Brian Billick Q & A

Q.In your decision to take the job, how important was the philosophical commitment from the top management at Baltimore for the development of a winning franchise in your overall analysis of the situation?A. Without the proper commitment and support from the overall organization, winning on the field is virtually impossible. This means having the same passion and commitment for the game as the players and coaches. I have experienced many times, particularly at the college level, the mentality of support staff that, "Well, I was here before you got here coach, and I will be here after you leave." If you don't have the authority or wherewithal to weed this mentality out of any and everyone who comes into contact with your players, you better keep your resume updated. For any organization to win three things have to exist. First, at the center of the decision-making process, there must be