Jeremiah Trotter
Jeremiah Trotter
Jeremiah Trotteris a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football Leaguefor twelve seasons. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stephen F. Austin State University...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth20 January 1977
everybody factors happened nearly team understand
We understand that a lot of things happened this year. We didn't play nearly up to our capabilities even when we had everybody healthy. But a lot of factors went into the way our team went this year.
extra good guy knows leaders respect takes team values
He's a guy that he'll respect you if you show respect. That's kind of the way I am. I think he values good leadership; that's important to him. He knows he can only do so much as a coach, that it takes good leaders on the team to go that extra mile.
behind cameras face football particular subject talked talking team tried
We as a team have tried to put that behind us. It's frustrating to have cameras in your face every day talking about a particular subject - other than football - that doesn't need to be talked about.
believe football team
We believe we're a better football team and we didn't show it, not even close.
anyone defend everybody expect jumping teammates trash
We were just trash talking, it escalated and everybody was jumping in, but that was it, ... You expect you teammates to come in and defend you. I don't think anyone should have been ejected.
check coming definite easier far game gut point respond seeing team turning
This game could be a definite turning point as far as the season, for us. Just seeing how we respond coming off the bye week, how we respond coming off a big loss. It's going to be gut check time. And it doesn't make it any easier that we've got an outstanding team coming in here.
against excited flying gave played teammates trying
I thought we could have played better against the run. I thought we gave them at least about 30 yards. I was just excited to get back out there, see my teammates flying around and trying to contribute.
both close defense everybody fans good offensive played teams wants
The fans and everybody wants to see big offensive plays. But it was kind of good the defenses on both teams played well. To go out there and close it out on defense for the NFC was big for us.
best defense excited guys talent teammates
I know my teammates were excited to get me back out there. I tell the guys every day, 'We're the best defense in the league.' That's what you have to believe. With the talent we have on this defense, why not?
air ball god high thank
We just wanted to keep fighting. Thank God I was in the right place at the right time. The ball went so high in the air I was able to get to it.
division game imperative lost next tale three washington weeks
These next three weeks are going to tell the tale of this team. It's imperative that we go down there to Washington and get this win. We lost our first game in the division to the Cowboys, so this is a must-win. A must, must-win.
blow coming high
Our expectations were so high coming in, and, just the way everything went down, it was a big blow to us.
came pride though tough
Even though this has been a tough season, we have a lot of pride on this team. And that came through today.
against backs desperate everybody
Everybody is desperate to win. We're desperate, too. We're going to come out like our backs are against the wall, too.