He has a second-to-none work ethic. He takes very good care of his body. He's the first guy on the ice and the last guy off.

He?s a good kid, works hard and has a good work ethic. You look in our clubhouse and he fits in very well.

We're a team that our work ethic has to be 100 percent, our concentration has to be 100 percent and our desperation has to be 100 percent. At the moment that we slip away a little bit, we are going to be in real trouble. (Saturday) all the things I just mentioned were not there at all and it was embarrassing. An embarrassing performance. That's all I have to say.

My biggest question wasn't about the organization, the work ethic, none of the things that have been part of Joe's life. My biggest question had to do with how he would adapt and adjust to calling plays in a different time in football. That really was one of the greatest challenges that he faced last year was, 'Can I run my offense as I knew it in this modern day and age of football'. And the answer was no.

Danny deserves what he gets because he works at it, he practices, he's got the work ethic. He's at another level.

That news, combined with Rocco's great work ethic and dedication to his rehabilitation, gave us the confidence to make this deal.