There's a line, players usually don't cross it and coaches usually don't cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had 'em. I'm not proud of those.

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

In the end, I've found, people like the direct approach. It's much more valuable to them to have a leader who's absolutely clear and open than to have one who soft-soaps or talks in circles.

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.

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

I'm a little superstitious.

The thing I really look for in this business is there are guys who are into football and there are guys who are in the profession for other reasons.