In 1999, I got fired as coach of New England. In three years in New England, we actually did better than most people think. We were 27-21, won the AFC division title, went to the playoffs twice.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I wound up through a wild set of circumstances getting into coaching. I went in and volunteered with Don Coryell, who was a big part of my past, great coach. A lot of people say he was one of the greatest coaches ever. He was very good in high school, college and pro. Another guy on that staff was named John Madden.
And I coached against Mike when he was an assistant with the Bears and they won that football game.
My first assistant-coaching job in football was at William & Mary in 1961. The pay wasn't much, so to get $300 more per year, I agreed to coach the golf team. I didn't even know how to keep score, and really, my main job was not to wreck the van on the way to tournaments.
I lost money, coaching jobs, a shot at the Hall of Fame.
My first career was as a coach and a teacher.
My first assistant-coaching job in football was at William & Mary in 1961.
I've really gained an appreciation for what coaches do since I returned to the NFL.
I started out wanting to coach football.
I was not a very good football player. My coach hated me - I don't know why, I guess it's probably because I wasn't very talented.
I've always been privileged to play for Coach Belichick, who I've always said is the best coach in the history of the league.
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