Quotes by Mike Sherman

“I think it was coach Lombardi that said, Adversity doesnt build character, it reveals it. And thats so true.”

“Thats disturbing, to say the least - our inability to affect two-deep zone coverage in the run game. Weve never had that problem before. Certainly that was a problem in the game (Sunday), and will continue to be a problem until we effectively attack two-deep coverage in the run game.”

“Obviously thats three too many penalties. We have to weigh the production of what (Whitticker) is doing compared to what hes giving up. Three pretty important penalties, so I have to consider that. Not to make excuses for a rookie, but he is doing some pretty good things. He knows his assignments, is a pretty physical player. I think he will continue to get better. That doesnt mean were going to stay with him if this persists.”

“Theres no cartilage or ligament tears.”

“If he has a problem with any situation, he needs to come and talk to me about it.”

“Its been addressed. If (Little) has a problem with any situation, he needs to come and talk to me about it. Our coaches evaluate every practice, every game. We dont (air gripes) that way. We havent done it in the past; were not going to do it now. So, I dont anticipate that to happen again.”

“I still havent come to grips with the fact that he would be unavailable ? because hes always been there. But were not going to put him out there and put him at risk if thats going to be the case.”

“Were obviously concerned because hes a valuable part of our offense, ... We will not know on his status for this weekend until later in the week.”

“We want to add a fifth receiver if we can. I dont think our philosophy - mine or Teds - is to just to go out and get somebody to get somebody. But if we can get someone who can come in and help us, (we will).”

“Bubba Franks hurt his hip and was not able to return to the game. The extent of that injury I cannot comment on this point. I really dont know.”