Its all about focus, dedication and commitment, Vick insisted. Until you get guys who are willing to better themselves week in and week out and want to win, youre not going to win. And I havent played with guys like that. Its unfortunate for coach thing turned out the way they are. It could have been a lot better. This locker room could have dictated that.
Yes it does, Vick said. I give 110 percent effort. My body is scarred up all year. Im hurt, Im bruised, get up after every hit and still try and fight and push. I do that for my coaches. I do that for my teammates. And I would expect the same thing in return.
Guys have to start to understand: You cant do it your way, Vick continued. You have to follow the leader. If you dont then we end up in the situation we are in now, losing the head coach, a man that we love and have a great deal of respect for. A man that I played hard for. I gave him 100 percent. At least I can feel good about that. And there are guys in here that gave it their all. But you need consistent effort from every guy in this locker room.