Mike Tomlin

But I just think there's been an increase in productivity.

And certainly we love activity, but productivity trumps activity.

And I think he's taken a big step this year in terms of productivity.

He's got five and a half sacks.

He's coming off blocks in the run game and winning.

Shedding and tackling is a major component of run productivity.

And I think his arrow pointed up for him in just about all areas of his game, which leads to more productivity.

You know, it's very important because they're unique jobs.

I think we've got to be connected.

There's a loneliness with leadership.

There's a responsibility with leadership.

And so I've just learned over the years to embrace that component of it, that we've got to spend time together.

We've got to have an understanding.

And certainly that's been a fun process with Aaron.

It's been really fun because he has an appetite for it.

He loves the process as much as he loves competing.

He's got an awesome relationship with football.

He's at the point in his career where he's really reflective and excited about giving back to the game and the young people in the game.

And so it's fun to do that with him and help young guys like Will Howard advance in his career.

And so it's been an enjoyable process, but certainly it's work.