Top 5 Mayhew Quotes From His End Of The Year Press Conference

By: Mike Sullivan
@mikesullivan

1. Cowboys deserved to beat us: "When the penalty happened, there were 8 minutes left in the game and they got the ball back. We had every opportunity to do something to overcome that. To do something positive to win that game, and we didn't. They made the plays down the stretch, they deserved to win, and they deserved to advance."

2. Suh likes it here, but it's all about the money: "He likes to win, I know that. I know he likes Coach Caldwell, I know he's very comfortable here in Detroit. So those things all play in our favor. At the end of the day, though, money talks, so we have to step up in terms of pursuing him financially as well."

3. A long term deal with Suh is preferred: "Obviously a long term deal is a preference, it always is, but we'll evaluate it as we go and there will be ongoing dialogue and a sense of urgency to get something done."

4. Suh wants to be here and willing to negotiate: "Oh yes, very much. We talked about that on Monday and had a good conversation with him. He wants to be here and we want him to be here. I think that's a good combination and we'll see how it all plays out."

5. Every option is open with Suh: "We want him back. We are willing to franchise him, transition him, or whatever."

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