Jeffrey Lurie Quotes (8 Quotes)

It's an important night for the Eagles because we are recognizing truly one of the greatest football players in the long history of the National Football League and also one of the finest human beings in the long history of the National Football League.

7 Yards away from a score, QB Ty Detmer's pass was intercepted by Marquez Pope in the end zone. It was one of two picks the 49ers made in the 14-0 wild-card win over the Birds on Dec. 29, 1996. The division was there for the taking and we didn't take it, ... This game was there for the taking in the first half and we didn't take it. That's where we're at.

I can't think of a player we tried harder to get over the last several years.

On behalf of the entire Eagles family, our condolences go out to his wife, Sara, to his children, and to all those who have been touched by Reggie throughout his life. His legacy on and off the football field will never be forgotten.

I thought that was appropriate because Mike Holmgren is the coach of Seattle, and was Reggie's coach in Green Bay.

The question of the fire, the motivation, the discipline, it's all there. What you can't account for is what happened in Carolina last year.

It's an important moment for this franchise to recognize one of the greatest players in the history of this league, and as you know, a very impressive human being.

Brian's a guy that we all would like to have a long-term contract with. He wants to stay. We want him to stay. It's just about finding the right value. I don't see why that couldn't happen, but you never know.