John McClain @McClain_on_NFL 6m
Bob McNair "This has been a very disappointing year. We started with such high hopes. To have this string of losses is unacceptable."
McNair "We normally would wait until end of year to evaluate our staff, under these extreme circumstances thought best to start process now.
Wade Phillips will be interim coach.
McNair "One of advantages of taking action now is we can start process to find new head coach. The process is under way."
McNair "Some of people we'll visit with are in coaching situations now, so this will be held on a confidential basis."
McNair "We're disappointing and shocked by what's happen. Our fans are disappointed. I want to thank Gary. He brought team to new level."
McNair "Gary helped us win 2 division titles. He put everything into it. It's disappointing he's not going to be with us in the future."
McNair "We've got to turn this around. We want a winning culture. Our goal is to win last 3 games. We're going to do everything to win."
McNair "It's based more on the individual. We're looking for a coach who's bright, ethical, innovation and is able to make adjustments."
McNair said records show def coordinators are more successful than off coordinators "but not by much."
McNair "We'll give Wade an opportunity to interview for the position as well as a number of other people."
McNair "The last straw was losing. We've got a lot more talent than Jacksonville, but they played better and smarter."
McNair (meeting) "was difficult for me cause I think so much of Gary. We're thankful for the job he's done for us."
Rick Smith "We've been together almost 18 years, and there's a lot of history with Gary. I have tremendous respect for him."
Smith "We've got to right the ship. We've got to move forward. We have 3 more games to evaluate every player, coach and process."
Smith "We haven't been productive over the last 11 weeks and we have to find out why."
Randy Harvey @randyharvey 6m
Bob McNair , Cal McNair and Rick Smith. Owner says he wanted to wait until after season but extreme circumstances.
