Carl Peterson Quotes

"This decision was made based on the advice of our medical staff and two expert outside medical consultants,"

"The NFL office has approved the compensation if or when we come to an (contract) agreement with Herm."

"He's called us. It was a short conversation. It was like, 'When you get back to reality, give us a call.' ... I mean, if his agent can get a contract for half of what he's making right now, then that's terrific. I don't know that he can."

"I'm not going to speculate on that. Any time I have to part with a No. 1 draft choice it's painful."

"It's like having an additional draft choice, and this draft choice has pro experience, albeit the CFL."

"We selected Herm Edwards because he is without question one of the most qualified head football coaches in the NFL today. Herm knows what the National Football League is all about. He is a man of integrity, family and great passion for the game."

"He's obviously worthy of consideration to be a head coach in the National Football League."

"From a personal standpoint, I have wanted to do this for many years. I think the future of the Kansas City Chiefs is in exceptional hands."

"If (the military) wanted to build everything today, we don't have the work force to do it. Most of the work force would have to be brought into Guam."

"If the military wanted to build everything today, we don't have the work force to do it. Most of the work force would have to be brought into Guam."

"I think Tony had his mind made up before he went to Minnesota, so we really didn't even get into any negotiations. I'm disappointed about that, and I told him I was disappointed because, frankly, he did not call me back before he left for Minnesota."

"I would love to see Al Saunders replace me. I really would."

"I am personally disappointed that we were not able to work out a new contract for Tony Richardson. Obviously, his contributions both on and off the field in his 10 years here have been outstanding. We sincerely thank Tony for all his efforts and accomplishments while in Kansas City."

"When the opportunity came available that Herm Edwards was the guy I could possibly get, that was without question my first choice. Herm knows offense and defense and the entire team, and he's had five years of head-coaching experience. It was an easy decision for me when I could work out compensation with the Jets."