There are charts and graphs and all this kind of stuff. That factors into that contract, particularly for a 30-year-old running back.

I have had it with that stuff. I have a very short fuse with that stuff.

Heck, I get excited about it just like any coach would, particularly if you think it cost you a ball game. The fact is, it's a tough job. Officials have a tough job. They're honest guys doing the best they can.

Our depth in the secondary, particularly with our nickel back and dime back coming in, was not good last year, ... I'm glad we have Kelly Herndon. One thing about Kelly, he'll battle you. He'll physically play the game with you, and that's what you need, what you want.

At the league level -- and I sit on the committees that talk about this stuff -- they want to do everything that they can for the safety of the player, ... In warm weather, we really talk about it a lot.

This happened every year I've coached in this game. By Thursday or Friday they get a little cranky and stuff happens.