I think confrontation is healthy, because it clears the air very quickly.

A coach wouldn’t throw you to the wolves if he didn’t think you had some wolf in you.

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a quarterback who thinks playing quarterback is just about passing.

I think there are a lot of good people, a lot of good football guys in the NFL.

You ask yourself, 'What do you want your legacy to be?' I'm content at this point to say, 'Those who follow me.' Romeo Crennel, Bill Belichick, Sean Payton, to name a few. I think I've got a pretty good group, so far.

When I was coaching with the Patriots, the players pulled a practical joke and I said, 'Do you think I'm Charlie the Tuna, like a sucker?' After that, they called me Tuna.

I think he's got good potential, but he needs a lot of work.

Anybody who watched football last year knows they're good. But that represents a very good opportunity for us. It really does. I think somehow, if we're able to pull that off, I think it will go a long way for our confidence. I look at it as a great opportunity, and hopefully we'll be at our best when we get there.