Russ Grimm
Russ Grimm
Russell Scott Grimmis a former American football guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. As a collegian, he was an All-American center at the University of Pittsburgh. As a professional, Grimm had multi-selections to both the All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Grimm played 11 seasons for the Redskins and was a first team selection to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team...
complain happen hurts wait
I don't know if it hurts it. I'm not going to complain about it. It's not like I don't have a job. I think things happen for a reason, so we'll just wait and see.
longer whatever
We went the distance. It was longer than I expected, but that's all right. I mean, whatever it takes.
call certain defense dictates good plays run stand time
Sometimes the defense dictates what you do. You like to be able to say we're going to run it when we want to run it, but then you stand there and go, this may not be a good time right here. There are certain plays you can call a run, there are certain plays you need to get out of.
coaching detroit head reach talent turn wants
Everyone wants to reach the head coaching level. I thought Detroit was an interesting organization. I think they have enough talent to be able to turn it around in a hurry.
happened season tells year
To come back and have the season he has had this year after all that happened to him tells you something about Kendall Simmons. He's been outstanding.
chasing heading jersey next ready remember
Next thing I know, I look up and see the back of jersey heading to the end zone. I remember getting up and chasing the play, getting ready to celebrate.
bowl cool family game games greatest highlights kids plays point seeing super
It's cool to be part of one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history. You don't think about it going into the game or that much in the game. Then, you keep seeing it on the highlights through the years, and your kids and family see it. Then, you point and say, 'See, that's me right there. I was part of that.' That's why you play the game, to be part of plays and games like that.
advice
They don't take advice from me; I'm too old. They take coaching, that's it.
great push
He has a great feel for the players, when to back off, when to push it down and get on the pedal. He always kind of catches you off-guard.
wait
I'll just wait and see what their decision's going to be.
kept tough tougher
He struggled, but he kept on playing. He's a tough guy; they don't come any tougher than Kendall Simmons.
mother run super win
I'd run over my mother to win the Super Bowl.
business game hire played
I know what he likes, how he played the game, how he would like the game coached. But friends are friends, and business is business. Don't hire me just because I'm a friend, hire me because you think I can do the job.
good guys perspective playing weeks
These guys have been playing for 25 weeks now. I think they have a good perspective on it.