Before we can talk about a championship, we have to practice like a championship team.

The thing that I want to do, the most important thing to me is winning. How we do it, I really don't care.

Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.

Players have responsibility, and if they don't do their job, certain things happen. Coaches have responsibility. If they don't do their job, things happen.

I want winners. I want people that want to win.

I think a man becomes less than a man when he begins to compromise on what he believes is right.

What made it so special were the players. They were some of the most outstanding men I have ever been around in my life. The coaches were truly professionals. I wish the 49ers nothing but the best. I am thankful to the York family for having given me the opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL. I am indebted to them for that. I am also thankful for the Faithful fans, I am just sorry I couldn't give them more.