My mom used to say, 'Give me my flowers while I can smell them,' and I got the same feeling when I found out how those players felt. It was as if they gave me my flowers.

I know Mr. Mara would be so happy for me, and happy that I was representing the Giants. I don't want to let him down. And I don't want to disrespect the people who cared so much to want me in there.

All along, I've conceded the Hall of Fame would be a nice honor, but it doesn't make me. It's not going to change me and it doesn't add or take away anything from my life.

These guys are the best advertisement we could have. Each of them was the case of a coach resurrecting a franchise that had fallen onto hard times. You would think that there would be some owners and general managers out there who would want to take a much deeper look and step outside the box.

I really don't think about it. I've got other important things I've been thinking about. It's just not something that occupies my thoughts.

Outside of maybe Deacon Jones, there was no one more dominant.