Quotable from Week 3 Edition of The Head Coaches on NFL Network

(Airs Mondays at 6:30 PM ET with replays at 8:30 and 10:00 PM ET)

Special Guest Interview: Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress with Martz and Mariucci:

“He’s an equal-opportunity thrower. If you’re open, he’s going to throw it to you.” – Brad Childress on Vikings QB Brett Favre

“It’s just a tremendous rivalry. I’m happy to have them in our backyard.” – Brad Childress on the Vikings upcoming game vs. Green Bay

Quick Quotes:

“They are covered for the present time and they are certainly covered for the future.” – Steve Mariucci on the Philadelphia Eagles depth at quarterback

“We finally have to all agree that Andy Reid knows what he’s doing with quarterbacks.” – Mike Martz on the Philadelphia Eagles developing quarterbacks

“Jim has spent all this time as the quarterbacks coach, the play caller and the head coach…He needs to get back to being the head coach and the assistants have to pick up some of the slack with the passing game.” – Mike Martz on Redskins head coach Jim Zorn

“I don’t know what their identity is on offense. They’re a little bit of this, little of that, but I don’t know where they are headed. It’s a pretty solid team, but they’re all over the map.” – Steve Mariucci on the Miami Dolphins

“With Joe Flacco right now, they can strike from anywhere on the field and that’s scary with a defense and a running game like they have.” – Mike Martz on the Baltimore Ravens

“The poise, execution and wherewithal of this kid is unbelievable.” – Steve Mariucci on Jets QB Mark Sanchez

“In my mind, [the questioning] was uncalled for. I thought he did a terrific job handling it and moving through it.” – Mike Martz on Bills WR Terrell Owens postgame press conference

“That line of questioning bordered on being extremely unprofessional. They were badgering the witness and I think he handled it very well.” – Steve Mariucci on Bills WR Terrell Owens’ postgame press conference

“It’s not about getting them the ball for the streak, but it’s about getting those good players the ball to be productive for you.” – Steve Mariucci on getting wide receivers involved in the game

“Elite players are like that. They want to get in the game and make a play.” – Mike Martz on getting players involved in the game

***        Additional exclusive video clips from Monday’s The Head Coaches are available on NFL.com.  These videos include:

- The NFL Head Coaches talk about Jim Zorn and the early struggles of the Washington Redskins

http://www.nfl.com/videos/washington-redskins/09000d5d812fef53/Zorn-on-the-hot-seat

- ‘What They Said, What They Meant’ – The coaches take a look at Terrell Owens’ press conference and decipher what he meant

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d812ff14d/What-they-said-what-they-meant

- The coaches discuss what the Philadelphia Eagles should do at the quarterback position

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d812fec39/Eagles-QB-conundrum

- And many more Week 3 game highlights and postgame video only on NFL.com.

Mondays at 6:30-7:00 PM ET: The NFL Head Coaches (HD)

Host: Charles Davis Analysts: Mike Martz and Steve Mariucci

The Head Coaches takes an inside look at the previous Sunday’s games, analyzing the big plays and tough decisions made by NFL head coaches on the sidelines in a 30-minute, roundtable program (Replays at 8:30 and 10:00 PM ET Mondays).

NFL REPLAY TO “ENCORE” WEEK 3 WINS BY NEW YORK JETS & MINNESOTA VIKINGS ON NFL NETWORK, TUESDAY, SEPT. 29

The New York Jets’ home victory over Tennessee, in which Mark Sanchez became the first rookie quarterback to start and win his team’s first three games of a season, and Minnesota’s thrilling home victory over San Francisco on the last-second Brett Favre-to-Greg Lewis 32-yard touchdown pass will be “encored” in a fast-paced, 90-minute format on NFL Network’s NFL Replay on Tuesday, September 29 at 8:00 PM ET & 9:30 PM ET, respectively.

NFL Replay highlights the most exciting games from the weekend, re-airing them on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The abridged, yet enhanced version features the match-ups minus halftime and other elements not critical to the outcome, while granting insider access to fans with sideline and on-field sound, as well as post-game press conference sound bites. NFL Network’s NFL Replay also incorporates exclusive shots and camera angles distinctive to NFL Films.

Week 3 (Sept. 27, 2009) – Quotable from NFL GameDay Final

& NFL GameDay Highlights on NFL Network

(Airs Sundays at 7:30 PM ET & 11:30 PM ET)

“If (Mark Sanchez) stays poised, does not turn the ball over and they establish a little more of the running game, this team is going to go deep into the playoffs.”

– Deion Sanders on 3-0 New York Jets

“Tennessee is a good football team. I can’t believe they are 0-3.”

– Steve Mariucci on Tennessee Titans

“After all that indecisiveness in the offseason, that one play will make him say ‘This is why it is all worth it.’”

– Deion Sanders on Vikings QB Brett Favre’s game-winning touchdown pass vs. 49ers

“All Eli does is win.”

– Michael Irvin on Giants QB Eli Manning

“Michael Vick is the odd man out.  (The Eagles) are going to trade him, probably at the conclusion of the season, for a second-round pick.”

– Deion Sanders on Eagles quarterback situation

“Andy Reid has got a new toy.”

– Michael Irvin on QB Michael Vick

“Kevin Kolb is the real deal.  He has made a great case for himself to be a starter in this league with a nice big contract.”

– Steve Mariucci on Eagles QB Kevin Kolb

“I hate to see him (running that) gadget stuff.  He’s not a gadget player. He’s a starting quarterback”

– Deion Sanders on Eagles QB Michael Vick

“He’s not ready yet to start.”

– Steve Mariucci on Eagles QB Michael Vick

“Finally they are throwing the seam post and getting the ball down the field.”

– Steve Mariucci on Vikings offense after 30-yard Brett Favre-to-Sidney Rice scoring pass in first quarter

“He has a cutback that is one of the best of anyone that has ever played this game.”

– Deion Sanders on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson

“Let’s give the San Francisco 49ers some credit. They are for real.”

– Deion Sanders on the San Francisco 49ers

“He’s finally living up to the expectations.”

– Deion Sanders on 49ers TE Vernon Davis

“When he plays, that offense moves.”

– Deion Sanders on Patriots WR Wes Welker, who has missed the past two games with injury

“Wes Welker. He’s the guy with the real ‘C’ on his chest because he’s the leader. And when he’s out, it just doesn’t click.”

– Deion Sanders on Patriots WR Wes Welker

“That’s a good 1-2 punch at the running back spot.”

– Steve Mariucci on Broncos RBs Correll Buckhalter and Knowshon Moreno

“This young quarterback is exciting.”

– Steve Mariucci on rookie Lions QB Matthew Stafford

“He’s not Fran Tarkenton. He is not going to get away from the Colts rush all day long.”

– Steve Mariucci on Kurt Warner, who was sacked four times by Colts

“Not a real big guy, but he’s good in space and a good receiver. He’s an outstanding addition to this team.”

– Steve Mariucci on Colts rookie RB Donald Brown

***        Additional exclusive video clips from Sunday’s NFL GameDay are available on NFL.com.  Click on the video segments.  These videos include:

- Brett Favre hits Greg Lewis for an amazing TD pass with two seconds left to beat the 49ers

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d812f33ea/WK-3-Can-t-Miss-Play-Favre-s-game-winner

- Peyton Manning turns in a masterful performance with 379 yards and 4 TDs vs. the Cardinals

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d812fa1c8/WK-3-Peyton-Manning-highlights

- And many more Week 3 game highlights and postgame video only on NFL.com.

What’s on Tonight…The NFL Head Coaches – 6:30 & 8:30 PM ET

• Interview with Vikings head coach Brad Childress
• A look at which teams are better or worse than their record reflects
• Mike Martz dissects Bengals QB Carson Palmer’s game-winning drive vs. Pittsburgh
• Steve Mariucci analyzes why the New York Jets are so good

7:30 PM -8:30 PM ET: NFL GameDay Highlights

Host: Rich Eisen Analysts: Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin

Following the late afternoon games, NFL GameDay Highlights offers analysis of the events of the day. Includes highlights from all completed games, insider commentary, on-field interviews and post-game press conferences.

11:30 PM -1:00 AM ET: NFL GameDay Final

Host: Rich Eisen Analysts: Deion Sanders and Steve Mariucci

NFL GameDay Final is the definitive exclamation point on Sundays providing unlimited highlights of all the games, plus post-game press conferences, interviews from the field and locker room, audio captured throughout the day and expert analysis.

News and Sound Bites From Week 3 Edition of

NFL GAMEDAY MORNING

“It was definitely a blessing. I would have never changed.” – Eagles QB Michael Vick on His Time in Prison

“You only have leverage two times in this league – when you are a free agent and when you’re drafted.” – Marshall Faulk on 49ers WR Michael Crabtree’s Contract Situation

“The reality is Tom Terrific isn’t Tom Terrific.” – Michael Irvin on Patriots QB Tom Brady

NFL GameDay Morning, the FIRST pregame show on the air Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM ET with a new four-hour expanded format, taking viewers straight up to kickoff. Michael Irvin, Warren Sapp, Marshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci, Jason La Canfora, and hosts Spero Dedes and Stacey Dales bring fans the latest news, injury reports, pregame analysis and game previews.

‘Sunday Sit-Down’ – Sterling Sharpe Sits Down with Eagles QB Michael Vick:

NFL Network’s Sterling Sharpe sits down with Eagles QB Michael Vick for a candid conversation on making his comeback to the NFL and his role with the Philadelphia Eagles:

“I’m ready to go out and do what I’m asked to do right now.” – Vick on being ready to play

“I always tried to stay optimistic, but I really didn’t know what was going to happen. I knew that I was not forthright with the Commissioner and that there was a chance that he wouldn’t let me back in.” – Vick on his thoughts prior to being reinstated into the league

“That was special. At first I didn’t believe it when my agent called and told me. I thought it was a hoax. I just thought, ‘why would Philadelphia want to bring me in?’ and ‘what could I do for them?’” – Vick on his thoughts after signing with Philadelphia

“It wasn’t the ideal situation…I missed all the OTAs, all the minicamps, most of the preseason and training camps, so where could I go and be ‘the guy’ and do I want that kind of pressure? I knew that anything I did would be scrutinized to a tee. I would have been a focal point on the team and that would have taken away from the team. I didn’t want to be selfish in that regard.” – Vick on his return

“I get in a 7 AM in the morning to work out and I never did that before. I watch film and I never did that before. I don’t know if I can reach the playing level that I was at, but I know there’s potential and I still feel like I got it.” – Vick on his new work ethic

“It was definitely a blessing. I would have never changed. I would have never changed as an individual off the field, as a player in the film room and just being one of the guys in the locker room…I wouldn’t change a thing. I would go through the same things, the prison and all. It was tough, but it brought me closer to my family. From the outside looking in, I was able to sit back and see what was missing in my life.” – Vick on his time in prison

To view Sharpe’s interview with Vick, please visit: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d812ecda1/Michael-Vick-1-on-1

Kara Henderson 1-on-1 Live Interview with Falcons Owner Arthur Blank

Falcons owner Arthur Blank chats with NFL Network’s Kara Henderson prior to the Falcons matchup vs. New England:

“I certainly have forgiven Michael and I’ve moved on and hopefully he has as well, and I believe he has.” – Blank on Eagles QB Michael Vick

To view Henderson’s entire interview with Blank, please visit NFL.com.

‘Super Bowl Journey,’ Week Three Edition – Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew and Redskins TE Chris Cooley’s Preparation for Week 3 On and Off the Field

The Super Bowl Journeys of Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew and Redskins TE Chris Cooley continue with a look at how Jones-Drew recuperates after a hard-hitting week two and what Cooley does in his free time:

“In this league, your body is your resume.” – Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew on his recuperation process

To view the week two installment of Super Bowl Journey, please visit: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d812efd74/Super-Bowl-Journey-Cooley-s-B-B – part I

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d812efc35/Super-Bowl-Journey-MJD-Monday-s – part II

Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning:

“Take your money now. It’s your second contract where you make the money.” – Warren Sapp on 49ers WR Michael Crabtree’s contract situation

“I think he’s throwing away more than just the money, but his entire rookie season. Even if he comes back tomorrow, it will be sub par.” – Steve Mariucci on 49ers WR Michael Crabtree

“You only have leverage two times in this league – when you are a free agent and when you’re drafted.” – Marshall Faulk on 49ers WR Michael Crabtree’s contract situation

“When I did not train with the team, I would over train because you know no matter how hard you’re out there running, it’s not game speed and you’re going to lose something.” – Michael Irvin on 49ers WR Michael Crabtree’s contract situation

“There are some of the things we heard that Michael Vick wasn’t doing before the problems came and now he’s doing them after. Maybe we haven’t seen the best Michael Vick yet.” – Irvin on Michael Vick’s new game preparation routine

“If I’m a coach, I don’t want a guy who wants to be the backup. You better want to be the starter.” – Faulk on Vick’s comments regarding being a starting quarterback

“The reality is Tom Terrific isn’t Tom Terrific. I saw him missing guys on the goal line last week.” – Irvin on Patriots QB Tom Brady

“Bill Belichick has had to take out about 40 percent of the defensive playbook with all the new faces.” – Patriots radio analyst Steve DeOssie in ‘Word on the Street’ segment live from Foxboro

“When you go 0-3, all of a sudden as coaches you start thinking, ‘if we’re out of the playoff race, do we start playing some young players to evaluate?’ Does Josh Freeman start entering the picture?” – Mariucci on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers possibly going 0-3 vs. the Giants

“Never have the Giants had two receivers go for over 130 yards like Steve Smith and Mario Manningham did last week. Never did Plax and Amani Toomer do that.” – Irvin on the Giants receiving corps

“When you‘re on the road, you must pack your defense.” – Sapp on the Titans-Jets matchup

“Frank Gore is facing the Pro Bowl law firm of Williams, Williams & Allen.” – Mariucci on the 49ers-Vikings matchup and Minnesota’s defensive line featuring Kevin Williams, Pat Williams and Jared Allen

“I want to know about these linebackers that Mike Singletary is coaching right now. They’re facing the premiere back in the game. If you’re a linebacker, you want to face the best. You can make your name off a matchup like this.” – Sapp on the 49ers-Vikings matchup

“Here’s a little advice from being there: Get the man the ball.” – Mariucci on Bills WR Terrell Owens

La Canfora’s News Reports:

Ÿ Things are at a ‘status quo’ in regards to WR Michael Crabtree and his contract negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers. Crabtree has his eyes on the contract that Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey got from the Oakland at the number seven spot, which includes about $23.5 in guaranteed money. The 49ers have a slotted deal on the table that includes about $16 million in guaranteed money. That’s a huge gap that hasn’t been closed. At this point, Crabtree has not taken up the 49ers on their offer to get together in a room with ownership to sit down together and try to hash it out. Both sides talk incrementally, but no real progress has been made.

Ÿ There was a positive sign this week between the NFL and the NFL Players Association when both sides got together and jointly sent out a memo to all players reinforcing their drug policies and the discipline that will come if you violate the league’s drug policy. So you can see if they were able to agree on something and jointly issue a memo, then this week when they are scheduled to get together for negotiation talks on the CBA, perhaps they’ll be a little positive momentum that comes from getting together on this StarCaps issue.

For additional thoughts from La Canfora, check out his blog at http://www.nfl.com/news/author?id=09000d5d8112986c

EXTRA POINTS:

Ÿ NFL RedZone – Bringing Fans Every Touchdown From Every Game: NFL RedZone is hosted by Scott Hanson from the new state-of-the-art NFL RedZone studio at NFL Network’s headquarters in Los Angeles and debuts today at 1:00 PM ET/10 AM PT. Produced by NFL Network, NFL RedZone whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering the touchdowns and most exciting moments as they happen and in high definition.  When a team goes inside the 20-yard line, fans see the crucial plays live. The channel keeps fans up-to-date in real time, switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see every important play.  NFL RedZone is available on AT&T, Comcast, DISH Network, RCN, Verizon and other distributors. For more information visit:  http://redzonetv.nfl.com/?icampaign=redzone_mb

Ÿ Sunday Night Football Extra Returns: Indianapolis Colts vs. Arizona Cardinals will stream live on Sunday Night Football Extra on NFL.com and NBCSports.com. Complementing that stream will be a number of extra features to enrich the viewing experience including additional camera angles, in-game highlights, picture-in-picture technology, live statistics and other interactive elements. Sunday Night Football Extra will also include in-game studio updates from the NBC Football Night in America team and NFL Network talent.

NFL GameDay Morning begins the NFL Network schedule on Sundays, which will now be called “NFL GameDay.”  Following NFL GameDay Morning will be NFL GameDay StatZone at 1:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Scoreboard at 4:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Highlights at 7:30 PM ET and NFL GameDay Final at 11:30 PM ET.