Give this guy a whole lot of credit. I've seen him on film, and I think he can do it on the next level. Athletically, he is just so much better than anybody on the football field. |
I'm very unclear as to why our team didn't respond well to the challenge. We had a good week of practice and felt real confident coming in, [but] when we hit the field it was like there was no energy and no enthusiasm. |
It's always an emotional thing because it's Winston. But in terms of preparation, things don't change. It's always bittersweet going against family like that, but we need a win, and they need a win, so you have to put all that stuff behind and just play the game. |
John has picked up the offense pretty well for us. |
One of the things you break down on film is the defense, and it helps if you are familiar with the personnel. |
That's going to be nice because we've been road warriors the first four weeks. |
This is my second year as a head coach, and I think it's a little easier because our system is in place. We have a quarterback that's a little better when it comes to the pass, and I just believe that's the quickest way to reach the end zone. |
We did intend, initially, to throw a little more. But [the offensive line] played so well, we decided to stick with it. You know the old saying: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. |
We know it's a different week, but it's just a football game. And we talk all through the season about stuff, so we aren't going to change. But it's not like I'm going to give him any of my secrets, and I'm sure he is the same way. |
We needed to get something going then. But we had to punt it back to them. |