Jeff Bower
Jeff Bower
enjoyed great pick players playing
It wasn't us that didn't want to play. We always thought it was a great series. The players enjoyed playing it. We'll pick up somebody.
division emphasize players state talent
There were more players in the state this year, more Division I talent and more qualifiers. Yes, we did emphasize it a little more.
players waiting week work
It's another important day. You work all week to get ready, and we're just waiting to see how the players will perform.
coaches good league overcome players ready
The league is going to be very competitive this year, especially with the new teams. There are a lot of good players and good coaches in this league and it is going to be tough. We already have a lot to overcome so there is much to do to get ready for the season.
football players thinking
These players aren't thinking about football right now.
learning ready
still in the learning mode. We will need to get some other linebackers ready to play.
golden guys talk
I'm only going to talk about guys that wanted to be Golden Eagles.
learn
Physically, he's capable. Now, he's got to learn our system.
conversation
You can't have a conversation if you don't listen. It wasn't a monologue.
discipline discuss
I'm not going to discuss it, but it was addressed, and I think the discipline was pretty serious.
obvious
It was obvious this was our first game.
critical exciting team time trying
It's always exciting to get back on the field. It's a critical time of the year. You find out so much about your team and you're trying to improve.
depth good moved
He did a good job. Robert's been moved up on the depth chart.
comfort decision felt forward lengthy level move physicians reach several time unable
There's really not a lot I can say at this point. The decision was made ... after lengthy consultations with our physicians and several others. We were unable to reach a comfort level to move forward with the trade. At this time we felt we had to go in this direction.