We're working to keep him here in Seattle. If he keeps playing he could have his best season ever and that's saying something. He's a complete player.

I'm very proud of the job he's done, ... If he keeps it going, he could have his best year. I'm sure glad it worked out with his contract. We'd all like him to stay and he'd liked to stay. So hopefully it all gets worked out.

He is a lifelong football personnel man. Personnel people, they have a passion for it. They want to help the head coach. They want to give him the best players they can give him. And it creates a real healthy trust and working relationship. Bob's first love, as you know, was basketball. And he was taking on a lot of jobs. It's different now, because Tim is a lifelong football guy. We have a good relationship.

He came into camp in the best condition of his life. He really did ... He's a little bit unlucky.

Be careful how you phrase that. I'm not surprised how he's playing and I didn't want to let him go. I wanted him to stay, but he was given a fabulous contract by Carolina and so he did what was best for he and his family.

But I think the special players can do special things. He's a special player. He's the best lineman I've ever been around.

He's acknowledged in the league as one of the best position coaches.