Ryan Tannehill Quotes

The main thing for me - as a leader, anyway, is that you perform well. That's most of the battle.

The Marines gave me a really strong sense of discipline and a work ethic that kicks in at my job.

I think there's nothing that's not important. Everything you do - from how you connect with the guys in the locker room, to how you learn, to how you play on the field - everything's important; everything goes with the position.

It's not just what you do on the pitch, it's what you do off the pitch.

I realize that as the quarterback, you have to assume some sort of leadership role because you have to talk in the huddle on every play, and you're essentially giving out orders to the team. But in my mind, I have to prove myself on the field before I can start asserting a leadership role.

I'm a peaceful person once work ethic is established.

Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave.

I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late.

I expect you to be a leader, to supervise by example, to lead, not simply order others to do hard jobs. I will hold you personally responsible for the operations under you. If one of your men makes an error, you as well as he will be accountable.

I have a good work ethic.

Leadership and greatness comes to those who follow-through. Who stand for near-flawless execution.

I'm at my best when people are depending on me. If it's just on me and I don't have nothing to do, I'm going to be lazy. On the football field, it's every single day, every play, knowing that people are depending on me to make my play. That helps me elevate my game to another level.

Whoever I suit up for... I'm going to do my job.

Captains need to lead well and play within the laws of the game. There cannot be any compromise on that count.

I know guys respect work ethic, and they respect the guys that are invested and committed.

People need to know their role to produce performances and results.

I try to work hard, be professional, be fun to work with, and be accountable.

Jeter was no choir boy, Jeter has lived a life. But it's always stayed separate from what happened when he showed up at Yankee Stadium. And that's really to his credit.

I want to be a great teammate, and I want to be the same leader on the field that I know I can be off the field.

A captain has to be able to look a player in the eye before he starts his run-up or goes out to bat.

Work ethic is probably my No. 1 value and No. 1 attribute.

I understand that every day I have to be a leader on and off the court.

Trust gives you the permission to give people direction, get everyone aligned, and give them the energy to go get the job done. Trust enables you to execute with excellence and produce extraordinary results. As you execute with excellence and deliver on your commitments, trust becomes easier to inspire, creating a flywheel of performance.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

What you do on the court, off the court, in the classroom, it's all the same. Your habits, the way you treat class, your relationships - it's all the same. Do it right or don't do it.