He won't just have a first string of superstars, but a large group of players capable to back each other up throughout the game. You have to have backup. The team's jewel is its speed, and Barnett plans to use that speed to his advantage on offense and defense. Even the linemen are making advances in their agility skills. Besides speed, Barnett wants to rely on strict coaching to test his players.
Players agree that the coaching has been tougher than they have even seen, but it's working.
During the first week of practice, Barnett gave out a T-shirt every day to the player who gave the hardest effort in practice. Barnett, who says this will be his last year of coaching football, has many goals in mind for his team. He wants his players to get a smell of victory in the preseason, and continue that success into the regular season. If you're successful early, you get the feeling of winning. We feel good about both playing quarter back.