He always told me that Lonnie was the best agent he ever dealt with. Lonnie worked out contracts for me when I was in Detroit, New Jersey and Orlando, and I never worried that we'd have problems with management afterwards.

We?re going to keep a close eye on it and how it?s dealt with, and my colleagues in other large districts will, too.

I told my agent to not tell me about any offers - I didn't want to be tempted - so I didn't learn until years later that he had turned down a lot of films including The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and The Million Pound Note with Gregory Peck.

It started with Todd. His agent asked for it. It worked out. We started doing that more and more. You?re starting to see that more and more in the league, especially with the rosters increasing to 13 players.

I told my agent I'd prefer to sign before I go back home (to the Czech Republic), so I don't have to worry about it the whole summer.

That's life. I told the guys if it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger. The kids have dealt with a lot of loss on and off the field and I think they're stronger for it. ... This is one of the best I've coached.