Tight end is one of the hardest positions to play in football. It's right up there with quarterback and cornerback. You have to have the skills of a wide receiver and the strength of an offensive lineman, and it's not… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
It didn't seem fair that no matter how many passes I caught or how many touchdowns I scored, I was considered a 'lowly tight end' and would never be paid anywhere close to a salary as high as the elite… — 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
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 Image
Football is my love. Football is what I'm going to do. I'm a football player first. — 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. It's way… — 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 tight ends… — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
There aren't many football players other than kickers who are Latin. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
My grandfather spoke fluent Spanish and I have family members who speak fluent Spanish. — Tony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
