“That's as big a reason to report on time as anything. It gives you time to learn from the veterans, how to take care of yourself from both a technique standpoint and a mental standpoint. Because it's a long season. A rookie hits November, and he says: 'Wait a minute. This is Thanksgiving; I should be done.' But there are seven games left to go in the regular season.”
“The kid doesn't get tired, and he's a sponge. He wants to learn all the time. Somebody's paying him to do something he loves. There are some guys who like football, and some who love football. This is a kid who loves football.”
“I think for both of those guys, their talent can rub off on everyone. You can't ignore them. Now the quarterback still has a very, very difficult job. But throwing it on second-and-5 instead of second-and-10? That's a different world. And that's what a great running back can do for you.”
“He is a consummate pro. He wants to do whatever it takes to win, for this football team to be successful. If that means Carnell is the guy, then he is all for that. If that means he's the guy, then he's all for that.”
“That's just Mike. I'd buy some of those arms if I could. Mike is ready to go. He trains himself very well in the off-season. Mentally, he came in with the attitude that he just wants to do whatever it takes to win. He's a workhorse. That's his only thing. He knows how to work.”
“He belongs. That's the important thing. A lot of times, there are a lot of good football players, and a lot of those guys aren't the Reggie Bushes of the world. But they are very good football players where it's going to come down to how they fit your scheme. Once they fit your scheme and you find a place for them, then let him go out and flourish.”
