Quote Originally Posted by HoustonRaven View Post
Because he believes it
That doesn't really answer the question. If he was never an off the filed leader then he should have said:

“We talk about the transition of losing so many guys, a guy like myself and Ed Reed and other guys that are based off leadership, I've said it earlier: ‘Where would the leadership come from?'Because the leadership being strong in the locker room and winning games, listen talent sometimes can win you games. But when you talk about what's going on off the field, that's the most important place where leadership steps up.