“I think the guys are starting to rally around my leadership style and the way I do things. I've been waiting for this opportunity my whole life.” ThinkingWayWholeGuyOpportunityWaitingStyleStartingWhole LifeNflLeadership Style Author:Aaron Rodgers
“I've always known that if I got the right opportunity and the right system, I could be successful.” IfsOpportunityKnownSuccessfulNflBeing Successful Author:Kurt Warner
“I'm excited about the opportunity to get out there and show not only what I can do but, more importantly, what this team can do with me in there.” I CanShowsOpportunitySportsCan DoTeamExcitedNflFootballerQuarterbackAmerican FootballTeam Player Author:Philip Rivers
“Bill Belichick is the best professional football coach I think ever lived. I'm upset that I played for a plethora of teams and never got an opportunity to play for Bill Belichick.” ThinkingPlayOpportunityTeamFootballBillsCoachesUpsetNflSuper BowlFootball CoachBill Belichick Author:Deion Sanders
“I told my team before we walked out on to the field in Tampa, I wanted them to stop and look each other in the eye - I mean really look each other in the eye because 10 minutes after we we're done beating the New York Giants, I knew that world would change; free agency, the business side of the business. I wanted them to appreciate this doesn't come very often. It may be the last time you have that opportunity.” WorldLooksMayMeanDoneEyeWantedLastsOpportunitySidesTeamMinutesNew YorkFieldsAppreciateNflGiantsAgencyLast TimeSuper BowlFree AgencyTampa Author:Brian Billick
“I went to Dartmouth College, graduated, and had the opportunity to play two professional sports - I played for the New England Patriots in the NFL and professional lacrosse for the Boston Blazers. I had an injury, so I had to stop so I could heal. But when I was playing football, I wasn't making a lot of money; I wasn't a superstar.” TwoPlayOpportunitySportsFootballCollegeEnglandHealNflInjuryLots Of MoneyPatriotBostonSuperstarNew EnglandPlaying FootballCollege GraduatesLacrosseBlazersDartmouthProfessional SportsNew England Patriots Author:Brian J. White
“For me, the NFL is the thing that's always been, kind of somewhat like the Heisman, it's been a dream as a kid to be able to have an opportunity to even be talked about being able to play in the NFL.” KindPlayDreamKidsAbleOpportunityNfl Author:Johnny Manziel
“I had to work hard and hit the books because the opportunity to play in the NFL is not really that big, so I knew I needed something to fall back on. That’s the message I want to send to those kids when I talk to them in person and let them know the most important thing is getting your education.” KnowsWantPersonsImportantBookHardPlayBigsKidsFallOpportunityHard WorkNeededMessagesImportant ThingsNflFall Back Author:Jerry Rice
“Yes, NFL players deserve to be paid well. Unfortunately, economic realities are forcing everyone to make tough choices and the NFL is no different. These are not easy negotiations, but the outcome can be positive. If both sides give a little, everyone, including fans, will get a lot and the game will improve through innovation. Even in difficult economic times, a new CBA presents us with the opportunity to secure the future of our game.” IfsGivingWellsLittlesDifferentRealityChoicesOpportunityGamesEasyDifficultSidesPlayerFansEconomicDeserveToughPaidInnovationIncludingSecureOutcomesNflBoth SidesNegotiationBeing PositiveNfl PlayersTough Choices Author:Roger Goodell
“This is an opportunity to create a better future for the NFL, to improve the game for our fans, and to expand the economic benefits for the players and teams. Staying with the status quo is not an option. The world has changed for everyone, including the NFL and our fans. We must get better in everything we do ... If both sides compromise and give a little, everyone will get a lot, especially the fans.” IfsWorldGivingLittlesOpportunityGamesSidesPlayerTeamFansEconomicChangedBenefitsIncludingCompromiseGet BetterNflStayingBoth SidesStatus QuoBetter Future Author:Roger Goodell
“I learned to never say never and never say no, so I decided to go pro. I knew I'd have an opportunity to be a defensive player in the NFL.” OpportunityPlayerDecidedNflNever Say Never Author:Darius Philon