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Green Bay vs. New York Jets - Postgame Quotes - New York
Regular Season - Packers Lose 20-16
HEAD COACH AL GROH
"This was a terrific win for our team at the start of the season. It is
especially important in this town and this tradition.
"This game brought this team together; it brings the team together for the
rest of the season.
"This team has a lot of heart."
on the many Jets' penalties: "There was some sloppy play, especially on the
two times we had the ball in the end zone.
"The main thing (with the penalties), we didn't crack. We were challenged
and met the challenge.
"Curtis Martin picked up the game for us. He has the heart of a lion and
projects that to everyone around. We were very focuxed for this game. I
removed any personal emotion from it. This was not a win for me. This was a
team effort, it brought out the competion, the toughness. This game was not
about me."
on Brett Favre's layoff: "We never bet against Brett Favre. With this guy,
the game is not over 'till he goes to bed tonight."
on Victor Green's interception at the end of game: "That's his job. He got
the read on the quarterback and made the interception."
on Vinny Testaverde: "He did a very good job. He gives this team heart. He
is a competitor and it rubs off on the other players. The team takes on the
personality of the quarterback."
on the play-calling: "We wanted to make sure Curtis (Martin) got plenty. We
did that."
SAFETY VICTOR GREEN
"We expected the pass, we worked hard to shut down both the running and
passing game. I made the big play -- that's what it's all about. Favre
threw a good pass, I just made a little better catch.
"This game showed we could play defense.
"A win at Lambeau is a real big win for us. It's a confidence booster.
"Favre didn't look rusty today -- he threw the ball with zip."
on his interception: "This was one of the biggest played plays in my
career. I got the game ball for it."
QUARTERBACK VINNY TESTAVERDE
"It was a little tough getting started, then things began to move. Our
defense made some big plays.
"It's a great feeling coming back from an injury and winning that first
game.
"After the game it hit me -- this was one of my most enjoyable victories.
"A lot of guys made some big plays today."
on the long pass to the Packers' 2: "We had been playing the middle, and on
that play we just went outside."
RUNNING BACK CURTIS MARTIN
"We have been working more on my catching the ball. Today, it was a surprise
to me, but I was ready.
"Last year, we had a character-building year; this game showed the results
of that.
Vinny had a lot riding on this game. He came out with the win -- that was
very emotional."
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