Ball Protection Quotes

Any time a quarterback can protect the ball and not throw interceptions, that's huge.

Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him

I think at some point during the course of the game, I will have an impact - whether it's blocking or whether it's catching the football.

You don't want to give the defensive back any signals about what route you're going to run.

When you touch the ball 400 times per game, it's normal that you can lose the ball a couple of times.

Whenever you play against Fred - we certainly did it - you let him get it because he has to take three or four touches. He doesn't know how to do one or two touches. Anyone that watches his game, he gets it facing the wrong way, turns, turns, chops, chops and he'll give you the ball three or four times a game.

I'm one of those players who loves to dribble the ball, to run at people.

The more carries you get, the better you see the field, see the way that the defense is playing you.

It's my job, first and foremost, to take care of the football. Guys work their tails off. That's Football 101. From the time you play youth ball to high school, college, pro, every level, that's the starting point for every quarterback. You have to take care of the ball.

Playing at fullback it's part of your role to get up and take those high balls.

The good thing is I don't put the ball in my right hand and I'm predominantly left-handed when I'm running the ball. I just have to take care of the football and even if I have two hands that are 100 percent, I still can't turn the ball over. It's just something I have to mentally prepare for, and I think I'm strong enough to do that.

When I carry the ball, I don't just take a direct hit. I get out of bounds when I can, get to the ground, try to avoid taking a pounding on my shoulders and legs. If I do that, I think I'll be fine.

As a quarterback, you have to go out and take care of the ball. That is your No. 1 priority.

Of course my first goal is to save the balls. This is obviously the most important thing as a goalkeeper.

Sometimes you can get sloppy and control the ball right at your feet, and that gives the defenders a chance.

You have to be secure with the ball. You can't lose it.

I think the number one stat that is a direct correlation on winning and losing is turnovers.

I just have to protect the ball, keep it secure.

Nine times out of 10, if you win the game, it starts with the turnover battle.