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Quarterback Quotes

On carrying the team from center.

This page collects quotes on the pressure and responsibility of playing quarterback, from the idea that 'everything falls on the quarterback' to the blunt reality that teams change quarterbacks after repeated interceptions.

It's not always statistics that determine the best player, especially the quarterback.

Quotes by Troy Aikman

I handled myself as a quarterback in the manner I thought necessary.

Quotes by Troy Aikman

If you're a quarterback and you keep throwing interceptions, you change quarterbacks.

Quotes by Tim Ryan

It's not a ton of fun being a backup quarterback.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

Able Quotes

Everything falls on the quarterback.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

When you play quarterback in San Francisco, not much goes under the radar.

Quotes by Steve Young

I played quarterback, safety and receiver.

Quotes by Stephen Jackson

Andrew Luck is a great quarterback.

Quotes by Saquon Barkley

I never intended to be a running quarterback.

Quotes by Philip Rivers

Always Quotes

Our quarterback is going to be Alex Smith.

Quotes by Mike Singletary

A quarterback has to trust the quarterback coach. And the quarterback coach has to trust him.

Quotes by Matt Nagy

I'm strictly a quarterback.

Quotes by Lamar Jackson

The new CBA is hurting the league. It's hurting quarterback play.

Quotes by Josh McDaniels

I know I've got a lot of flaws as a quarterback.

Quotes by Josh Allen

Andrew Quotes

I like to win; I like to compete; I like to sack the quarterback.

Quotes by Jason Babin

I don't want to be a quarterback that has all these stats but didn't win a lot of games.

Quotes by Jared Goff

As a quarterback, you have to be able to nickel-and-dime down the field.

Quotes by Jameis Winston

Quarterback is the most scrutinized and publicized position in sports.

Quotes by Jameis Winston

I killed many a quarterback. I felt like I scored when I took their head off.

Quotes by Harvey Martin

Backup Quotes

I'm not a 25-interception quarterback, I know that.

Quotes by Eli Manning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Quarterback quotes collection about?
This page gathers football quotes about the quarterback position - the pressure, leadership, and accountability that come with the role. The lines are drawn from players and observers reflecting on what it takes to play it.
Why do people search for quotes about quarterbacks?
Quarterback is often seen as the most scrutinized position in football, so fans, coaches, and writers look for quotes that capture the weight of the role, especially around big games or coaching decisions.
Do these quotes suggest a quarterback's value is only about statistics?
No, one quote directly pushes back on that idea, arguing that statistics alone don't always identify the best player at the position - pointing instead to leadership and decision-making under pressure.
What do these quotes say happens when a quarterback throws interceptions?
One quote states plainly that if a quarterback keeps throwing interceptions, teams change quarterbacks, reflecting how accountability at the position is often immediate and results-driven.
Why is the quarterback described as carrying so much responsibility?
One quote sums it up simply: everything falls on the quarterback. It reflects a common view in football that the position absorbs both credit and blame more than any other on the field, a theme also found in Backup quotes.

Other lines question whether statistics alone measure a quarterback's true value. For related football sayings, see Backup and Always quotes.