I spent a lot of time with my teams, especially in the East Coast teams, talking about dealing with the elements a lot of time, and a lot of instruction about field position and those kind of things. I like that variable.

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

My expectations are greater than the average fan's but, I'm more realistic than the top prognosticators.

What sets disciplined people apart? - The capacity to get past distractions. Focus on the task at hand.

Confidence is only born out of one thing ­ demonstrated ability. It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannot fabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it.

There is winning and there is misery.

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.