Tribal Warfare
09-02-2008, 11:30 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/779395.html
Herm Edwards on the New England Patriots
On the New England Patriots:
“They’re a very balanced team, never panic and just play their game. They never worry about the opponent. They have a way they’re going to run their offense and certain things they’re going to do on defense. They play special teams a certain way and it really doesn’t matter who the opponent is. They’re a very confident football team.”
On quarterback Tom Brady:
“They were a little bit different when he was a young quarterback. They didn’t put a lot on his plate. As he evolved and matured they opened the offense up for him. Really, now they put it in his hands. They can throw whenever they want. They can run the ball, so it’s all evolved around him.”
On beginning the season with such a tough opponent:
“Eventually you have to play them all. Your schedule is your schedule, and they were going to be on the schedule because of the way it shook out. Whether you get them first game, last game, middle of the season you have to play them. It just happens to be the first and on the road.”
On Chiefs rookie left tackle Branden Albert:
“He’s good to go. He’s working. He’s excited. Big smile on his face. Big smile on everybody’s face. He’s just another young one who’s going to have to play. That’s OK. That’s what we said we were going to do and good for us because we stuck to our guns through this whole process. Now it’s time to go play and you can’t all of a sudden when it’s time start questioning what you’re doing. We have a certain way we do things around here now and I think it’s good for the organization. We will reap the benefits. It all starts somewhere, and it starts this year with the direction we’re headed.”
On changing the routine for a young team instead of a veteran team:
“I think you have to spend more time in the classroom with these guys. You have to have more patience. You can’t give them too much too early. I think you have to make things very simple for them so they can use their talents and the gifts we liked when we drafted them. You don’t want to hinder them with a thought process of thinking too much. And you need to do it over and over until they feel comfortable. Once they feel comfortable you can add some things.”
On having doubts rebuilding the Chiefs was the best plan:
“It’s like being in a card game and then you go, ‘I’ve got some bad cards, and I’ve got to throw them in.’ You’ve got to play them. You can’t throw your hand in. You’ve got to play. I think if we’re going to be truthful with ourselves, we’ve got to do it.”
Herm Edwards on the New England Patriots
On the New England Patriots:
“They’re a very balanced team, never panic and just play their game. They never worry about the opponent. They have a way they’re going to run their offense and certain things they’re going to do on defense. They play special teams a certain way and it really doesn’t matter who the opponent is. They’re a very confident football team.”
On quarterback Tom Brady:
“They were a little bit different when he was a young quarterback. They didn’t put a lot on his plate. As he evolved and matured they opened the offense up for him. Really, now they put it in his hands. They can throw whenever they want. They can run the ball, so it’s all evolved around him.”
On beginning the season with such a tough opponent:
“Eventually you have to play them all. Your schedule is your schedule, and they were going to be on the schedule because of the way it shook out. Whether you get them first game, last game, middle of the season you have to play them. It just happens to be the first and on the road.”
On Chiefs rookie left tackle Branden Albert:
“He’s good to go. He’s working. He’s excited. Big smile on his face. Big smile on everybody’s face. He’s just another young one who’s going to have to play. That’s OK. That’s what we said we were going to do and good for us because we stuck to our guns through this whole process. Now it’s time to go play and you can’t all of a sudden when it’s time start questioning what you’re doing. We have a certain way we do things around here now and I think it’s good for the organization. We will reap the benefits. It all starts somewhere, and it starts this year with the direction we’re headed.”
On changing the routine for a young team instead of a veteran team:
“I think you have to spend more time in the classroom with these guys. You have to have more patience. You can’t give them too much too early. I think you have to make things very simple for them so they can use their talents and the gifts we liked when we drafted them. You don’t want to hinder them with a thought process of thinking too much. And you need to do it over and over until they feel comfortable. Once they feel comfortable you can add some things.”
On having doubts rebuilding the Chiefs was the best plan:
“It’s like being in a card game and then you go, ‘I’ve got some bad cards, and I’ve got to throw them in.’ You’ve got to play them. You can’t throw your hand in. You’ve got to play. I think if we’re going to be truthful with ourselves, we’ve got to do it.”