It is counterproductive for a new coach or coordinator to publicly criticize their starting franchise quarterback.

“You don't call that. It it it's dumb. It's stupid.”

A franchise quarterback's presence at offseason workouts is important for building chemistry and setting the standard for the team.

“It's a new system both offensively and defensively. And your best player, he sets the tone for everyone else. If your best player is there, everybody else will feel obligated and come and you get a head start on things.”