“I learned a long time ago that you don't have to go around using bad language and trying to hurt people to show how macho you are. That stuff won't get you anywhere, it just shows lack of vocabulary and character.” PeopleTryingLongCharacterShowsLanguageStuffHurtLong TimeNflVocabularyLong Time AgoMachoBad Language Book:More than just a game Source: More than just a game
“When you begin to lose the fire a little bit and if you're not giving 100 percent out there, then it's time for you to leave because you'll end up getting hurt - I want to be able to walk away on top.” IfsWantGivingLittlesEndsAbleBitsLosesHurtWalksFireLittle BitPercentNflRiceGetting HurtGive 100 Percent Author:Jerry Rice
“It doesn't hurt me. I'm not governed by the fear of what other people say. Events don't elicit feelings; I think beliefs elicit feelings, and I understand what my beliefs are and I know how I am.” PeopleThinkingKnowsFeelingsBeliefHurtKnow HowEventsNflHurt Me Author:Chip Kelly
“I'm sure there have been guys who didn't realize they had a concussion and just kept playing. It's a violent game. The head injuries are the most dangerous to play with. We're trained to play no matter what. If you can run, and you're able to focus and know your responsibilities, you're usually out there playing. You wouldn't have enough players if no one played hurt. Especially if you're, like, on special teams, you're going to do everything you can to stay in the game.” IfsKnowsHas BeensMatterEnoughPlayRunningAbleGuyGamesRealizingHurtResponsibilityFocusPlayerTeamSpecialDangerousNo Matter WhatViolentNflInjuryWhat IfConcussionsHead InjuriesSpecial Teams Author:Mike Brown
“I'm unemployed, and I don't believe I'm out of the NFL because I'm gay, but if it was a reason, it can hurt their livelihood, and you don't want to take that chance.” IfsWantBelieveReasonHurtChancePlayerGayDon't BelieveNflUnemployedLivelihoodNfl Players Author:Michael Sam
“He might want to watch where he lands when tackling that guy, because he could really hurt his hand if it gets stepped on.” IfsWantHandsMightFunnyGuyHurtWatchesLandNflThat GuyTackling Author:John Madden