Warren Sapp Would Take Bullet for Tony Dungy, as Long as He'd Live

Now that Tony Dungy has stepped down as the Colts' head coach, gushing from many of his former players and colleagues has ensued. It's not surprising, because Dungy's always been very popular with the overwhelming majority of the people he has come across, both personally and professionally.

Warren Sapp has always been vocal with his love for his former coach. In the wake of Dungy's retirement, though, Sapp said something pretty odd.

"I've always told people this: If it wouldn't kill me, I'd take a bullet for him without even thinking about it."

Why do I find it odd? Because he implied he would ensure the bullet wouldn't kill him, yet within the same sentence said he wouldn't even think about it. So, I guess it wouldn't really be such a selfless act. Sapp's such a character, though, it's more funny than anything else.

The bottom line here is that no matter who comes in contact with Dungy, they seem to come away impressed. Whether you agree with his religious views, or think he was one of the league's great coaches, or not; you have to realize the league is worse without him.

Hat-tip: Game On