"I'm just so excited for him, and really the future, and what he brings to the table." -* Rich Gannon*
"I was just so proud of him to go wire-to-wire last year for the Raiders. He's taking shots in the chin, he's getting knocked out, but he's bouncing right back up, and he's learning and he's mitigating the mistakes." - George Whitfield
"They're getting a tremendous, tremendous leader. Just one of my favorites of all-time." - Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll
"I know from the perspective of the Raiders, [Head Coach Jack] Del Rio is the guy they wanted. He has the experience. He's had success in Jacksonville, the question is, what can you do going forward." - Mike Florio
"Playing with Derek [Carr] for three years, nothing surprises me. He makes all the throws. He has crazy arm strength. He's a great leader, and even better person." - Fresno State WR Josh Harper
"I think the term player's coach is used an awful lot, but I really think player's coach speaks to relatability. When he [Coach Del Rio] sits down next to you in the room, they think this guy, he may not be one of us, but he is among us." - George Whitfield
"I've got great respect for his body of work, and I think he will bring some toughness and some accountability to that locker room. I think the players will really respond to his leadership." - Rich Gannon
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"He's one of the most relentless competitors you'll ever find." - Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn
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"I think they've turned the team around. I think Del Rio is a great, great addition for the staff." - Gil Brandt
"I think they're in good hands. I like this coaching staff. I think the defense will be better." -* Adam Caplan*
"Khalil Mack has come in and been everything that they wanted. Solid on the edge. Solid against the run." - Bucky Brooks
"They're getting an extremely tough, passionate football man." - Seahawks GM John Schneider
"I think he's a perfect Raiders coach. He commands presence." - Mike Klis
"He has all the tools you're looking for. He's a good decision-maker. He can get the ball out quick. He has great arm strength." - Mark Dominik
"He's [Marquette King] one of the best punters in the NFL, and he gets to be the teammate of another legend in Sebastian Janikowski." - Colts P Pat McAfee
"He [Charles Woodson] was my favorite player of all-time. I wore number two [in college]." - Ryan Clark
"I think he [Reggie McKenzie] did a great job putting the team in position to where it could become competitive." - Bill Polian
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