It was thought-provoking, to say the least. It inspired a 60-minute telephone call during which this coach proceeded to give me his perspective on what makes an NFL team top-flight. He said it starts with the owner, the owner getting it, and whether or not he is meddlesome and understands what needs to be done to truly produce a winner. He explained that you need a strong and open-minded general manager, supported by great football operations and scouting departments that share a vision with the head coach. He stressed the need for a strong quarterback, not just in terms of his play, but also in terms of understanding his role in the organization as a leader/spokesman. The coach said, "I need a quarterback who can play in the fourth quarter and understands what to do in the fifth quarter as a leader and representing the team."