That's the biggest gap in sports, the difference between the winner and the loser of the Super Bowl. John Madden bigbowldifference Change image and share on social
You're not going to eliminate concussions. Anytime you hit your head, you have a chance of getting a concussion, in any sport, too. I think we have to learn more about it. Part of it is rules, part of it is equipment, part of it is medical studies, knowing more about the brain. John Madden anytimebrainchance share on social
In Oakland, Al Davis was a genius. We had Ron Wolff there, too, and he was a genius. There was no room for me to be a genius. John Madden davisgeniusoakland Change image and share on social
Even when I was a little kid, I hated to dress up. I hated to put on regular shoes. I wanted to play all the time. I hate to wear any kind of coat or sweater. I've never liked hot. I've never liked to be warm. John Madden coatdresshate share on social
Nothing jazzes me up like football. I've acquired more passion of the years, not less. Not to love it wouldn't make sense. John Madden acquirefootballhave Change image and share on social
Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave. John Madden cleancoatdiscipline share on social
Any defensive coordinator is worried about two things: a running quarterback and a deep ball. You know, don't get beat deep and don't let the quarterback run, because a big part of your defense can't account for the quarterback as a runner, so he gets a free run. John Madden accountballbeat share on social
I'm sure that had I not been a coach, I would have been some form of a teacher. John Madden coachformteacher Change image and share on social
Baseball has better opening days and All-Star Games than the N.F.L. does. Ours stink. John Madden baseballdaygame Change image and share on social
Both of my sons used to coach high school football. When they started, I'd say things I shouldn't have. So I learned my lesson. John Madden coachfootballhigh Change image and share on social
