Summarizing the drama of the past week, Part I
“It’s a bunch of nonsense. That’s all it is.”
Summarizing the drama of the past week, Part II
“The NFL is kind of like a big soap opera, and I think that’s why people tune in for all that stuff.”
Jabbing back at Falcons WR Roddy White
“I think he’s their fifth receiver behind the tight ends and running backs. I think he has one reception for a touchdown this year.”
Defending Norman from growing list of doubters
“I classify him as a shutdown. Look at what he’s done over the year. Look at what the stats say and what he does on a week-to-week basis.”
Soon-to-be MVP saying exactly what he should about the award
“It’s irrelevant to me right now. With this game meaning so much for us, I have no time to even think about it. You hear it. I think the individualism will take over if I start worrying about that, per se, rather than getting our 15th win.”
Atlanta native, when asked if he grew up a Falcons fan
“Next question.”
Perhaps too hopeful for a crowd that won’t be lined with Carolina blue
“We’re just absolutely jacked. We’ve been on the road for a couple weeks, so for us to get back in front of our fans here, we are totally pumped for that.”
Saw 10 of his players get selected to the Pro Bowl
“This is part of the reason why I do what I do–to see some of these guys have success. To see a guy like Thomas Davis come back from what he’s come back from has been tremendous. And to see him earn something that he deserves, that was even better.”
Has Carolina’s best argument for ‘snub’ status
“It would be nice to be honored with that, but I’m not going to cry. I’m not going to hang my head. I know how hard I’ve worked, I know what I’m able to do on the field. And whether I get the nod or whether I don’t, it’s not going to dictate how I feel and go about my day.”
Not in the mood to reminisce about what he told the Panthers back in 2012.
“Oh man, that’s a long time ago.”
