Harry Carson Quotations

Giant fans from all around the country wish they could be here. It is sad, but we also know his spirit will be with us no matter what.

I’m fortunate to have found out early, in 1990, just two years after I retired, that I have neurological damage. I try to manage it. I know what can trigger headaches and try to avoid it. I have short term memory problems, so I make a special effort to remember people and names. I have to work harder, but it’s important.

I know Mr. Mara would be so happy for me, and happy that I was representing the Giants. I don't want to let him down. And I don't want to disrespect the people who cared so much to want me in there.

Players don't need rest. If someone is injured and needs time to recuperate, that's one thing. But players need to go out and play. One of the things that can happen if you take a player off the field is that he loses his edge by standing on the sidelines.

Outside of maybe Deacon Jones, there was no one more dominant.

I really don't think about it. I've got other important things I've been thinking about. It's just not something that occupies my thoughts.

I don't think that's the forum to do that.

All along, I've conceded the Hall of Fame would be a nice honor, but it doesn't make me. It's not going to change me and it doesn't add or take away anything from my life.

I'm happy more candidates are being interviewed. But there are a number of very capable candidates who are out there, but aren't getting opportunities.

These guys are the best advertisement we could have. Each of them was the case of a coach resurrecting a franchise that had fallen onto hard times. You would think that there would be some owners and general managers out there who would want to take a much deeper look and step outside the box.