18 Quotes by Corey Chavous

We're a better defense than we were at the beginning of the year, and that's because we've got so many young players learning a new system ( Ted Cottrell 's) and so many young players playing at this level for the first time. I don't know what everybody else would call it. I'd call it progress.

The reality is we're one game out of first place.

I have given it some thought that this could be my last game with the Vikings. My mom and sister are coming, and I want this game to be special. And whatever happens, I want the fans to know it's been an honor to wear the purple and gold.

I don't ever see that on film. I see the same guy. His last couple games -- that kind of speaks for itself. And you can't forget last year. He had 4,000 yards and two 1,000-yard receivers.

Because we have been so humbled, because we have heard so many bad things about ourselves, you know our heads won't ever get big again.

I can't even say anything now. I'm totally empty, along with my teammates.

Right now, nobody thinks we have character, so who cares? It's my responsibility and other guys' responsibility on the team to help guys understand where we're at right now. You're not in a division with an undefeated team. You're in a division where the leader is 2-3.

I was glad we got back on the field because in those situations, you want an opportunity to make a play.

No question. We're certainly appreciative. We're glad to have him. I think his presence has done a lot for our team. I think what he adds is a confidence. He's very confident in his ability, and any time your chief and your general is confident, the troops will follow.