If one of those type quarterbacks are there, we'd have to match it up in discussions with whoever else may be there. |
It does not preclude us from taking a look at the quarterback position in the draft. |
Players that come in here have to have a high competitive level and have to have an intense desire to succeed beyond just a desire to play in the National Football League. Those are the type of guys that we'll be after in this year's draft. |
Since becoming aware of the situation at NAU, we've spent a considerable amount of time in discussions with the University officials, outside health professionals and our own medical personnel to determine the best course of action, ... The overwhelming concern obviously was the health and well-being of our football team. |
The 10th spot is a very good spot for us to be in. I think that if we stay there we're assured we'll get an excellent football player. |
The risk is probably no greater or no worse than it is for a lot of other players, but the spotlight is always heavier on the quarterbacks. It's just the risk that we're involved with. You hope you're making the right choice. |
There are probably only a few situations that would entice us to move up. I'm less likely to recommend that just because of the cost involved. |
There is a mutual interest in continuing our relationship. We'd like to have him back. |
There's a few rattle-snakes, but we won't see any. There's a few creeks to ford, but that won't be a big deal. And no ticks. |
They (NFL officials) are still in the process of clarifying issues with the union as well. Much of that information will have a bearing on future contracts, and so we're anxious to get a lot of that information and to get clarification, because it will have a bearing on our ability to get deals done quickly. |
This contract required a creative approach from our standpoint as well as the agent's standpoint. |
This contract took on challenges that in many ways we have never faced before, |
To not prepare for (injuries) is like going into a game not thinking about special teams. You know that at some point, you are going to be confronted with it, so youd better be ready. |
We addressed our concerns with respect to his contract. I don't want to get into the details, but I will tell you the concerns over play time, those were a part of our negotiations. If Kurt is playing and we're producing as a football team, then I think everyone is happy. |
We certainly desire to keep Reggie. We're not surprised there would be interest in him. |