The media dwells mostly on negativity.
I'll call somebody 'dumb' or 'stupid' if they make a dumb or stupid play. I don't know any other word for it, and if they don't like the word, that's too bad.
If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a quarterback who thinks playing quarterback is just about passing.
If the players don't trust the coach, it is a problem, and vice versa.
Nowadays, if you are afraid of confrontation, you are not going to do very well.
Usually older players, late in the season, start to get cold.