Capers Quotes

I think we'll be better. Our plan last year was to have Boselli and Ryan Young [a tackle who left for Dallas in free agency] set the tone, but when they got hurt, we had to find other options. Now we have a group that has a chance to build cohesiveness. - Dom Capers

I think there's an awful lot for us to learn. We were not sharp. We were too sloppy at times with the turnovers and penalties. It's hard to have an efficient offensive game if you have that many negative plays. - Dom Capers

I think that a big part of this game is how you deal with distractions. I've always felt that when you watch teams in the last game of the season, especially if they are out of the playoff race, it comes down to the most focused team and who plays with the most effort comes out on top. It's a challenge. - Dom Capers

I think his quickness and speed. He's got a knack for rushing the passer. - Dom Capers

I think he's done an excellent job. He's just a great example of a young player that works hard, has improved and the production has showed up on the field. - Dom Capers

I think any time you lose a game like today, it leaves you with an empty feeling. We played a talented team and there is a reason why that team was 15-1 last year. We knew going in that it was going to take excellent execution on our part in all three phases of our team. Unfortunately we did not get that, we turned the ball over early. - Dom Capers

I love coach Capers. He's the only coach I've ever known, but I like him, especially this season. He hasn't been just a coach. If you had something going on away from football, you could go and talk to him as a friend. - Chester Pitts

I liked the way our offense took the ball down the field, but we didn't get in, so we have to invest a lot of time in our goal-line work. We're experimenting with some new people, so I think we'll benefit from that. - Dom Capers

I just think it gives you a totally different perspective, enables you to kind of see the big picture. So I think you understand why some decisions are being made. You understand the difficulty of making the decisions, whether it be personnel-wise, scheme-wise or staff-wise. To me, experience is the best teacher for any of us. - Dom Capers

I hope our young guys appreciate playing for coach Capers. He's one of the finest people I know. It's been an honor to play for him. - Seth Payne