Scott Linehan Quotes

"He certainly hasn't lost anything in his arm strength and his ability. He had his career-best season as far as touchdown passes were concerned last year (in Miami). I've got a great working relationship with him, and he does a great job of working hand in hand with the starter. And that's what was important to me in this position."

"That throwing motion thing is way overrated. I think your anticipation and your ability to get the ball in the receiver's hands is the key more so than the motion. He's a proven player and I think he's a guy who can go help whoever takes him and be very effective. He's proven it."

"I think one of the things we wanted to address was our ability to line up toe-to-toe with some of these people that get into these two tight end sets and run the ball at you."

"Obviously, budgets are tight in schools and it's hard to get your hands on equipment like this."

"He's certainly got the build for it. He's a big body that can be very explosive and play that position. I think our defensive coaches are creative enough to pull that off."

"He certainly has the build for it. He has a big body. He can be very explosive. I think our defensive coaches are creative enough to pull that off. Right now, we are still evaluating that position, but that is certainly a possibility."

"We're going to do things somewhat differently. I kind of like the old-fashioned, kind of the college philosophy, in the weight room. ... We're not going to totally go crazy, go over the edge with these guys. But we certainly want to train them, get them ready, so they can be in the best possible shape once we hit camp."

"We have to really start putting a lot of time into our evaluation of college players. We've put a lot of time into the pro side because of free agency and how fast it works. Now we have to say, 'Is this player better than a young player we can get in a draft?' A lot of those discussions will get started now."

"He'll do really, really, really well. He's a great coach."

"You can see he's got a lot of time on the job. Not any anxiety. The guy's played."

"Not only is he getting his hands on balls in coverage, but he's getting there and making that quarterback claustrophobic when he (blitzes). So he's a pretty complete guy."

"We would never do anything like that. You know what's funny about that? It's virtually impossible to do that with the speed of the game, and how you've got to call the (offensive) plays."

"It's an honor to be (a candidate). I'm excited about being here. They'll be evaluating a lot of things. Obviously, I'm an offensive guy, and we'll talk about what might be implemented. We have a lot to look at on the other side of the ball and special teams, too."

"Obviously, we were in a pretty good position anyway. But it doesn't hurt, let's put it that way."

"No question. I think he's right in the mix, right away. His only issue last year was he got hurt in practice."

"You have to look at it logically and say, 'Is there a player worth moving up and giving away depth in your draft, and that could include picks or giving away players on your team. Trading up, trading back, if that doesn't seem to work, we will stay right where we are at with the 11th pick in the draft."

"It's like giving up a dog or something. I can't give that away."

"I'm an old quarterback. Red is like hands-off. Gold is like, 'Hey, it is a quarterback. Don't tackle him.' Treat them like gold. I don't know if that is it. I just like the color better."

"Very serious. Whether you like it or not, or if it makes sense on paper, it's hard to get your hands on players that can be great in this business. We feel strongly enough about one of those guys and if he's there and falls wherever he falls, I think that it is a big possibility that we'll take one. I'm not just saying that as a smoke screen, they are what they are and you can't deny that."

"It sounds kind of simple, but it is. We'll establish the running game, but sometimes you set up a great running game with a great passing game. I think it is similar to a lot of the things you've seen here before. You'll see different wrinkles."