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God bless those runners because they get you the first down, give you ball control and keep your defense off the field. But if you want to ring the cash register, you have to pass.

God has brought me this far. He has laid out a phenomenal path for me. And I can't do anything but thank him.

God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight.

God's definition of success is really one of the significant differences our lives can make in the lives of others.

Going out on the field frantic isn't going to help you score points. You have to try to lead your team.

He can be a great player in this league if he learns how to say two words: "I'm full.

Having failed as an NFL commentator, Limbaugh understands the power of football.

He has to be a great teacher. You have to have the right stuff and in the right proportions, and you have to convey that to the coaches, and then to the players.

I always thought I could coach. I just thought people were poor judges of good coaches.

Hell, I live like I did when I was 35. I don't believe in retirement groups because I don't believe in retirement. How long can I keep coaching? How about forever? I'll never walk off the field.

He knew who I was, at that time, because I had a reputation as a writer. I knew he was part of the Bush dynasty. But he was nothing, he offered nothing, and he promised nothing. He had no humor. He was insignificant in every way and consequently I didn't pay much attention to him. But when he passed out in my bathtub, then I noticed him. I'd been in another room, talking to the bright people. I had to have him taken away.

He knocks the hell out of people, but in a Christian way.

He runs like a camel. A really pissed off camel.

He who gets the best players usually wins.

I actually called a touchdown on national TV in the NFL while going to the bathroom.

I always wanted everyone to like me. I wanted the city of Pittsburgh to be proud of me. But my first few seasons, I could to count the number of people on my bandwagon on one finger.

He’s totally different from the typical jock. He has no ego. That’s unique for someone with such accolades. His strength comes from a higher power. You can’t explain Steve Largent by computer – he doesn’t belong on an NFL field. You put his size and speed in an IBM computer up in Silicon Valley, it would chew up his data card and laugh.

Hopefully one day I can be up there with Peyton in terms of history.

I always tell people I want to live to be 150 and they say why would you want to do that. I say, well there's a few people I haven't made mad yet, I want to get them.

I always thought I could play pro ball. I had confidence in my ability, You have to. If you don't who will?

I am competitively aggressive. My dream since I was a young boy was to be an NFL quarterback. I am living that dream.

I asked you to pack your headgear and shoulder pads, but more importantly your defense and your kicking game, because that's what wins game like this.

I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back.

I am not happy with moral victories. Those things are forgotten.

I believe that if you die trying to be your best, the world is still a better place.

I call him Alshon. He calls me Demaryius Thomas.

I can't ask the offense to score slower.

I'd catch a punt naked, in the snow, in Buffalo, for a chance to play in the NFL.

I consider adversity being good sometimes you know.

Ideally, I would like to be in a position where I represent 100 guys in the NFL, to be in a position where I could control whether some teams win or lose.

I can't tell you how much you gain, how much progress you can make, by working together as a team, by helping one another. You get much more done that way. If there's anything the Steelers of the '70s epitomized, I think it was that teamwork.

I cashed my first check in the NFL at a cashing joint-uh, I think they laughed at me.

I could throw a pass to a spot as well as anyone who ever lived - But that's a God-given talent. I could never stand back and flick the ball 60 yards downfield with my wrists like Dan Marino does.

I definitely run up right, and I've got pretty good speed.

I don't think anybody in the NFL is tied to each other.

I don't care about three years ago - I don't care about two years ago. I don't care about last year. The only thing I care about is this week.

I'd like to say I'm one of the tight ends here and I hope this week helps me show that I do have the talent to be considered that.

I don't dream football. I dream the American Dream - two cars in a garage, be a happy father.

I don't go to games as much as I used to because of the NFL's Sunday Ticket. So I'll watch the games, take notes.

I don't know any other way to lead but by example.

I don't like to play favorites, and I do try to spread the ball around. But there's an old rule: You throw to the guys who get open in practice.

I don't think I've arrived. I think I'm continuing to get there, getting closer and closer to where I want to go. But I'm not there yet.

I don't think they should be against the NFL because the NFL, those are two big games. I don't think it would be good for the NFL and I don't think it would be good for the debates.

I don't want people to say I'm a solid quarterback. I want to be the best, and I'll continually work until I get there.

I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that.

I don't want records. I want a Super Bowl ring.

I expect to win out there.

I expected to play well, I expected to lead my team, and I expected to win.

If I can slow it down in my mind, things will be fine.

I feel so fortunate, so honored, to have played this game that I love for so long, with so many great players, and in front of so many wonderful fans. I fulfilled a childhood dream the first time I stepped on an NFL field, and the league did not let me down one time.