Longtime NFL writer Jeff Legwold shared personal recollections following the passing of former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis at age 74. McGinnis, who coached for over three decades in the league, left behind a massive network of connections built on genuine rapport and memory. Everyone seemed to have a story about the man known affectionately as 'Coach Mac.'

Legwold detailed their unique professional bond, often cemented over breakfasts at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Their routine involved McGinnis insisting Legwold drive his enormous truck because he had misplaced his glasses or simply disliked navigating. These shared moments often revolved around finding the best roadside food, like tamales or tortillas, McGinnis declared.

McGinnis maintained an almost mythical status among peers, carrying a restaurant card marked 'VIP always' which guaranteed premier treatment for anyone dining with him. He also reportedly carried a massive wad of cash wrapped in a rubber band instead of a proper wallet, much to Legwold's chagrin.

Their tradition at Shapiro's Deli near the Combine concluded with McGinnis insisting that anyone important must possess a bobblehead of themselves, a testament to his larger-than-life personality. Legwold was left alone at their usual table this February, marking the end of an era defined by loud laughs and deep loyalty.