On whether it's a good feeling to see former coaches move on and become head coaches
"Absolutely. I couldn't be happier for all those people other than the days we have to play them. You hate to go up against them but that's the NFL. Everybody goes through that. Every time we play, there's somebody that we've coached with, or coached for or played for, somehow we know them. I have a great deal of respect and they're a big reason why I've been able to have some of the success that I've had. It's the jobs that they've done. I'm glad they've had the opportunity to go on to other opportunities and gain more responsibilities at higher levels in this league, whether it be in personnel like Scott (Pioli) and [Sr. VP/GM] Phil Savage, or whether it's in the coaching ranks collegiately or professional like [Iowa head coach] Kirk [Ferentz] or Romeo. I'm happy for them but I appreciate more than anything that the reason that they had that opportunity, was because we were able to do well as a team. They were big contributors to that. I think it works both ways. They got the opportunity because they helped us win. I'm happy that we've won and therefore, I'm happy that they're getting a better opportunity that I can't provide for them. There are only two coordinators on your staff and there is only one head coach. When you're full at your positions at those spots, the only opportunity for those people is to go somewhere else. As much as you hate to lose them, you want to see them have that bigger challenge if that's what they want."
Let's see...whom did he NOT mention? Hm...
