Player Quotes by Tony Dungy

8 Player quotes by Tony Dungy

Dungy’s calm confidence emerges in these eight short reflections, offering a clear picture of his emphasis on preparation and character. It’s a quick read for anyone interested in his measured approach to the game.

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We only wanted to pay significant sums to keep truly special players.

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There are weaknesses that you have to understand and it takes a lot of discipline for the players to be able to…

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I just think winners win. And guys who won all the way through high school and college, the best player at every…

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Once a player joins our team, our priority is to teach him, not worry about the player we didn't select.

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I've always talked to players about perception and reality. I don't worry about perception. There may be some of that, that people…

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I never wanted our players to think the Super Bowl was the ultimate. I always talk about 'Yes, we're going to win,…

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I always liked to be fairly simple because you could get more players ready to play quickly. If you lose players to…

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I talk to our players about life and situations and doing the right thing all the time.

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“Without Peyton, there would be no Lucas Oil Stadium. This team would be playing in L.A. right now. I don't understand Jim saying this.”

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