Ted Cottrell
Ted Cottrell
Theodore John "Ted" Cottrellis the former head coach for the New York Sentinels of the United Football League. He was formerly the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings and, most recently, the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League...
case gave grateful opportunity present
They made their decision. But I'm not disappointed. I tell you what, I was just grateful they gave me an opportunity to present my case to them.
best business drive owner talk worry
We don't even really talk about it here. This is a new owner and they'll do what they think is best for them. I've been in this business long enough to know you can't worry about it because it will drive you nuts.
came coming deal easier knew move soon
I knew it was coming tomorrow. But it came earlier. As soon as you know what's happening, it's easier to deal with. Then you can move ahead.
guess
I guess they just wanted to go in a different direction.
behind coming guys mix older perfect starting
I like the mix that we have. You always try to get the perfect thing. You don't want too many guys too old. If you do have an older player, you want to have a young guy behind him coming up. I thought we were starting to get to that.
bad good stop tremendous trying
He's an unbelievable talent. I don't think he realizes how good he can be. He has tremendous explosiveness, strength, and he's a good athlete. That's a bad combination for someone trying to stop him.
ability account added dimension puts whenever
He's a nightmare. He's an added back out there because of his ability to run. You've got to account for him at all times whenever he plays. He puts an added dimension in your planning.
against guys telling ten
I keep telling him, 'This isn't the Big Ten anymore. You're going to go up against some guys who are hungry.
assuming bit present quite
I've got to go in and present myself to ownership. I know they know quite a bit about me, but I have to go in like they don't know me. I'm not assuming anything.
huge job positive
I think that's a huge positive for the job that we've done.