Time and again, players talked Saturday about the fun they were having at practice, the fun they were having on gameday. They're even occasionally making wise in the huddle, like Saturday, when left tackle Chris McIntosh said they asked Ron Dayne what business he had showing up in the huddle once the second half began. That's the biggest thing, for when you're having fun, things have got to be going good. Cornerback Jamar Fletcher, who has two interceptions Saturday, certainly could attest to that. And it starts in practice.
Guys are out there running around, having fun, laughing, joking.
It's a more comfortable atmosphere. Right now, I think we're on top of our game. Indeed, things have never been better this season. The defense hasn't allowed any team to surpass the 400-yard mark the last four weeks and has held the last two opponents to less than 300. It has forced 10 turnovers in that span and has allowed just 10.4 points a game.