Tim Ruskell
Tim Ruskell
Tim Ruskellis a former team president and director of player personnel for the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears, and current scout for the Tennessee Titans...
built camp early felt good training
It felt good early on, it really did. And we just built on it in training camp and into the season.
job people round second
I think people do a better job in the second round because the pressure's off.
We just can't say it. We have to do it.
brings fit goal knew looks periods short terms worth
You knew that he was a fit because of what he brings in terms of after the catch. Nate always looks to make a short play long and always maximizes his game. It was worth what we had to go through; and yes, there were some periods of not knowing, but the goal was always to bring him into the fold.
again talk until
We told him we would not talk with him again until after the draft, if that's necessary.
given guy impact information level loves playing raise true wants warren
Given all this information on Warren and what is true and what is not true. Ultimately, we said this guy loves playing football, he is an impact player, he wants to play in this state, and he will raise the level of our defense.
attention bigger buy concept league maybe paying players strive team
From a philosophical standpoint, I think the whole league is paying attention to that. They get the players to buy into the system, and no one is bigger than the team. It's a team concept all the way. We all strive for that -- maybe some more than others.
deep draft particular
Fortunately, this draft in particular is deep in those.
ability believe gotten
I don't believe that. He just hasn't gotten any opportunities. He's still got that after-the-catch ability.
build copying far figure identity stays strong sure team
But as far as copying the blueprint, your team is your team. You have strengths, you have weaknesses. You have to figure out what your identity is as a team, make sure that stays the same, and then build strong around it.
people players treat
If we know players don't treat the cafeteria people the way they treat the coaches, that's important to find out.
hear people pick
No, but I hear about it. People will tell us that Mel said your pick stunk.
broken felt glasses interview kept people talking tony
Most people would see that their glasses were broken and do the interview without them. But Tony felt it was important to see who he was talking to, so he kept the glasses on.
father figure
Mike's a father figure for these guys. The guy's consistent, he doesn't change, and he's got a big heart.