Michael Oher Quotes

I'm a smart QB.

I was small but slow as a college tackle.

I have unbelievable trust in my offensive line that they will get the job done. Not only them, but the running backs and as a quarterback, I have to do my job in getting the ball in the right people's hands and doing what I do best.

I've been playing American football since I was six years old. I was a captain of my high school team, playing strong safety.

Lets be honest: I'm an athlete, not an entertainer as much. So as an athlete, I am a guy who likes the physical confrontation of the football field. I like playing nose-guard; I like having two 350 pound guys trying to rip my head off.

If you want to be a quarterback in this league or Pee-Wee, you've got to believe, 'Hey, I'm the guy.'

First thing, and it's really one of my favorite things, is the protection part. Who everybody is blocking and where the pressure is coming from. Because if we can't get the ball off, it doesn't matter what you're doing out here.

I've always prided myself on being a football player.

Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn't have a fear that I wouldn't be good enough in England.

I feel like I am ready to understand every aspect of the game.

I fell like I'm a well-rounded football player.

I can say for a fact, football is definitely my sport, and I can't wait to show the world what I can do.

I was a receiver until I was a freshman in high school. I didn't play quarterback until I was a freshman.

If they want me to run the ball, I'll run it.

Whenever I'm on the pitch, I feel confident.

That's why I play football... to be the quarterback, to be the guy with the ball in his hands.

I've been playing this position since I was about 9 years old. For me, it's just, 'Come out here and be the best quarterback I can be.'

Football was easy because I knew what I was doing, and it was in my control.

I think I definitely have the mentality and skill set to be a top-five receiver, that's no doubt.

I'm a football player, you know? My film talks for me.

I'm good with the ball, I can score.

I know what I do, I know I can play football, and I know I can talk about it.

I am not a great artist like Maradona was with regards to on-the-field matters.

The easy part, for me, is always playing my football.

I always want to show them I can play football.