Bill Parcells Quotes

United States, Coach
August 22, 1941

Duane Charles "Bill" Parcells (born August 22, 1941) is a former American football coach, best known as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons. He rose to prominence as the head coach of the New York Giants, whom he led to two Super Bowl titles. Parcells later served as the head coach of the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Dallas Cowboys.

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.

Bill Parcells
- Words
- Opinion
- Worry
So if the players trust the coach, it's not a problem. If the players don't trust the coach, it is a problem, and vice versa.

Bill Parcells
- Trust
The fans, with all due respect, they don't affect the decisions I would make as a coach.

Bill Parcells
- Respect
There is winning and there is misery.

Bill Parcells
- Winning
The thing I really look for in this business is there are guys who are into football and there are guys who are in the profession for other reasons.

Bill Parcells
- Business
- Football
I've been around enough to know what it takes to get a team to reach its potential, and I want players who want to reach their potential.

Bill Parcells
- Team