Khalil Mack Quotes

I definitely challenge people. But hopefully, I am working harder than anybody else, and so people won't resent the fact that I want them to work hard, as well.

Some people think all I did was trash talk. But ask my teammates, coaches - they saw how hard I worked, how hard I prepared.

As long as my guys are out there and doing what I'm asking, and they're giving their best, I don't think anybody can ask for much more than that.

I think naturally I've been kind of a lead-by-doing guy. Just showing up to work every day. You never ask teammates something you wouldn't do yourself.

All my coaches will tell you that I am a great professional.

You work all season to earn the trust of your teammates and the coaching staff.

In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker room, you can't just perform on Saturday. You have to do it consistently during practices, meetings, and in the weight room.

I've been part of a team and leader of the team. But wherever I've been, I've worked as if that was the only opportunity I had. I've never looked beyond that.

If you're going to run a small business, you need to know what everyone is doing, be the first one in and the last one out, and work weekends.

I think I know I've been working very hard for the family business, sometimes those days are long days and I think if I know I'm working hard and pulling my weight, both working and playing hard at the same time, I think everyone who I work with can see I am there pulling my weight.

Coaches will eventually notice a great attitude, and they respect that.

I think I have always been a hard worker in school and in sports and everything. Growing up, my parents encouraged me to do that from day one.

There are many stages, but the first step is an absolute given - the fans want blood, sweat and tears for the badge. That is no different in any workplace.

I'm just trying to do my job and my part to make this a team that people respect.

If things are not going well on the field, then it's up to me to lead by example.

In every team, you have to win the respect of your team-mates, working a lot and really sweat blood.

You can get in front of the media and say, 'Yeah, I'm working hard.' You can't do it in front of those other 52 guys in the locker room. You can't fool your teammates, because they see you. They see you every day, and they see you more than your family sees you.

The only thing I can control is working as hard as I possibly can to do a good job and make people right on the opportunities that they've given me.

Winning begins with culture and character matters.

I'm just going to go out there and contribute the best I can.

If someone is not playing defense or not giving effort, that's my specialty. I don't hold back on my words.

I love Evan Turner. I think he's a great teammate. I think he's a hard worker. I think he loves basketball. I don't think you can overvalue that.

I've always been a guy that's worked hard, and I think the coaches see that.

I will try to give my 100% in the field and do my job.

You never stop working, you never stop doing things because there's someone behind you - in a respectful way - who is giving absolutely everything in every single training session.