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Football Chat Transcripts

Mike Jordan: Eric, how much does crowd noise affect a lineman's
ability to remain in a stance?

Eric Winston: It can be tough at the tackle position. You have to have one eye on the ball and one eye on the defender. But that is part of football and what is so great about homefield advantage.

Mike Jordan: My son thinks the Blazers have the coolest logo in all of college football, would you agree?

Darrell Hackney: I would agree with that. The fire coming out of the dragon? Nothing better.

Mike Jordan: Sinorice, how do you see the Hurricane's playing next season? Thanks!

Sinorice Moss: The challenges will be overcoming the loss of some great coaches and so many seniors. But it's a great program. They will never fall flat.

Mike Jordan: Who's your pick in Superbowl XL?

Sinorice Moss: Pittsburgh!

Mike Jordan: Have you had a chance to sample any tasty southern cuisine since being in Mobile?

Sinorice Moss:  Not really. Haven't had the chance yet but I hope to. Thanks for the questions! Go Canes!

Mike Jordan: Fred, you're one of the best special teamers in the NFL. Which do you enjoy better, making the big tackle on returns or running one back? Thanks!

Fred McAfee: There are both very satisfying to me. But, if I had my choice, it would be to put points on the board on a long return (or the occasional fake punt!).

Mike Jordan: Hey Fred, I've attended all the Saints caravans here in Jackson and it's always a fun time when you and Deuce are here. How do you like the caravan stops, especially in your hometown? Thanks and good luck this season!

Fred McAfee: It's good to get back home so that fans in that area can interact with Saints players, including guys like me and Deuce. Thanks for the great questions and I wish I had time to answer all of them!

Mike Jordan: Taylor, what is your opinion of the endzone antics that have been in the news such as Randy Moss's mooning and T.O's dancing?

Taylor Stubblefield: I think Randy Moss's situation was blown way out of proportion. They make it seem like he actually mooned somebody.

Mike Jordan: Anthony, what running back has been the most difficult to tackle so far in practice?

Anthony Bryant: Probably Cadillac .. he is a very aggressive runner. He is just so quick.

Mike Jordan: Marquez, how do you rate the season so far for the Browns?

Marquez Pope: Good question. Right now, the rating is not so good by the win-loss category.

Mike Jordan: Are there any quarterbacks, today, who can even be compared to Joe Namath?

Don Maynard: There are some good ones - Dan Marino, that name comes to mind. When you're trying to think of guys names, you miss out some, but there's a lot of great quarterbacks, in today's time, and in the past, also.

Mike Jordan: Do you hate to have to "fair catch" the ball?

Derrick Mason: Any time the ball is kicked you always want to return to it. But being back there, you always have to make a wise decision for the team. We have a rule, we put our heels on the eight-yard-line and if it goes over my head, I don't touch it. The rule works to my favor.

Mike Jordan: Who were your sports heroes when you were growing up?

Derrick Mason: I liked the whole Chargers team - Kellen Winslow, Wes Chandler, Dan Fouts. They threw the ball a lot and that's very exciting to me. (The) individual guy would have to be Walter Payton.

Mike Jordan: Dan, who is the toughest lineman you have faced? I have heard almost every defensive lineman say that it would be Larry Allen.

Dan Wilkinson: I don't get a chance to go one on one with any player enough. But Dallas overall has one of the better offensive lines. I've faced Pittsburgh's and Denver 's too. I would say those three teams are the best I've faced.

Mike Jordan: What defensive backs in the NFL do you admire right now?

Ryan McNeil: That's tough. Probably the best pure cornerback is Deion Sanders without question. I idolized guys like Everson Walls, Michael Haynes and Lester Hayes. Guys from that era.

Mike Jordan: Kent, where did that "Hail Mary" play come from? Awesome!!

Kent Graham: We practice it every week and it works every week. It worked once in a preseason game against the Jets.

Mike Jordan: Ken, who were the players that you admired when you were growing up?

Ken Walter: That's a great question. I've always wanted to punt, which is kind of strange. Ray Guy, obviously, above anybody. Terry Bradshaw, because I've been a big Steeler fan all my life, along with other guys on that '70s Steeler team.

Mike Jordan: Have you ever thrown a pass from punt formation on fourth down?

Ken Walter: Well, I practice it a lot, but I've never done it in a game. I always joke with people that punters are great athletes - I'm one of them - and I'm waiting to show my stuff. I've proven in practice I can do it. It'll come someday.

Mike Jordan: Which stadium do you most enjoy playing in?

Darrin Smith: My favorite place is Pro Player Stadium in Miami. It's home and it's grass.

Mike Jordan: What, in your opinion, are some of the areas in which the Seahawks can improve, if any?

Darrin Smith: Every area. You can always improve and get better in every aspect of the game. Our main thing on defense this year is to be really good against the run. But we want to improve in all areas, so we can have more games like Pittsburgh.

Mike Jordan: What are the Browns short-term goals?

Jamir Miller: Our short-term goal right now is to win a game, just let it go from there. We need to get a win and taste victory. That's today's short-term goal.

Mike Jordan: What is your favorite play, sacking the quarterback, recovering a fumble, intercepting a pass or other?

Jamir Miller: Sacking the quarterback and listening to him grimace when his head hits the ground.

Mike Jordan: Tarik, how did the team handle the defeat last week, especially the way that it happened?

Tarik Glenn: I think last week was a devastating thing, but the way we are looking at it, we are taking the positive out of it. We now know we have the potential to blow a team out if we play within ourselves. We just beat ourselves last week.

Mike Jordan: Ashley, have you been to Mississippi Valley lately?

Ashley Ambrose: No. It's been maybe four years, but I plan on going back since I'm so close now.

Mike Jordan: Can you compare your college quarterback, Peyton Manning, to John Elway?

Marcus Nash: They are very similar. John is a Hall of Fame QB and I think Peyton will get there. They have similar releases, the same preparation and they work hard. They are a lot alike.

Mike Jordan: I think you will have a breakout year. Do you think you will have to work a little harder on your routes since Elway isn't there anymore?

Marcus Nash: Our mentality is that we have to run every route hard. We don't feel any pressure to exceed any expectations. We worked harder no matter who's throwing the ball to us.

Mike Jordan: Mikhael, what improvements do the Chargers need to make to be contenders?

Mikhael Ricks: I think as a team we are fine on defense, with a couple of good additions with Darren Perry and Eric Hill. We need to stick to a No. 1 quarterback all season and keep everyone healthy. I don't see it as unreachable to get into the playoffs.

Mike Jordan: Tim, what's up? Who were your biggest influences as you were growing up?

Tim Biakabutuka: I think my parents. My Dad, he was the one who really taught me to be strong and tough. My mom was more the human side. When I look back, they had a big influence on the kind of person I am today.

Mike Jordan: What do you think is the key to success for the Saints this year?

Sammy Knight: Our turnover to take-away ration has to be very high for us to win. We have to force a lot of turnovers and keep our turnovers down if we are going to win. Basically hold on to the ball.

Mike Jordan: Do you think attendance will be way up this year and if so will that help the team produce?

Sammy Knight: I think Ricky is the greatest back to play college football, so the city is excited. The Dome is a great place to play. The fans generate a lot of noise and we are looking forward to their support this season.

Mike Jordan: Who were your sports heroes when you were growing up?

Sammy Knight: Being an USC grad, my biggest influences were the safeties from there. After watching Ronnie Lott, Mark Carrier, Joey Browner, how could you not go there. I respect all their games and tried to put things from their game in my game. I go out on the field with them on my mind.

Mike Jordan: Who were your heroes growing up?

Victor Green: My cousin Willie Green was the guy I looked up to. He was 6 years older than me.... and he would come back from school and teach me the things he learned. He was also a role model in that I could look up to him.

Mike Jordan: Victor, how do you feel about autograph seekers?

Victor Green: It doesn't bother me. It depends on the time and place. I'm reluctant to sign when I'm out with my family, but if I'm just out I don't have a problem signing.

Mike Jordan: Victor, what was the biggest difference between this team and the ones in previous years?

Victor Green: This team expected to win. The team we had before was just hoping to win. It's a desire in each individual. We knew we had the talent, but had to stop second-guessing ourselves.

Mike Jordan: L.C., of all the quarterbacks you have faced, who gave you the most problems?

LC Greenwood: Well, there were a couple. Kenny Anderson gave us a lot of problems because of how he threw the ball so fast. Roger Staubach and Ken Stabler as well

Mike Jordan: L.C., what was your most memorable moment in the NFL?

LC Greenwood: I would probably say the day that I made the team. When I found out that I made it in 1969 it was a great moment. A lot of my friends didn't have big expectations, so that was great.

Mike Jordan: L.C., who were your sports heroes when you were growing up?

LC Greenwood: When I was growing up in Mississippi, I didn't really have any sports heroes. At that time we didn't even have TV. I didn't play football until my last two years in high school.

Mike Jordan: L.C. in my opinion the two Super Bowls that the Steelers and Cowboys played in were the best. Would you agree?

LC Greenwood: Naturally, I think that they were the best. They are two of the best that the Super Bowl can acknowledge

Mike Jordan: L.C. I am also from Mississippi. Do you have any plans of visiting us in the future.

LC Greenwood: I usually visit Mississippi at least every Fourth of July and Christmas. I still have family there.

Mike Jordan: Brian, I am almost positive the Falcons will win the Super Bowl. Why do you think your team is such an underdog?

Brian Kozlowski: It is hard to figure out. After just beating one of the most explosive teams in the NFL this year, and we beat both of the teams that Denver lost to. But it does take the pressure off of us a little bit.

Mike Jordan: Brian, what is your opinion of the "Dirty Bird"?

Brian Kozlowski: I think it is great for football and it has brought great publicity to the team. A lot of times our organization was overlooked a lot and it helped us get recognized.

Mike Jordan: Brian, what kind of leader is Chris Chandler and what kind of relationship do you have with him?

Brian Kozlowski: He is a great leader. He really knows what he is doing. He is confident and a very intelligent QB. I have a great relationship with him. He knows he can throw to me and make some positive yards. We get along really well.

Mike Jordan: Brian, what is your opinion of the so-called "Reeves-Elway" feud?

Brian Kozlowski: I am not really that familiar with it. I guess they had some differences, but I try to stay away from that. That isn't really what the Super Bowl is about. We are just playing the Broncos.

Mike Jordan: Brian, I was extremely hyped just watching the Falcons/Vikings game. How did you and the whole team stay so focused?

Brian Kozlowski: We knew it would be a rowdy, noisy place, and we worked all week to stay focused. We had a game-plan coming in, and I think we did a great job. It showed that we can really handle anything, even on the road.

Mike Jordan: Steve, I grew up in Taylorsville, MS which is close to your hometown. Do you still live in Mt. Olive?

Steve McNair: Yes, I do. Actually, I just left there two days ago. That's going to be my home.

Mike Jordan: Steve, is your brother, Fred, still playing anywhere?

Steve McNair: He's playing with the Florida Bobcats in the Arena League. Their season starts up in April. He played the Nashville Cats last years, and had an excellent first half!

Mike Jordan: You had a great year. How close do you think your team is from contending for the playoffs?

Steve McNair: This upcoming season we'll make it. With our experience going into next year, I would look for the Tennessee Titans to make the playoffs!

Mike Jordan: Steve, what quarterbacks did you like when you were growing up?

Steve McNair: I followed Terry Bradshaw. Because of the leadership he showed, and to win the Super Bowl, I really admired him, and I wanted one day in my life to be a poised as he was when he played with the Steelers.

Mike Jordan: Do you see anyone playing today who reminds you of yourself?

Lenny Moore: I never look at it like that. Every ball player has his own signature. Their talents are their talents.

Mike Jordan: Mr. Moore, what are you doing these days?

Lenny Moore: I work with the Dept. of Juvenile Justice. After leaving football I did one year with CBS in the announcer's booth. I worked for a while in 1975 to 1983 for the Baltimore Colts, until they moved to Indianapolis. I work with the state Dept. of Juvenile Justice now. I help people try to get educated and out of crime.

Mike Jordan: You seemed so ahead of your time. How has the game changed since you played?

Lenny Moore: Football has changed around so much over the years that they have taken away some of that. I think that today there is so much of an emphasis on statistics. And it does little to describe how a player plays.

Mike Jordan: Do you think players still play for the love of the game or is it all about money?

Lenny Moore: That is a good question, because the terminology when I came into the game was that it was my job. I was trying to raise the finances to bring up my family. I did the best that I could every Sunday because it was my job. We were the guys who sacrificed and started the player's union. We never envisioned what it would be today. The situation now is that players become instant millionaires and they still have to have that desire and inward thrust, even though that money is already in the bank. There is the saying that the love of money is the root of all evil. And the more money that they get, the more money they want... It is very difficult to keep in focus when the comfort is given to you right off the top. Today they don't have that camaraderie since the advent of the agent. There is a coldness that has developed between the coaches and players.

Mike Jordan: How do you like "chatting" on the Internet?

Lenny Moore: This is the first time that I have done a chat. It is like doing a basic interview.

Mike Jordan: What was the strangest thing to occur during your NFL career?

Lenny Moore: The strangest thing....I guess the most disappointing was when we played Green Bay for the divisional playoffs in 1965. They had widened the field goal posts, and Don Chandler kicked a field goal that was off by a few feet and they made the wrong call and said he made it. So we lost the game. We should have won that game, and that was the most traumatic experience. Individually the worst for me was when I fumbled late in a game and Detroit came back won the game. That bothered me the whole next week. And I was in just my second year in the league.

Mike Jordan: What is your opinion of bringing back instant replay?

Lenny Moore: On instant replay, you always like to use the human element. The officials in most instances are correct. It seems like just recently there has become a rash of calls that are questionable. I think they kicked out replay for the time factor, but I think that they have to look at the overall picture. From the players' standpoint, everyone is not a superstar. Back when I played there were 12 teams, then 14 and it has kept going up, and there are more officials out there now than ever. There is quantity, but maybe not the quality. Just remember that you have a different view watching TV than the officials have on the field.

Mike Jordan: Pete, what has been your most memorable moment so far in the NFL?

Pete Mitchell: Beating the Broncos in the playoffs in 1996 in Mile High Stadium.

Mike Jordan: Jumbo, who is the hardest lineman you ever had to block?

Jumbo Elliott: It's weird, on my side of the line, you play against some really good athletes and any guy can get on a hot streak at any time. Of course, Bruce Smith, Charles Haley, and Michael McCrary all come to mind, naturally, but it's always tough no matter who you play against. One guy who taught me a lot was Lawrence Taylor. Playing against him at practice was really tough, but he taught me a whole lot.

Mike Jordan: Tiki, how do you prepare mentally for a big game like the one against Dallas this weekend?

Tiki Barber: Mike, I think the most important thing is to be prepared, and that involves studying and watching film, etc. to make sure you know all that could happen. I think doing so helps build your confidence.

Mike Jordan: Tommy, the Lions have so much talent. Are the Lions jinxed?

Tommy Vardell: I don't know about that. If we are jinxed than we have jinxed ourselves.

Mike Jordan: What receiver has been the most challenging to cover?

Patrick Surtain: There's one on our team who's pretty good - O.J. McDuffie. He and Dan are tough in practice. He just gets open and makes plays. I had to cover Isaac Bruce from the Rams. He has great speed and if you go against him a lot, he'll bring his game to another level. Wayne Chrebet is also a tough little guy. He runs routes well and gives it his all on every play. He and Vinny Testaverde just have that understanding and that's tough to cover.

Mike Jordan: What linebackers did you admire as a youngster?

Bryan Cox: The linebackers that I looked up to were Hugh Green, E.J. Junior and John Offerdahl. They were all on the Dolphins and luckily I got to play with all three of them. I don't so much admire the guys the NFL market, because they can make a star out of anybody. Ray Lewis and Ted Johnson are great players. Mo Lewis is a great linebacker.

Mike Jordan: Takeo, what linebackers, if any, have you tried to mold yourself after?

Takeo Spikes: I don't think it's just one guy. I just try to use a boiling pot, and use most of Junior Seau and a little Dick Butkus in there. Seau because of his speed and Butkus because of his tenacity. Add a little sweetness with Walter Payton at the end.

Mike Jordan: Kerry, who were your biggest influences when you were growing up?

Kerry Collins: Mike, I would say the two biggest influences would be my father and Joe Paterno. I think Joe had the biggest on me football wise.

Mike Jordan: What has been the highlight of your NFL career, so far?

Jermaine Lewis: Last year when I ran back two punts for touchdowns in one game. I feel like that game gave me a lot of confidence and a belief in my abilities.

Mike Jordan: What do you do in the offseason to stay in shape?

Edgerrin James: I've been doing just my normal workouts with the strength coach at UM. I've always stayed in shape. I play a lot of basketball to stay in shape.

Mike Jordan: What was the highlight of your career at Ole Miss?

Rufus French: There were so many. Probably when we beat LSU when they were ranked No. 8. This was my sophomore year. My first walk through the grove and my first college football game. The atmosphere, actually being there. I am going to miss that, all the rude chants, everything.

Mike Jordan: Rufus, what do you think will be the biggest difference between college and the NFL?

Rufus French: I really don't know. I have heard that it is a whole lot faster. There are a lot of older guys. And you're playing for money, too, and that matters. I am looking forward to that.

Mike Jordan: What do you think about the young quarterbacks coming out of college this year. Is this the QB class of the '90's?

Scott Mitchell: I think everybody looks great right now just because they haven't been under the gun, but history has proved out that it's a tough position to play. Even in '83 with the great QB draft, a lot of those guys haven't quite panned out. A lot of these guys right now probably won't be that great. There's a feeling right now that there aren't enough quality quarterbacks. I think you have the guys, but some aren't in the right situation. People get extremely impatient these days. With free agency, you get a lot of turnover. You look at some guys who have bounced around with a few teams and all of a sudden they get with the right team and do well, like Vinny Testaverde and Randall Cunningham. That was the most important factor to me in deciding where to go. It wasn't money, just getting with the right kind of coach to use my strengths and abilities.

Mike Jordan: What kind of relationship do you have with Randall Cunningham? His turnaround was unbelievable.

Brian Billick: Working with Randall Cunningham has been one of the highlights of my coaching career. I've never worked with a player who was as selfless and committed to the team as was Randall. It was gratifying to be a part of the best year in Randall's career.

Mike Jordan: What is Tony Banks' future with the Ravens?

Brian Billick: We are in active negotiations trying to sign Tony back for the 2000 season. I'm confident we'll be able to get that done. And I'm excited about Tony's potential to improve by coming back.

Mike Jordan: Craig, what was your most memorable moment in the NFL?

Craig Morton: There are quite a few. The one that stands out is the Bronco-Raider in Jan. of 1978, The AFC Championship. I was in the hospital the entire week. My left leg was 2 inches bigger than my right leg. Coach Miller asked if I could play and I said if you can tie my shoes I'll play. We were fortunate to win the game.

Mike Jordan: Craig, what are you doing these days?

Craig Morton: I have a company here is Scottsdale, Ariz. called "Hoop Heaven." We build health clubs revolved around basketball. It's a full time job. We didn't get paid as well when I was playing.

Mike Jordan: Craig, I recently met Tom Landry and he was really friendly. What is your opinion of Coach Landry and the way he was "let go" by the Cowboys?

Craig Morton: He probably knew more about football than anybody I'd ever been around. He was very disciplined. It wore off on everybody. You could play for anybody after you played for him.

Mike Jordan: What is your opinion of the "new" Broncos logo and uniforms?

Craig Morton: I like the logo. But it's hard when you've seen the old ones for so long. Now that they've won the Super Bowl, it's here to stay. I still liked the orange. But I see people wearing the new stuff everywhere.

Mike Jordan: Craig, have you considered coaching in the NFL?

Craig Morton: I have but I don't think anybody has considered me. I'm not willing to spend 18-20 hours a day at my job.

Mike Jordan: Jim, when you played, the Vikings had real homefield advantage. Do you feel the Vikings can have homefield advantage in a dome?

Jim Marshall: I think a homefield advantage to me, when I played, meant that outdoor Metropolitan Stadium atmosphere. The majority of what I would term as our advantage in that instance was not only the weather but it was the fans and how the fans supported us regardless. When the people support you the way they did when I was playing, it was truly inspirational. That same advantage can be enjoyed in the Metrodome if the fans truly believe and support the team, whether they win or lose, and if the team performs.

Mike Jordan: How has Bill Parcells influenced you personally and professionally?

Keyshawn Johnson: I think his preparation speaks for itself. Obviously, he had us prepared and ready to play the game. I think a lot of the players can relate to him and enjoy playing for him. He reminds me a lot of coach John Robinson in college. Plus, he's a proven winner. He's won wherever he's gone. That speaks for itself, as long as he continues to win, he'll get everyone's respect. I think when you are not a very successful coach, a lot of people lose that respect even if it's a nice person. With him, it's the other way around. He's a mean person, but he can coach. All week long, going through his abuse gets you ready to play for him.

Mike Jordan: Were you worried when the Broncos came so close to the undefeated season?

Garo Yepremian: I wasn't very uncomfortable, and if they would have won all of their games, I would have congratulated them. But of course, they didn't so I was relieved because we are still the only undefeated team in the history of the NFL. We were always the underdogs and we never got any type of recognition for it. But we're still the only one to accomplish that feat.

Mike Jordan: How difficult is it to rebound from a loss like the one last week?

Marc Bulger: Sometimes it is tough and sometimes it is not. Last year when we lost to Miami and Virginia Tech back to back it got us up to beat Syracuse the following week. But I won't really be able to tell how we will react until after the game this Saturday. We are a little more urgent this week in practice. Every snap counts, so there is a big sense of urgency to improve.

Mike Jordan: Does Terry Bradshaw try to take the credit for throwing the "perfect" pass in that '72 playoff game?

Franco Harris: Just like anything, when the results are perfect, every phase of it has to be perfect. So it had to have been a perfect pass. It had to be the right speed, the right angle. Everything had to be perfect for this to happen.

Mike Jordan: What is your favorite piece of football memorabilia?

Eric Dickerson: My 2105 ball, the one I got when I reached that season rushing mark against the Houston Oilers.

Mike Jordan: What running backs, if any, have you molded yourself after?

Fred Taylor: I love Marshall Faulk. I love his running style. He's a smaller version of myself. I also love Eddie George. He's a great back too. I'm not saying that just because both of those guys are in the Super Bowl, but Eddie has the size and tools that a smaller back has. I also love Walter Payton. He's the greatest.

Mike Jordan: Fred, what do you like better, making someone miss a tackle or scoring a touchdown?

Fred Taylor: I like doing both. In order to score a touchdown, sometimes for those 50 or 60 yard runs, you've got to make them miss. So I like both.

Mike Jordan: Do you think that this has been one of the strangest seasons in NFL history?

Adrian Murrell: I don't know... I can definitely say this. The game is never over until the whistle blows for the final time. There have been some games that went down to the wire. Look at the way the Titans won and now they're in the Super Bowl.

Mike Jordan: Chris, what NFL team did you follow when you were growing up?

Chris Samuels: I was a big 49ers fan. I am a big fan of Jerry Rice. He's a great individual on and off the field. I used to play a little WR and I would pretend I was Jerry Rice when I played.

Mike Jordan: What was your most memorable moment in college?

Chris Samuels: It would have to be winning the Outland Trophy.

Mike Jordan: Danny, what was your favorite team while you were growing up?

Danny Farmer: I didn't really have a favorite team. I tended to root for the team that was the underdog. Not having a team in LA kind of determined that.

Mike Jordan: Danny, after playing ball at UCLA, do you think that there is a fan base for the NFL in Los Angeles?

Danny Farmer: I definitely think so. There's a lot of people here that root for football.

Mike Jordan: I admire your loyalty to your team and not going to Europe to play in the World League. What kind of a role has Coach Danny White played in your life, personal and professional?

Sherdrick Bonner: He's not only taught me to be a pretty good football player, but he's taught me some valuable life skills. To be dedicated, family comes first and that's where my loyalty came from.

Mike Jordan: Sean, what do you do in your spare time?

Sean Landeta: During the season I enjoy catching some baseball games before that season ends. I'm lucky that Philadelphia has NBA and NHL hockey teams that play right next to where we play. I enjoy seeing them, also. In the offseason I like to go to Florida for a couple months because I like the warm weather, and enjoy visiting friends.

Mike Jordan: Sean, who were your sports heroes when you were growing up?

Sean Landeta: I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and being a sports fan, like most kids in that town, Brooks Robinson, who played for the Orioles, and John Unitas who played for the Colts. They were two great players we all looked up to. It's interesting that as a kid I idolized these guys and now that I'm older and have played in the NFL for awhile, I've gotten to meet them and participate in numerous events with them, and gotten to know them personally, and that might be the best thing about being able to play professional sports … to meet your heroes.

Mike Jordan: Steve, you have definitely found your groove in Carolina. Do you think that it helped or hurt your career to go from team to team in the past few years?

Steve Beuerlein: Fortunately, I've been the most stable that I've ever been in the last four years -- this will be my fifth year in Carolina. I've had nine different coaches prior to Coach Seifert. I've learned a lot from them, but we all want stability. I'm glad to have that in my life, and so is my wife.

Mike Jordan: Courtney, have you gotten to know any of the Browns veterans, yet?

Courtney Brown: Yes. Everyone is here at camp so I have been able to meet most of the guys.

Mike Jordan: Richard, what has been the highlight of your NFL career, so far?

Richard Huntley: The highlight has been just getting the opportunity to play in the NFL. The best thing is having a coach that believes in you and has confidence in you. Coach (Bill) Cowher believes that I can get the job done. The best thing I can do is just keep doing my job right.

Mike Jordan: Keith, what is the hardest hit you have ever put on somebody?

Keith Bulluck: I don't really rate them. There's been a few. The hardest one I can remember was a tailback at Miami in this year's game. I also had a good hit on Anthony Thomas from Michigan on the sideline too. It's debatable, you have to watch the film.

Mike Jordan: Has the NFL had any special classes dealing with the pressure of fame, especially in light of the Ray Lewis ordeal?

Lamar Thomas: For the rookies, yes. For the veterans, no but we should know better by now. We are human and we do make mistakes. Just because we make a lot of money does not excuse us from being human.

Mike Jordan: Lamar, how has Damon Huard adjusted to the starting qb position?

Lamar Thomas: He hasn't won the job yet so he can't adjust.

Mike Jordan: Lamar, did the team get tired of hearing the comments about Fiedler not being Dan Marino?

Lamar Thomas: Yes. We did get tired of that. But we were able to bond together as a team and that made us stronger.

Mike Jordan: What's the best part of the week leading up to the Superbowl? Parties, etc?

Lamar Thomas: The youth camp! I like doing things with the kids..the NFL Experience. The parties are for thed party goers. Most of the more mature, older players stay away.

Mike Jordan: Lamar, what is the "strangest" fan request that has ever been asked of you?

Lamar Thomas: The Strangest one.. was Terrell Buckley asking me for an autograph for his daughters. I couldn't believe it since we're such good friends!

Mike Jordan: Mr. Hornung, what was your most memorable game in your NFL career?

Paul Hornung: Baltimore was always our toughest opponent. I always seemed to find those games to my liking. I was close to a scoring record against them once and sat out the fourth quarter. Lombardi came to after and said he didn't know I was that close and he would have played wme. I was OK with that though. There was another game where I didn't think I was going to play and decided to go out all night the night before. I ended up playing and scored five TDs. I never had the guts to tell the coach, even after I retired that I had gone out the night before. That was special. It won us the the Western Conference championship. I was curious to see it in the papers the next day but the headlines were "Sayers scores six". Gayle upstaged me that day.

Mike Jordan: What team did you least like playing against when you were in the NFL?

Joe Theismann: The New York Giants. It was the most physical games that we played in, and secondly, I hated playing in Giants Stadium; the wind just made it so tough to play there.

Mike Jordan: Joe, what do you think of the off-the-field violence that has plagued the league in the past year?

Joe Theismann: I think that what people have to understand about the world of professional sports, it is merely an extension of society. We in the world of professional football in particular deal with the same problems that plague society: drugs, alcohol, violence, both in the game and outside the game; you have to remember you're dealing with human beings and human emotions. Just because you play a professional sport doesn't mean that you don't have the trials and tribulations of a, I call them, "normal person."

Mike Jordan: Mr. Wilcox, did you ever have any doubt that you would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Dave Wilcox: I never thought about that. I played, and if it was meant to be, it would happen, and it has happened.

Mike Jordan: Mr. Wilcox, do you have any head coaching aspirations in the NFL?

Dave Wilcox: Absolutely not!!!

Mike Jordan: How do you think you will feel when you are at the Hall of Fame, with almost all of the living members of the Hall being there?

Dave Wilcox: I don't know that I'll be able to put the feelings in words, but it's got to be very, very special. I was talking to people this morning -- you don't get a chance to be around this many great players at one time. I'm probably going to be in awe of all of this.

Mike Jordan: Do you think that Pete Rozell's dream of parity in the NFL has come true?

Dave Wilcox: More teams are able to win championships now, and so I guess if that's parity, if that's what he wanted, it's probably happening.

Mike Jordan: Randy, what is the best part of being in the hall of fame?

Randy White: It's hard to say what's the best part because the honor of being in the Hall of Fame, being part of the very elite group of athletes and being a member of this fraternity, I consider it to be a privilege. And to me it's pretty much a humbling experience. Today, they had the luncheon for HOF members only and to sit and listen to guys like Bob Lilly and Ted Hendricks stand up and say what the Hall of Fame means to them, you realize what a great honor it is to be a member of the Hall of Fame.

Mike Jordan: I heard yesterday that the Cowboys were going to wear a special patch on their jerseys in memory of Tom Landry. What kind of influence did Coach Landry have in your life?

Randy White: Tom Landry was a very special person in my life. Not only was he a great football coach, he was a great, great person and a great example to not only me but anyone who had an opportunity to be around him.

Mike Jordan: What player, if any, who plays today, reminds you of yourself, when you played?

Randy White: I don't really know if there are any. I was pretty much an undersized defensive linemen and I had a style that was probably different than most peoples in that I played the flex defense.

Mike Jordan: Who are some of the players that you are collecting autographs from?

Ted Hendricks: Ernie Stautner, Gino Marchetti, Leo Nomellini, Frank Gatski, John Henry Johnson, Andy Robustelli, Hugh McElhenny

Mike Jordan: Were the Raiders really as mean and tough as they seemed on tv and NFL films?

Ted Hendricks: No! We were always accused of being villains, bad guys and ruffians, when actually the Pittsburgh Steelers were seen on our films hitting people out of bounds and while they were still on the ground. And they were called America's Team. I guess it was the result of their owner's (Art Rooney) nature because they got away with a lot of things on the field.

Mike Jordan: Did you ever knock a quarterback out of a game?

Ted Hendricks: I never sacked a quarterback so hard that I put him out of the game. And as a matter of fact, I never sacked Joe Namath, who just walked in the room. However, I did intercept him.

Mike Jordan: Doug, what impact did winning the Superbowl have on your overall career?

Doug Williams: Basically it fulfilled a dream of mine. Everybody wants to be in that position. You want to make some money and a ring. Nobody can take that feeling away from me.

Mike Jordan: Coach McKay, do you feel that you had to have a sense of humor and a bit of sarcasm to deal with the early days of the Bucs?

John McKay: It you didn't have a sense of humor you would have shot yourself. Today you have a chance with free agency and the Draft but back then you got nothing. You took your beating with a smile!

Mike Jordan: Chris, do you think the Saints can keep up with the Rams in the NFC West?

Chris Oldham: Definately, we really don't think they can keep up with us. Everyone is starting in first place and its up to us to keep that going.

Mike Jordan: Drew, have you spoken with any of the young quarterbacks in the NFL who have been in a similar situation as yours, such as Manning or Couch?

Drew Brees: Yes, I have talked to Peyton a few times at awards ceremonies and banquets. Last time I talked to Couch was on a visit to Tennessee. I have talked to Chad Pennington a few times too. And I have watched some film on them all as well. Hoping to learn a few things about how they play and their attitude toward the game.

Mike Jordan: What is your favorite and least favorite pass route to run?

Wesley Walls: My money route is the little out breaking route. It varies from 5-10 yards. It's called an out route. Those distances come up a lot on third down. Everybody knows we run those plays. I enjoy the corner routes the most. We don't run them a lot but I run those routes well and good yardage on those.

Mike Jordan: Wesley, do you think any team can stop the Rams?

Wesley Walls: Wow. I don't think so. They are going to have a bad week. I don't think they can go undefeated. Their offense is incredible. I think somebody is just going to have to outscore them. It will be one high scoring game. You have to tackle those guys. It's fundamentals. You have to tackle their skill position guys and score some touchdowns.

Mike Jordan: Did you ever dream that Clemson would be undefeated this late in the season?

Woodrow Dantzler: You can say yes because you always dream of the perfect season. Any player has those dreams. But it was realistic knowing how we could be if we went out there and played the way we are capable of playing.

Mike Jordan: I've read that the "experts" think that the days of the "drop-back" passer are over. What do you think?

Jim Everett: I think there is some validity to those words. As we are seeing the position of QB evolving,we are seeing QB's who are more athletic and more versatile. That still doesn't exclude a guy like Peyton Manning being successful, but you are seeing QB's being asked to ran more. It's very similar to the RB position evolve into a guy like Marshall Faulk who not only can run the ball but can catch it from all positions.

Mike Jordan: How familiar are you with the history of the Nebraska-Oklahoma series?

Eric Crouch: After catching on to watching the Huskers play and looking back on the rivalries, you can;t overlook it. When we played them every year, there was a rivalry built up. When we played them then didn't play them, it got lost in the shuffle. This is #1 vs. #3 and it should be a great game, one of the best match-ups of the year. To me and others, we have to play our heart out, be focused and execute, no matter who the opponent is. It will come down to the team which is most prepared and most physical will win.

Mike Jordan: Bobby, what is the hardest hit you have ever put on somebody?

Bobby Taylor: Probably when I was in high school -- a tight end was going across the middle, and he jumped for the ball and I hit him and sent his helmet going 15 or 20 yards downfield.

Mike Jordan: Bobby, what is your opinion of the turf at Veteran's Stadium?

Bobby Taylor: It's terrible. It's the worst surface I've played on in my life.

Mike Jordan: What hobbies do you partake in when you aren't around football?

Bobby Taylor: We have an Eagles basketball team; we travel around and beat people's brains out during the offseason. I play a lot of basketball. I also travel a lot during the offseason and visit places I dreamed of seeing as a child. I love music; I had a record label but it required so much time I couldn't give it all the attention it needed, so I sold it.

Mike Jordan: Coach, what is your greatest memory playing in the NFL for the Cowboys?

Dan Reeves: I had so many great memories, probably for me was when I arrived there as a free agent in 1965. Another would be playing in the 1966 Championship Game, it was like a dream come true. Being a part of that team was such a great thrill.

Mike Jordan: Coach Reeves, since the NFC West has been represented in the last two Super Bowls, do you think the rest of the league has to respect that division even more now?

Dan Reeves: I think because the 'Niners are in the NFC West, there has been a lot of respect for a while. The amazing thing is if the Saints win the division, it would be four different division winners in four years.

Mike Jordan: Coach, how much of an influence did Tom Landry have in your coaching career?

Dan Reeves: There's no one person that had more influence than coach Landry. He gave me my first opportunity and my coaching philosophy. No one in football touched my life more than Tom Landry. He greatly influenced me.

Mike Jordan: I read that it was so cold during the "Ice Bowl" that Meredith could barely call the plays. How did the weather affect you?

Dan Reeves: Being from the South I didn't think it could ever get as cold as it did that game. The referees couldn't blow their whistles, they would stick to their lips. It was so cold that you couldn't feel your body.

Mike Jordan: Coach Reeves, do you think that Pete Rozell's dream of parity in the NFL is now a reality?

Dan Reeves: Definitely. In the NFC West, for example, there have been five new division champions in the past five years. I think Baltimore is another example this year, Atlanta two years ago, and St. Louis last year. Any team can win it each year.

Mike Jordan: Of all the games in which you played, does one stand out for you, personally?

Roger Staubach: Well, there's a couple. The first time I played in an Army-Navy game was very exciting for me (1962). Also, when I joined the Cowboys, were we struggling at the end of the season. We were described as a "team that couldn't win the big game." Then we won the Super Bowl (1971) and it took the pressure off the shoulders of people like Tom Landry and myself.

Mike Jordan: Mr. Staubach, how did Coach Landry affect your life professionally and privately?

Roger Staubach: He was a fantastic football coach who always had us prepared. We never had a losing season in the 11 years I was in Dallas. We were in the playoffs every year but one during those years. Off the field, he was a man of his word. He was a great example for all of us, even the players who got cut or didn't have the best experiences with him. Landry was a classy person who truly walked-his-talk as a human being.

Mike Jordan: What has been the highlight of your college career, so far?

Jeff Kelly: Probably going up to Alabama this season and beating them 21-0. I'm from there and grew up watching them. That was definatly a highlight.

Mike Jordan: Where do you think is the best place to grab a bite to eat in Hattiesburg?

Jeff Kelly: My favorite place is Chesterfields, right across the street from campus.

Mike Jordan: Did any of your Viking teammates call the Saints to thank them for eliminating the Rams from the playoffs?

Jim Kleinsasser: No, I don't think anybody did that. The Saints are a tough team, and they had to be tough to beat the Rams, so we're just going to have to go out and play hard against them.

Mike Jordan: I saw a photo of you jumping in a quarterback's face last season and it seemed like you were five feet off the ground. What is your vertical jump?

Samari Rolle: It is about 39 inches.

Mike Jordan: Was that interception on Monday night, with no time left, the highlight of your career, so far?

Samari Rolle: Yes, without a doubt. That, and my first career interception against Jacksonville.

Mike Jordan: How is Steve McNair's health right now?

Samari Rolle: McNair is a warrior. He is never going to be 100 percent with the style he plays. But on Sundays, we can count on him.

Mike Jordan: What is the worst and best field, in your opinion, in the NFL?

Samari Rolle: The Redskins' field is pretty nice, and the worst has to be Philly.

Mike Jordan: Every Superbowl, some kind of record is set. Which record do you think will most likely be set this year?

Mike Golic: The one in my opinion that has the best shot is total points. The lowest total so far is Super Bowl VII -- Miami 14, Washington 7 -- 21 points.

Mike Jordan: How fast does everything appear to be moving during a play in the NFL?

JuJuan Dawson: Split-second. It's unbelievably fast from the time the ball is snapped to the end of the play. If you close your eyes you'll miss it.

Mike Jordan: JaJuan, does being on a team that didn't win a lot of games during the season make everyone want to work harder during the offseason?

JuJuan Dawson: Yeah, to be honest. Every player wants to make it to the playoffs because then there's no limit. When you don't make it, it hurts to watch the other teams. So guys are going to work hard to get there.

Mike Jordan: JuJuan, have you had a chance to pick the brains of any of the veteran receivers and pick up any tips?

JuJuan Dawson: Not yet, unfortunately the team I went to was very young. There haven't been very many veterans that I have been able to com in contact with.

Mike Jordan: Champ, what do you like to do when you're not playing or getting ready for the NFL?

Champ Bailey: Just relax and take vacations, a bunch of them.

Mike Jordan: Champ, how beneficial has it been to be around two great defensive backs like Darrell Green And Deion Sanders?

Champ Bailey: I'm glad it happened to me and not any other corner in the league, because playing with them and learning from them gave me a jump on the other young corners in the league.

Mike Jordan: Anthony, what running backs, if any, have you patterned your style after?

Anthony Thomas: I don't think I've patterned myself after anyone. I try to make my own unique way.

Mike Jordan: Deuce, what will be the first thing you will do when you sign a contract with an NFL team?

Deuce McAllister: I'm going to get my mom a car and start building on her house.

Mike Jordan: Chris, do you feel that your time in baseball makes you understand how the pro leagues operate as opposed to college?

Chris Weinke: Yeah. I learned that professional sports are a business and you need to approach it like that. You're expected to deliver, that's why they pay you. I found that out at a young age.

Bryan Boggan: Chris, do you feel that there is still a place for a classic "drop-back" passer in the NFL, with all of the scrambling quarterbacks who seem to be so in demand these days?

Chris Weinke: There's always going to be room for a drop-back QB in the NFL. Look at the last two Super Bowl winners -- Trent Dilfer and Kurt Warner. There's always going to be room for passers like that.

Mike Jordan: Mr. Hendricks, You played with some of the most colorful personalities ever in the NFL, such as Stabler and Tatum, and I recall the NFL Films footage of you wearing a mask on the sideline during a game. Were there any pranks or practical jokes, that were played, that really stand out to you? - Mike J. in Florence, MS

Ted Hendricks: Well, that wasn't a practical joke - the mask that I wore on Monday night TV. I was very upset because I wasn't starting in the lineup and was sitting on the bench. Not to show my frustrations, I picked up a Harlequin's mask at a Renaissance Fair in the Bay Area. And, I thought would show my disgust about not being able to play - hide my frustration with a big smile on my mask.

Mike Jordan: Corey, what is your opinion of the field/turf in the Eagle's home stadium? How does it affect you, if at all?

Corey Simon: It's not as bad as people make it out to be. It has been notorious for guys getting hurt. It's gotten a bad rap but it has gotten better. You just take care of business out there.

Mike Jordan: Tony, what one NFL game is your most memorable, personally?

Tony Dorsett: There are a lot of things that stand out but one that stands out the most was my rookie year, going to New Orleans to play Denver in the Super Bowl. As a rookie, scoring the first TD was a big thrill and we won the championship.

Mike Jordan: Hi Mr. Joiner, I remember watching the AFC championship game between the Chargers and the Bengals in '82, and the conditions of that game have reached legendary status. Please describe the effect the extreme cold had on you as a player and the rest of the Chargers. Thanks, Mike Jordan

Charlie Joiner: I tell you, the minute I hit the field, I could hardly feel anything. And, I think the rest of us felt the very same way. When you play in those kind of extreme temperatures, extreme cold temperatures, and you really haven't done it before, it is quite a shock to you. And I think, to this day that that AFC championship game should not have been played that day - not a championship game. I could see if it was a regular season game. I think a championship game should be played in surroundings where each team has an equal opportunity to perform on the football field. And that day, we just weren't equal.

Mike Jordan: Mr. Berry, while playing in the 1958 Championship Game against the Giants, did you realize the magnitude of that game and the legacy, with regards to the game's impact on the success of the NFL?

Raymond Berry: I did not have a clue. And, I don't think anybody in the game had any idea that we were taking part in a historical game. I think we had our hands too full trying to beat each other. The New York Giants defense which was our immediate opponent as a Baltimore Colt offensive player. They had led the NFL in defense. And, of course, one of the things we didn't realize was who there coach was. Tom Landry was in charge of their defense. We were up against the best. Actually, they shut us out three quarters of that game, practically. We had a good first quarter, and a good last two minutes.

Mike Jordan: Do you think the days of the NFL "dynasties" are over, such as the 70's Steelers and Cowboys and the 80's 49ers?

Anthony Muñoz: Yes I do. I think the true dynasties of the 70's like the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were the best dynasty of them all, the only true dynasty. The thing that amazed me about those Steelers teams was that almost every one of their starters was a great player. You will not see another dynasty like that ever again because of the salary cap.

Mike Jordan: Do you think former Bengal Boomer Esiason was given a fair shot on Monday Night Football?

Anthony Muñoz: I don't believe so, and I try to look at it objectively. I felt he added a lot to the broadcast if you were a football person wanting football insight, he brought that to the table. I was sad to see him leave.

Mike Jordan: I think Ken Anderson is one of the most underrated QB's of all time. Do you think he should be in the Hall of Fame?

Anthony Muñoz: Yes, without a doubt I feel he should be in the Hall of Fame.

Mike Jordan: Describe the atmosphere at the Hall of Fame when almost all of the living members were there, this year?

Anthony Muñoz: I was in awe of the whole weekend. To sit and talk with people and ride on the bus to the luncheon with Chuck Noll and Don Shula and to listen to Deacon Jones speak. It was unbelieveable, it was a great experience.