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...
far great impression lost playing teams
We lost the game, so I don't have a great impression of the game. The teams were playing hard. As far as historically where it ranks, I don't know.
injuries lost row starting various
We lost our two starting receivers to injuries at various times. If we didn't have Joe, we would have had a skid. We wouldn't have had our 11 in a row and we wouldn't be here.
chose grow helped
He chose not to do that. We were able to grow together. Has he helped me? There is no question.
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.
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.
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.
player selfless takes win
He is a selfless player who understands what it takes to win in this league.
complete late misses pumps sets standard
He is a complete professional in every sense of the word. He never misses a meeting. He's never late to a meeting. He's completely unselfish. He pumps up his teammates. He sets a standard for everyone else to follow.
football tried works
I know it works -- it's tried and true, not only in football but in business.
difference
I don't see any difference in him. He's back to where he was. He's the same guy.
committed guys sum
If you get your guys all committed on one goal, you've got a shot. You can be better than the sum of your parts.
guys middle
Certainly, there was a lot to do. We were right in the middle of the free-agent deals. We had 16 guys looking. ...But we all rolled up our sleeves.
defensive gets guy looking type
He's a guy who gets off the ball. They're looking more for a 3-4 type of defensive lineman.