“But Duce has to stay ready because, before the year's over, we're going to need Duce. Something's going to happen because that's a high-risk position, running back. You're either blocking or you're carrying the ball and you're a marked guy. Sooner or later we're going to need Duce.”
“He's durable enough to carry 25-26-27 times per game. The problem is staying healthy, and I think a lot of that is luck. I don't care who you are, you have to have some luck. Look at Curtis Martin. He's about the same size as Willie, and he has played for years and years. He just doesn't get hurt. Maybe the same thing will happen for Willie.”
“You even drove your own car down if you wanted to. I drove down. I was single and I had a car down there. I drove back and saved the money they gave you for the flight.”
“Pro football wasn't as popular as it is now. When I came out of college, I had no idea of playing pro football. I think I saw two or three pro football games on television when I was in college. Nobody watched it, it wasn't on TV. It wasn't anywhere near what it is today.”
“His first coaching staff was an excellent staff. The people he has hired have had experience in the league. He has surrounded himself with some good coaches.”
“He doesn't leave anything to chance. I think he's a good game-day coach, knowing when to do certain things in a game. He's very good on the sidelines.”
“Dan is a lot like his dad was, and now Art II is a lot like his dad, Dan. They're close to the players, and they care about the players and the people who work for them.”
