Good teams incorporate teamwork into their culture, creating the building blocks for success.

Gerard joined our team in 2005 and made an immediate impact on the defensive front. Players of his ability are very difficult to come by, and ensuring that Gerard remained a Bronco was one of our top off-season priorities.

I know it's even more exciting for him because he knows what football means to the area, and he knows what it means to try to put together a championship team for Houston. Just think about it: Gary's from Houston. He loves the city. He grew up there, played there and went to college close by, and he understands what that means to the fans.

That's easy, John Mobley, no question. That's kind of the one where I kept looking at the board and with each and every pick I kept wanting things to hurry up to our pick.

There's a lot to maintaining consistency in the NFL, and it's both on and off the field. And if something gets in your way of your concentration on football, I don't care what it is, your chance of succeeding is difficult because there's people right behind you focused on taking your spot.

There wasn't a conscious effort to make next year this windfall where we can build for the future, it just kind of happened. But any time you have leverage like that, it has to be a plus for you.

Ron showed us in 2005 that he certainly has the skills to be a productive part of the Broncos' rushing attack. His contributions should only be greater in 2006, and we feel he has finally found a place where he can showcase his talent.

Courtney came to our team last season and helped solidify a defensive front that clearly became a strength of our football team. He proved to be an outstanding addition.

We wanted to ensure a player who meant so much to this organization would finish his career here.

When somebody sits and tells you that you can't do this and that, or that you cost the team because of this and that, he hasn't let it get to him. Which, I think, is what people are trying to do.