In assessing his team's competitive heartbeat, Derrick Brooks feels a strong thump-thump. A steadiness the Pro Bowl linebacker attributes to head coach Tony Dungy. Even when we were losing, there was no deterioration from the inside out. When you get unwavering support and consistency from the head guy, you keep a positive approach. Two, maybe three, is a realistic estimate.
Final votes are due today.
Defensive tackle Warren Sapp should go back to Hawaii. All the energies of me, Warren, John and our entire team are aimed at a No. 1 goal of not allowing the Bus to get rolling. Jerome Bettis is the Bus, a massive but quick running back. A catalyst too lightly used of late in a Steelers offense that has struggled. Kordell is like Brett Favre, a quarterback who can beat you with his arm or legs.