Jim Irsay Quotes

You know, quarterbacks, I think greatness in quarterbacks is taking what you've got, whether it's a great team, a good team, or a struggling team and make them better.

I have always said that if I get a run of games and stay fit I know what I am capable of.

You have to be able to do everything as a quarterback, and that's not necessarily taking care of your job but making sure you're preparing everyone else to go out and play well. And make sure you have them in the right mindset when they step on the field.

Being the full-time quarterback, there is a big responsibility to stay healthy for your team.

As a quarterback, you've got a huge responsibility: You're touching the ball every single play. You have such a big impact on deciding the game, just in your decision-making and how you are with the football and your fundamentals.

Playing the scout-team quarterback in practice really helped develop my game.

I just feel like when I come up against another team, I'll always look at their best players and I'll think, if I can stop these doing what they are doing, then I'll get noticed and I'll help the team as well.

I think basketball IQ, work ethic, competitiveness are probably the most important things in a basketball player.

Every player has their challenge to help the team. They all have a challenge individually and collectively to improve.

I feel like I have built different aspects of my game, not just scoring goals.

You've got to believe in yourself that you will get the runs for your team.

I was always taught that a catcher has to be the brains of the team.

I feel like the best of the best in any sport not only plays well, but they get everyone around them to play really well, and the best they can.

The players have got to make the plays.

I think a player should be evaluated for what he does on the playing field.

I love everything about being a quarterback. The ball is in your hand at every play. You can have a huge impact on the game. It is a challenge.

Phil Jackson was a brilliant basketball coach, not just because of the offense that he employed, but it was so many other things that went into it.

I'm a Tom Brady guy to the fullest. I love the way he manages the game, his mindset. He always works with less. He doesn't always have the best receivers, but he's going to make it work.

Everything is up to the players and not the tactics. They're just small details that can show you the way to play.

Messi is an extraordinary player, but your squad is pivotal: at a World Cup, the 11 players on the pitch and everyone else in the group can all play an important role.

You have to approach it the same way with any quarterback. You're going to try to do the best for your guy.

I think CrossFit is highly beneficial to any athlete, in any sport.

I've been on some really good teams, but we weren't able to get over the hump. It's offense, defense and special teams, and then the ball has to go your way.

When you have done your job well at the training ground, when you know your player is following you, there is no reason to stress the match day.

In football, it is a question sometimes of the mentality, understanding the players, the atmosphere, the confidence.