow and grow. In a couple years, you're going to be talking about him.
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We're here without him. We never made it to this point with him. So, I don't think that we miss him. That was a big question mark coming into this year What could we do in the passing game Well, consequently, our passing game is the reason why we're here in the Super Bowl. So, I can't sit there and say that we miss him.
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I do want my fair market value, ... The Marvin Harrison, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens numbers out there are ridiculous. I wouldnt try to ask for that. Not to say that Im any less of a player than those guys but I know how this organization is run, how the offense is, for me, its all about getting the opportunity to start his career in one place and end his career in one place and what a better place to do it than in the Black and Gold. Thats all I want is a commitment from this organization that I can retire as a Steeler.
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Im here. Im just glad to be back, ... Im very passionate about football and just driving back to the stadium today, seeing all the fans in their black and gold, a lot of chills went through my body. For me, this whole holdout situation was to show good faith to an organization and (respect) their policy that they dont negotiate with players under contract (who are not in camp).
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