‘Patience is a virtue, particularly when it comes to young football players. The players need a chance to develop and they do so on all different time frames. The coaches have the advantage of seeing players and working with them every day and as a result, they are in the best position to determine the potential of the player. Some of the best learning that I have had in the National Football League has come through experience and one of the lessons that I learned is that you must be patient and give players a chance to find their niche.’