Dick Lane Quotes

Ultimately, a running back has to get rid of tacklers without his blockers being a part of it.

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

As a cornerback, you only get probably about 5 chances to really impact the game.

Playing defense, it was a tough job, but it was pretty simple: When the ball came off, get in the backfield and create havoc and find the ball carrier.

If Messi has the ball, he is fantastic to watch and difficult to stop. You have to double up on him, triple up on him even, stay with him constantly to block his way to the goal.

Getting to the halfbacks is a big part of any game.

I would have played Tom Finney in his overcoat - there would have been four men marking him when we were kickin' in.

Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things - blocking and tackling.

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

I love getting after that quarterback! That's my deal: sacking the quarterback.

Let me explain my job very simply: My job is to line up five, seven, 10 yards in front of a man and run into him at full speed.

When someone like Lukaku gets you in the position where he's holding you off it is key to try and nick it in front of him.

There's nothing like being on the field, taking on blocks, chasing after fast guys.

A lot of people think a running back is just a guy who lowers his shoulder and runs people over, and that's not my game.

Sometimes it is difficult to play against teams who just drop back and try to defend.

I don't know how many times you see 10s tackle each other.

If you can put your hands on the receiver and get to him fast, that messes up everything for them. If I don't put hands on him, he's probably going to beat me on the route.

Linebacking is easy. Hike the ball, and I know where to go.

It's a nice release when you make a perfect tackle, a good hit.

I don't want to be making tackles.

The players who defend against him make fouls because it's always hard to defend Neymar and take the ball without fouling him.

As a goalkeeper, it is a challenge to face Messi.

The best game plan in the world never blocked or tackled anybody.

The quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard

I'd say I'm a front foot defender; I never hesitate to go in for a challenge. You have to get one over your opponent and dominate them.