() On criticism of his perceived struggles with speed rushers: "I try not to listen to it. I know what I can and can’t do and what I need to improve on. If I’m going against a speed rusher I’m going to work on that and not let it bother me."
() On facing sackmaster John Abraham on Sunday: "I’m excited for it. He’s a great pass rusher. It’s going to be a huge challenge for me and a huge challenge for our whole offensive line. They’ve got a great d-line all across the board. It’s going to be fun … [Abraham] has got a lot. First off his speed. Unbelievable speed off the edge. He can turn the corner real fast. He’s got a low shoulder. He’s got power. He’s got good counter moves. He’s a great player. The whole package is definitely there. There’s a reason he’s been around so long and been so disruptive like he has."
() On his preseason struggles, even though his fellow linemen said he still graded out the highest on the unit: "I think I got better every week. I had some bad plays here and there. Gave up a sack and had a pressure like I shouldn’t have. I’ve learned from that stuff. But I think all around I got better every week and I’m definitely coming in strong for the season."
