He doesn't leave anything to chance. I think he's a good game-day coach, knowing when to do certain things in a game. He's very good on the sidelines.

But Duce has to stay ready because, before the year's over, we're going to need Duce. Something's going to happen because that's a high-risk position, running back. You're either blocking or you're carrying the ball and you're a marked guy. Sooner or later we're going to need Duce.

That would be great, but I wouldn't call it one for the thumb. It's one for these guys.

Dan is a lot like his dad was, and now Art II is a lot like his dad, Dan. They're close to the players, and they care about the players and the people who work for them.

His first coaching staff was an excellent staff. The people he has hired have had experience in the league. He has surrounded himself with some good coaches.

Pro football wasn't as popular as it is now. When I came out of college, I had no idea of playing pro football. I think I saw two or three pro football games on television when I was in college. Nobody watched it, it wasn't on TV. It wasn't anywhere near what it is today.