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them. But by the same token, if he sees something that he feels needs to be emphasized, he’s not afraid
to say it to them. I do think that’s been helpful.”
Q: Ahmad is not the biggest guy in the world, but he frequently runs between the tackles. Do you
admire his ability to do that?
Coughlin: “I do. I admire his toughness and I think he gives of himself. He sacrifices and he’s just as
physical, really when you watch him, as any back in the game. You would argue that he seemed to do as
well in goal line and short yardage as anybody we’ve had and that includes Brandon (Jacobs’) success
level. I always think that’s a tribute to just the constitution and disposition of the individual. He can put
himself in a mental position where he can be ornery now. As long as he stays positive, that’s okay, that
part of it. He is a guy that you can rely on as a tough son of a gun. He’ll pass protect with the best of
them.”
Q: What comes to mind when you think of the Cowboys’ offense.
Coughlin: “They do have an explosive team. They have talent at the skill positions, the running back
position. A healthy (DeMarco) Murray gives them another weapon.”
Q: And their defense?
Coughlin: “They’re a pressure team, that’s for sure. At least that’s how they play us. “
Q: When you start a season, do you think it’s going to be a battle for 17 weeks?
Coughlin: “There isn’t any question. It’s one week at a time, but you know it’s one week, one battle and
all you need to do is look at that schedule and you understand why I’m saying that. We believe firmly
that in order to get where we want to go, you have to play the best and beat the best. And we don’t
have to look very far, because they’re right on our schedule.”