Carl Peterson Quotes on Opportunity (3 Quotes)

When the opportunity came available that Herm Edwards was the guy I could possibly get, that was without question my first choice. Herm knows offense and defense and the entire team, and he's had five years of head-coaching experience. It was an easy decision for me when I could work out compensation with the Jets.

We don't think this represents the conclusion to Mike's NFL career. By releasing him at this time we give him the opportunity to return to the Chiefs in the future if he can get himself ready to play.

Chiefs president Carl Peterson was even less diplomatic. Lamar Hunt was the guy who founded (the AFL), ... Al Davis started in this league as an assistant coach. I don't know that Al Davis ... has ever really taken a moment to say to Lamar Hunt, Hey thank you, on behalf of myself and my family for starting the American Football League and allowing me an opportunity to do the things I've always wanted to do.'