How was the transition from player, to private citizen, to NFL coach?
Not difficult. I was fortunate to play nine years and make many friends and contacts in the business. I had an interesting two years away from the NFL working with Nautilus and Stairmaster. That break gave me a chance to step back and see what I really wanted to do after my playing career. That’s when I knew I wanted to coach. 13. What was your coaching path that took you to the head coaching job with “da Bears?” Hank Bullough (ex-Patriots assistant) was my defensive coordinator in Cincinnati and was in the same role with Buffalo in 1985. Hank offered me a job there because Dick Moseley had gotten ill. When Dick came back I became the quality control coach, helping wherever I was needed. Buffalo has a great owner in Ralph Wilson. I really enjoyed my year there. It was a great starting point for my coaching career. After that year I got the chance to work for Forrest Gregg at Green Bay and stayed there nine years (working under head coaches Lindy Infante and Mike Holmgren as well). Gree
