"Although the lockout is not what a lot of players or fans or people that are fans of football wanted, in a lot of ways it helps. It's given a lot of guys a chance to prove how much this game means to them. It's given them a chance to see reality. 'If I didn't have football what would I be?' A lot of guys like Andre realize this is time for them to step up. Coach is not in your ear and you have to step up if you want to exist in this league."