I've got so much respect for Jerome and what he's brought to this football team. My relationship with him is he's a classy guy, and he's been such an inspiration.

He's been here and he knows our players more than the last couple times I've brought guys in,

I'm very much concerned with the loss of leadership. Not just what they brought on the field, but off it in their own ways. We have other guys who know they have to step up and sustain that high level of play.

It's surreal right now. It's a rewarding feeling to give that trophy to (owner) Mr. (Dan) Rooney. That's what he brought me here to do a long time ago. It really does fill a void. I couldn't be happier for him and the city of Pittsburgh.

It's surreal right now. It's a rewarding feeling to give that trophy to Mr. Rooney. That's what he brought me here to do. It really does complete a void that's been there.