It doesn't matter that I play football. Anybody can make a difference in life. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I've day-dreamed about raising that Lombardi Trophy. I can see it in my mind. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I'm looking forward to making a Super Bowl run in Atlanta every year. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
There aren't many football players other than kickers who are Latin. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Our goal isn't to go undefeated. Like, 'Hey, we're going to have an undefeated season.' Our goal is to win every game… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Of course I want to win a Super Bowl, but at the same time I'm very happy with what I've accomplished and… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Given a full summer to practice basketball, and especially my jump shot, I know that I could play in the NBA and… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
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,… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I love football. The games are a pure rush. By the time I'm done playing, I want to be among the best… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I could have played in the NBA. I would have put up 1,000 jump shots a day. I've got that type of… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I've seen guys retire and then say they don't feel their career was complete without a Super Bowl. They play that woulda-coulda… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
It's great because growing up, especially being a Raiders fan and then playing with Marcus, I was like, 'Holy smokes, that's Marcus… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I remember in my second year in the league, I dropped 17 balls and led the NFL in dropped passes. That made… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
While I was playing, I started a company that didn't work out. I got a taste of the business world and realized… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
When I first came into the league, we went 13-3 with a first-round bye, and I said, 'OK, this is how the… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Would I have been a great basketball player? No. But I think I would've been a good basketball player, one of those… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
When I got to the NFL, they asked me what number I wanted, and I said No. 44, but they told me… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I think consistency, that's one thing that I look back over my career. You could count on me catching around 80 balls… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Tight end is one of the hardest positions to play in football. It's right up there with quarterback and cornerback. You have… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Here's what I always tell people: It's a mentality that you have to have in the NFL. It isn't about if you… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
It's a little weird thinking I'm going to be an Atlanta Falcon - just saying that. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Football is my love. Football is what I'm going to do. I'm a football player first. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
You take it one game at a time because it's the most important game of the season. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I was awful at football when I was a little kid. I didn't have the aggressiveness. I was just a nice kid.… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
You learn a lot more about yourself and the opportunity for growth is so much greater when you lose. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
There were guys from different parts of the country, and absolutely I heard, 'Why are you playing football?' You just didn't see… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I think when you give, that's probably the highest form of living. It's better than almost any feeling you could think of.… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I don't care if it's politics, religion or football. I believe you have to keep opening your mind. And shut your mouth… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
The Pro Bowl is an honor, and I don't know why so many people skip it. I skipped it one time because… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I always wanted to play in the Super Bowl. That never happened. It hurts. I'm not going to lie about it. It's… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Football comes naturally to me, but basketball is a challenge, that's why I like it so much. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
I'm hungry. I want the ball. That's the feeling you want. When you get that feeling, you can't be stopped. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
Dealing with bullies when I was in sixth and seventh grade has made me a better football player, believe it or not.… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
When I first started playing in a youth football league, I was the worst kid on the team. I quit the first… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
You learn a lot more about yourself and the opportunity for growth is so much greater when you lose. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
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… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
Football is my love. Football is what I'm going to do. I'm a football player first. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
I think when you give, that's probably the highest form of living. It's better than almost any feeling you could think of. It's way… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
When I got to the NFL, they asked me what number I wanted, and I said No. 44, but they told me tight ends… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
My career, it's turned out to be something more than I ever thought and more than I ever dreamed. It's been an unbelievable ride.… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
I've always wanted a ring. That's been my main goal as a player over the last 15 years of my career. You're really trying… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
When you find yourself in those situations where you have to take action in a crucial situation, you just do it. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
My grandfather spoke fluent Spanish and I have family members who speak fluent Spanish. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share
