Opening Statement: We have had a great week of practice as we have prepared to face the Wolf Pack. My guys have a sense of urgency as we know the playoffs are only four weeks away. We have a stiff challenge this week but I am confident that we can rise to the occasion. I am looking for consistency out of my club for the last four weeks of the year as we have been unable to sustain any level of success so far this year.
Reporter: What influenced you to put Jonathan Stewart in your starting lineup this Sunday?
We feel very fortunate to have Jonathan on our roster. He was a late season acquisition that we believe will pay huge dividends. He has done a great job for us on the practice squad and we feel that he deserves an opportunity to play on Sunday.
Reporter: How has Thomas Jones handled being demoted to the practice squad?
TJ is veteran leader and a respected guy in our locker room. He will be the first one to tell you that he hasn't been getting it done on the field lately. He understands that this is a business and he puts winning above all else. Even though he isn't starting this week, he knows that he still has a very important role on this football team.
Reporter: What happened with the Matt Cassell experiment?
Matt Ryan is our starting quarterback, let me just begin with that. We brought in Cassel to give Ryan a break as this is the first time he has started this many games in a season. We took a chance that Cassel could step in and lead our offense for a week and he did an admirable job. Unfortunately his appendix ruptured and we kicked his ass to the curb. Matt Ryan will be under center for the remainder of the year.
Reporter: How many games do you need to win to clinch a playoff spot?
PLAYOFFS?!? PLAYOFFS?!? WE'RE TALKING ABOUT PLAYOFFS?!?
Reporter: What is your strategy this week against the Wolf Pack?
We're going to take the same blue-collar approach we have used all year. We don't change our game plan for anyone. We're going to run the football, mix in some play-action pass, then turn it over to our rabid defensive unit to secure the victory.
Reporter: (Laughing) Is it true that you have read "The Three Little Pigs" to your team at the conclusion of practice every day this week? (Still laughing)
I TAKE THIS SERIOUS! REAL SERIOUS! I PUT MY HEART AND SOUL INTO THIS EVERY SINGLE WEEK! I DON'T GO OUT THERE AND LAUGH! IT'S NOT FUNNY! NOTHING'S FUNNY TO ME! I'M DONE WITH THIS INTERVIEW!
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