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.

Creatures of similar plumages habitually congregate in places of closest proximity.

Winning coaches look for opportunities to praise. Anything that reflects a commitment to the team is praiseworthy

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.

I just try to do the best job I possibly can - put the blinders on, go to work and be the best you can possibly be. Once you have done everything that you possibly can - you've put forth your greatest effort - then I can live with whatever's next.

I'm not really in the excuse business.

I don't look at a problem and put variables in there that don't affect it.