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Football Quotes by Steve Largent

8 Football quotes by Steve Largent

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Steve Largent’s short set of football thoughts offers a quick glimpse into the mindset of a Hall of Fame receiver. Though brief, these eight lines capture the grit and focus that defined his career, making a handy starter for anyone curious about his take on the sport.

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When you are playing, it is so hard to think about what life will be like after football. I understand. When you…

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If studies come out and show that playing football is detrimental to your health for the long term, even for the short…

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I might not be a great athlete, but I think I'm a real good football player.

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I would say the most significant difference between modern-era receivers and previous receivers is the ones who were in my generation or…

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Football players should always remember there's a whole lot more to life.

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It would have been a lot of fun as a receiver to play.

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I don't think I was a year too late or a year too early in retiring. If the Seahawks had been in…

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I never dreamed I'd be in Congress, or even in the NFL, for that matter. Well, I guess I dreamed about being…

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Here's a memonic device that I feel teaches how we can properly cope with failure. Forget about your failures; don't dwell on past mistakes…

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I always thought of myself is a private-sector person. I was a reluctant candidate. I put in my time. Now it's somebody else's turn…

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I think leadership is more than just being able to cross the t's and dot the i's. It's about character and integrity and work…

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A child can escape the shadows.

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The tag that I was too small and too slow just made me work that much harder. Besides, quickness is more important than flat-out…

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When you start thinking about taking pictures, sending an e-mail, receiving an e-mail, speaking into your phone and have it transcript voice into text…

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When a child grows up without a father, there is an empty place where someone must stand, providing an example of character and confidence.

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When I look back over my career, having an opportunity to compete against really good players like Lester Hayes are some of the highlights.

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