Jim Fassel
Jim Fassel
James Edward "Jim" Fasselis the former head coach of the NFL's New York Giants. He has also served as offensive coordinator of several other NFL teams, and as the head coach, general manager, and president of the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth31 August 1949
guys hit instead minimize remember sake telling throw timing wrong
I remember telling our guys this. 'They're going to have some things they hit us with when their timing is right and they've got us in the wrong protection. Just minimize it. Instead of a 10-yard sack, make it a three-yard sack. And for God's sake don't throw it up for grabs.
asset body confuse describe guy hit movements receiver throw trying understand veteran
I can't describe what an asset it is. You want a receiver that doesn't make movements that confuse you about where he's going -- that's kind of like trying to hit a gnat. You want a guy who's smooth. You want a guy who you understand where he's going, you kind of got his body language, and a veteran guy where you know that if you throw it, he can make a play.
changed kicked last season towards
We changed up his fundamentals last season and it really kicked in towards the end of the season,
carry forward kerry step
There have been a lot of questions: 'Can Kerry step forward and carry this team?'
protection routes supposed
I thought Jesse did all right, considering some things. We had some routes that weren't where they were supposed to be and protection problems.
fights-and-fighting guys kept lost win
We never lost that will to win -- the guys just kept on fighting.
damn decisions
Those are the decisions you make, ... I made a lot of them. You can second-guess every damn one if you want.
hole
I couldn't, ... It was the hole in our lives.
anybody chips middle poker raising stakes team wants
I am raising the stakes right now, ... If this is a poker game, I am shoving my chips right in the middle of the table. I am raising the ante. Anybody who wants out, can get out. This team is going to the playoffs. OK? This team is going to the playoffs.
believe everybody guy handled high last mental reason toughness wrote year
I have high expectations for Kyle. One reason I believe in him a lot is last year when everybody was down on him and wrote him off he handled it so well. When he really started to do some things, not once did he say, 'I told you so.' He was the same guy and that showed me he has the mental capabilities and toughness to do it.
came chance gotten group guys hope looked lucky special teams win
I feel very lucky to have gotten them all. Replacing special teams isn't like replacing a lineman, where you hope the group comes together. On their own, those guys are all difference-makers. And you know what? I think they came here because each one looked at us and thought, Hey, those guys have a chance to win it all.
change drawn piece routes run stick walk
When we walk out of the meeting, and it's all drawn up on the piece of paper, you don't run routes as a stick man. You run routes with a feel. You know when to sit. You know when to slide. You know when to change directions. That stuff.
both good homes life questioned reasons strong tough
For both of us. But I never questioned it, even over the years. It was the right thing to do. There are times in your life you have to make the tough decision, and this was one of those times. You know that (Giants co-owner) Wellington Mara is a strong anti-abortion guy. He told me this is one of the reasons why there shouldn't be abortions, that there are good homes for these children.
help ron
Does Ron need to help us do better? Yes, he can do better. Do we need to get him more involved? Yes, we do.