11.   But the players understand that nothing will be easy when they face the Jags on Sunday in Jacksonville.

12.   But the players understand we have to be professionals and do our job.

13.   But the players understand that making the playoffs is not a divine right.

14.   Coach Jeff Fisher has made his players understand that the imminent departure has created a fan vacuum.

15.   Even so, the players understand the quandary that a team such as Minnesota is in.

16.   Fortunately, these players understand they have to have the grades.

17.   Gentry said he wants the young players to understand that they have the responsibilities of a job.

18.   Hackett said he wanted to make sure players understood his concern with academics now, because he does not want to have players declared ineligible during the season.

19.   He made assumptions about what conductors and players would understand.

20.   He wants his players to understand he has made no promises.