S/LB Isaiah Simmons
On the defense’s ability to change the tide of the game:
“That’s what I always try to be, a player that can make plays that are able to change the game. Like I said, if I'm not able to go out there and showcase it every play, I'll take full advantage of the players that I'm in and make sure that they feel me every time I'm there.”
On what made today such a stellar day on defense:
“I think everybody put everything that's been happening to us to the side and we’ve really just been playing for one another. Just playing with your brother next to you knowing that he's trying to take care of his family and you’re trying to do the same. Just out there playing for each other and knowing that the guy next to you has a ‘why’. So going out there and not letting your boys down, I really think that’s what helped us all come together, even when things aren’t going well. Everybody understands what our objective is and we’re just playing for each other.”
On the emotional and mental impact of the win today after many tough weeks:
“I think its great. It’s a good feeling for us to have right now, we’re going to celebrate it today, but when tomorrow comes we have to put it to bed. I’m sure a lot of guys are going to watch the game on the way back to NY and prepare for the next week. As much as you want to hold on to this feeling, you have to move on quickly in the NFL, regardless of when it’s during the game or after a win.”
