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NFL Quotes

Voices from and about pro football.

These quotes touch on life around the National Football League, including the pride of reaching its offices and comparisons of its physical toll against other leagues, tying into themes of competition.

I am disappointed and disturbed by both the NFL and the Dodgers - but much more by the Dodgers.

Quotes by Zev Yaroslavsky

I thought it was the coolest thing in the world to be in an NFL office.

Quotes by Zac Taylor

I went to play in the NFL.

Quotes by Zach Ertz

Nothing surprises me anymore in the NFL.

Quotes by Tom Brady

Competition Quotes

As a part of the NFL, things change every year.

Quotes by Tom Brady

I've been advised by guys who have played in the NFL and guys who have my best interests.

Quotes by Teddy Bridgewater

I understand the business of the NFL.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

My workout routine changed pretty dramatically in the NFL. Workout programs from college to the NFL are significantly different.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

As far as the NFL experience, it's difficult. It's a ton of fun, but it's difficult.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

Emotion Quotes

The NFL - that's my No. 1 goal. That's what I want to do.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

The truth is that in the NFL, the job is to deliver the ball from the pocket. That's the job.

Quotes by Steve Young

In the NFL, you're always facing an obstacle.

Quotes by Steve Young

Obviously my last two years in the NFL were not much fun at all.

Quotes by Steve Spurrier

Every linebacker that plays in the NFL wants to be a starter.

Quotes by Spencer Paysinger

Fame Quotes

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

Quotes by Sean Taylor

The NFL has captured the casual fan.

Quotes by Rich Eisen

The NFL, like life, is full of idiots.

Quotes by Randy Cross

As a kid, you'd look at all these guys in the NFL and almost idolize them.

Quotes by Peyton Hillis

I did nothing at the behest of the NFL, for the NFL, against the NFL.

Quotes by Peter Landesman

Identity Quotes

The baseball draft is very different from the NBA or the NFL.

Quotes by Paul DePodesta

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these quotes from NFL players themselves?
Some are, including reflections on reaching the league and what it felt like to walk into an NFL office for the first time.
Does the page compare the NFL to other sports leagues?
Yes, one quote weighs the physical demands of the NFL against the NBA, adding to the page's broader sense of competition across sports.
Why does a quote mention being disappointed with the NFL?
It reflects a moment of frustration directed at a sports organization's handling of an issue, shown alongside a stronger disappointment aimed elsewhere.
Is this page only for football fans?
Not necessarily. Several quotes touch on public recognition and identity that apply beyond football to anyone in a high-visibility career.
What ties these quotes together besides football itself?
A shared thread of ambition, comparison, and the pride or pressure of representing something bigger than oneself.

Continue with more on fame in sports or how athletes describe identity on and off the field.