44 Quotes by Ozzie Newsome

We felt like we were cheating time a little bit right there. We knew we were putting ourselves in this position in 2002, but we had to take our shot at winning back-to-back. We could have done half of this cap-cutting last year, and it wouldn't have been this painful, but I don't think we would have had a real shot to get to the Super Bowl this season.

Yes, it did. But I was not able to get a hold of Joel.

Moving the Cleveland Browns was just unheard of,

I was scrawny. Now as a GM, I understand. He wanted to see if I could add weight.

I look more -- and this is part of my philosophy -- at what a guy will be doing in years three, four and five.

He is a consummate professional. He will enthusiastically play any role he is given. That could be as a starter, as a backup or as an outstanding special teams player.

He does a good job of taking care of his body,

He could play the same role Chester Taylor played for us. His experience, his toughness, his military background, all of it gives him an integrity that will be great in our locker room.

It goes again to the parity of the league,