Q: Favorite Bill Parcells saying.

A: When you’re the captain of the ship, you go down with the ship.

Q: One person in history you’d like to meet.

A: Jesus Christ. He never held a political position, never was in office, never had a title, but he still had more effect on human beings than anybody on earth.

Q: Your son Cole is seven months old; describe fatherhood.

A: First you realize there is a God, and childbirth is a miracle. And second, you know what your true focus is.

Q: Are you good at changing diapers?

A: I am.

Q: What makes you good?

A: All the necessities are around him before you start changing. And you have to make sure the fit of the diaper is correct because you don’t want any leakage.

Q: How did you propose to your wife, Robin?

A: The night before the 2000 draft at Norris Lake, Tennessee, we walked down by the lake and I told her I wanted to show her something at the marina.

Q: Did you get on your knees?

A: Oh yeah. I’m old-school, bro.

Q; Why was your wife the perfect one for you?

A: She is independent, very loving and puts me first. In the business that I am in, that’s very, very important.

Q: You have size 15 feet. What’s the best joke you’ve heard?

A: “Hey, let me borrow your shoe and we’ll take a canoe trip down the river.” “You look like Bozo the Clown.”

Q: And your ears?

A: “Dumbo.” “Catching any radio signals with those radars?”

Q: Your sports fantasy.

A: Go undefeated and win the Super Bowl. Win every game from preseason to the end.

Q: Will you lead the Jets to a Super Bowl one day.

A: Yes.

Q: Why?

A: I believe in myself. I believe in my teammates. I believe in Coach Edwards.

Q: Why do you want to retire a Jet?

A: I believe in loyalty. So if I can retire a Jet, that’s a feat that not a lot of players can say that they have done, played in one place their whole career.

Q: Describe Herman Edwards.

A: A man of integrity, character and a man of his word.

Q: What would you say to New York about Paul Hackett?

A: You won’t find a more passionate, energetic, enthusiastic football coach that loves the game, loves to coach and wants to win.

Q: What would you say to those same New Yorkers who moan that the offense is too predictable under his watch?

A: Dead wrong. In 2002 we weren’t too predictable. 2003 was based upon circumstances. You can only control what you can control.

Q: What would people be surprised to learn about you?

A: I’m not caught up in quarterback celebrity status. I like the simple things.

Q: What would you tell Jet fans about this year’s team?

A: They’ll see a more energetic, enthusiastic, passionate team. A young team that may make mistakes because of youth. A team that will get better and better week by week.

Q: Is this team ready to break this curse?

A: This team has the ability to change the history of this organization. This is the beginning of a new era in this organization.

Q: The most mischievous thing you did as a kid.

A: Throwing egg and water balloons at oncoming cars.

Q: Did you get in trouble?

A: No, but I got chased a few times.

Q: Describe Jet fans.

A: Loyal, passionate, opinionated.

Q: Funniest moment in the huddle.

A: In 2002, when Jason Fabini headbutted me and knocked me over and I had to call timeout ’cause I couldn’t get the play called (laugh).

Q: If I were Commissioner Tagliabue, I would .Ñ.Ñ.

A: Find ways to allow veterans to be part of the game and not be cut or released because of the salary cap.

Q: Why is that important to you?

A: True football uphold the integrity of the game, uphold the history of the game. And they show the younger players what this league is all about.

Q: Favorite current athlete, any sport.

A: Curtis Martin. He understands what it takes to be a true professional. A lot of guys don’t, even the superstars.

Q: Favorite current non-football athlete.

A: The most inspirational athlete is Lance Armstrong.

Q: Hobbies.

A: Small-mouth bass fishing.

Q: Best advice your father gave you.

A: Have character, don’t be a character.

Q: Best advice Vinny (Testaverde) gave you.

A: Play within yourself. Do your job. Don’t try to do too much.

Q; Most embarrassing moment.

A: I tried to dunk in high school. I jumped up and I realized I wasn’t high enough, grabbed the net, pulled myself up and still missed it (laugh).

Q: If I weren’t a football player, I would have been .Ñ.Ñ.

A: A journalist .Ñ.Ñ. or a high school football coach.

Q: Favorite stadium.

A: Lambeau Field. Opening day my rookie year.

Q: Why?

A: Packer fans, they’re all in unison, they’re all one. No negativity. It was like an elevated college crowd.

Q: Favorite movie.

A: Braveheart.

Q: Favorite actor.

A: Mel Gibson.

Q: Favorite TV show.

A: Dukes of Hazzard and Wings.

Q: Favorite comedian.

A: Larry The Cable Guy (laugh).

Q: Favorite singer.

A: Kenny Chesney.

Q: Favorite book.

A: Eight Men Out.

Q: Favorite meal.

A: Biscuits and gravy