But many of the players were veterans who had the training last year. I thought the meeting went well and was very positive.

The more people know about each other, the more the collars come off. The more information people have about each other, the more it leads to understanding and acceptance.

I don't think there was any malice or intent in the forethought. But I don't accept or approve of the content. ... I don't think they were reflective of the organization.

When I go to Houston I always meet other veterans from Conroe and while we're waiting for hours and hours we talk about what we've heard about the Conroe clinic and when it's going to happen. There are a lot of veterans and we have a hard time with driving. If there was a clinic here in town you can get a neighbor to take you.

His influence and his work and his testimonial about the real world, especially war veterans, was instrumental in making sure (post-traumatic stress disorder) became an actual diagnosis in 1980.

He's what we need for those outside linebackers. He's got a youthful group. Sometimes, if you don't have veterans you can make up for it by playing with a little more attitude and enthusiasm.