12-17-2007, 01:18 PM
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 Browns RB Jamal Lewis Breaks 1000 Yds Rushing
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis goes over 1,000 yards
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Quote:
Browns running back Jamal Lewis went over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his eight-year career, thanks to his 163-yard effort against the Bills in the snow-globe game.
"One-thousand yards is a great accomplishment by any running back, but I'm just trying to win and do what it takes for this team to win," he said. "I know if I do well, this team will do well."
Lewis attributed his season - and his 34th career 100-yard game - to his offensive line and the rest of his teammates. He's had three 100-yard games in his past four outings.
"The offensive line played phenomenal," he said. "They come off the ball and try not to let defenses get penetration on us. I love running behind them."
Lewis described Sunday's blustery weather as "the worst conditions I've ever played in. I've never played in the snow before like that. It was cold. I was trembling the whole first half. Every time we got on the field, there was a TV timeout."
Lewis said he was excited when he woke up and saw how bad it was out.
"I knew it would be one of those days where the team has to count on the offensive line and the production of the running back," he said. "I told all of the running backs to get ready."
He said he welcomes putting the team on his shoulders.
"I take it with open arms," he said.
Despite the fact he was freezing, he loved the game. It showed, especially on his 26-yard run in the first quarter.
"It was fun," he said. "I just kept trying to deliver the blow because I knew that we could wear them down and keep going."
He credited his former coach, the Ravens' Brian Billick, with teaching him how to get ready for November and December. He also had back-to-back 100-yard games, the first time a Browns back did it since Lee Suggs in 2004.
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