Bill Cowher Quotes

"Unbelievable, words can't describe it."

"I was just one small part of this, trust me."

"Suffering succotash. I'm in a quandary."

"This team understands it's a journey. This is the first step. It was almost a battle of wills out there today, like who was going to flinch first. We just came up with a couple more big plays than they did, and that was the difference in the game."

"Ben is an unbelievable athlete. It would take someone of his nature (to make the tackle)."

"Where our record is, we recognize there's a responsibility that comes along with it. We have to bring our A game every week. We're not in a reflecting mode right now. We have to still look ahead and keep the blinders on a little bit. We beat a couple good football teams, but in terms of the big picture, [we haven't accomplished anything yet]."

"The two words are 'easy' and 'ready. They both have 'e' in them."

"Trust me, they're the ones taking him out to eat every week."

"Suffering succotash, ... I'm in a quandary."

"The circumstances are such that we don't have a choice. We were put in that situation by losing three games in a row. We know the path that is ahead of us. It's a tough journey, but the guys are looking forward to it."

"I think you'll find in any second-year player, his comfort level is much greater. There's no question he's more comfortable with our offense and understanding the plays and the design of the plays and where they're intended to go. Consequently, he's much more in control of the huddle than he was a year ago."

"He's certainly playing a lot older than his age."

"It's to be determined,"

"I told him he revealed another gear. I saw something where now I can set another level of expectation that's a little bit higher."

"I think the pass to Hines was just a great call by Whiz."

"The biggest concern I have is making sure we understand that we aren't going to pick up where we left off."

"Their defense is a lot like ours, from the standpoint of scheme-wise. They have good players down there that run it."

"Fourth-and-one with a Jerome Bettis , it's just an easy call to make. I feel so much appreciation for him."

"It is an unexcused absence. I'm very disappointed in his decision and we are ready to move on with or without him."