(CNN) Two-time Super Bowl champion and CNN Sport contributor Hines Ward talks his experiences from his 14 years in the NFL and other football observations. He was speaking to CNN's Perry Kostidakis.

Hines Ward.

What's it like in a locker room when you're making that final playoff push? There's a sense of urgency. It's about buckling down and committing to the rest of the season.

When I was in Pittsburgh, we would get together and have dinners, and after we'd watch and study game film. We'd be able to work together to see what each opposing team was doing, we'd talk about plays and other things we could do to put us a in a better position to win.

It really came down to doing everything you could to be ready, because you didn't ever want to look back and go, "I should've done more."

Hines Ward's Pittsburgh Steelers were the first team to win three straight road games and win the Super Bowl.

It's even bigger when you're trying to get one of those top seeds. Home field advantage is key, so you want to at least win your division since that guarantees you at least one game at home.

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