Opening Statement: I couldn't be more excited about getting the season started. Last year's results left a bad taste in our mouths and we are ready to move forward and turn the page. I feel like we have made the necessary changes to improve our team and have a chance to win every time we step on the field. We went into the offseason with the general idea that nobody's job was secure. As you can see by looking at our roster, we have 13 new faces in the locker room right now. Sometimes change is good and in this situation, I believe that change can only help our organization. We missed the playoffs last year and that is totally unacceptable by my standards. We are taking a ruthless aggression approach to this year's schedule and I demand better results.
Reporter: Do you plan to make any roster changes prior to kickoff in Week 1?
Coach Campbell: We are always looking for ways to improve our team so if the opportunity arises, yes, we will make changes. But in saying that, understand that I am very confident in the 16 players I have in that locker room right now.
Reporter: Week 1 poses a big test for you as you face a playoff team from a year ago. What are your thoughts on Tebow's Youth Group going into the game?
Coach Campbell: We have our hands full, there is no doubt about that. We are looking at this game as an opportunity. It's an opportunity to win a football game against a quality opponent. It's an opportunity to get the year started on a positive note. It's an opportunity to see our mental toughness as we will be on the road in a tough environment. It is going to take a total team effort to have a chance to win this weekend.
Reporter: How surprised were you to see Arian Foster available when the 8th pick came around in the draft?
Coach Campbell: I'm still shocked. To have a player of his magnitude available that late in the draft; I really don't know what to say. I know that the hamstring injury has raised some questions concerning his availability in Week 1, but for a running back of his caliber to be on the board with the 8th pick--needless to say it made our decision very easy in the 1st round. We are excited to have him in a Safety Blitz uniform.
Reporter: What are the keys to the game for you to win this weekend?
Coach Campbell: We have to be prepared to weather the storm. They really feed off of the energy of their crowd and we know they are going to come out swinging on Thursday night. We just have to show the ability to take a punch and survive the opening round or two. Coach Daniel Campbell will have his guys ready to play, there is no doubt about that. We will have to take advantage of opportunities as they arise and try to keep it close going into MNF. Playing on the road, our goal is always to stay in the game and give ourselves a chance to win it late. Hopefully we will be in position to win on Monday night.
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