Carl Peterson Draft Quotations

But it always the same, though. The proof is how it turns out. It's all exciting. It's great now. But if they come in and play and they help us win, then I always say whether it's a draft choice or a trade, that was a good move. We'll see. We've got a lot to do.

I need to know what we think we might be able to get with our draft choices -- particularly our first-day draft choices. Once I can determine that with my personnel people, then I'll make a decision if it's worth continuing to pursue for a first-day draft choice, which I'm sure is what Matt wants.

We have received permission to interview and possibly sign Herman Edwards as the next head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. If an agreement is reached with the coach, then we will give the New York Jets our fourth-round draft choice in 2006. The NFL has approved the compensation if or when we come to an agreement with Herm.

Matt has between now and the draft to see if he can to get something done. It will take the cooperation of the agent. ... We're not in a desperate need for a quarterback. I've got a very veteran quarterback that I think has got at least two and hopefully more years left in Trent Green. ... But if it makes sense -- and I'm not sure what that is yet -- to try to acquire his services, fine.