Matthew Slater

You can be Larry Izzo if need be and try to carve out your role in the third phase of the game.

— Matthew Slater

Definitely when you're on the road and the crowd is into it, it can be a factor.

— Matthew Slater

I think every team in this league is on a quest to win and have success, and that quest is not an…

— Matthew Slater

From day to day you just try to come in and do what you can to contribute to the team and hold…

— Matthew Slater

It is the National Football League - there are a lot of good players and a lot of good coaches.

— Matthew Slater

When you're able to have foundational pieces in place it allows you the opportunity to build upon those foundational pieces.

— Matthew Slater

Time goes by very quickly, so you've got to try to cherish it and make the most of it.

— Matthew Slater

I think that's the nature of this league. You look at the average career length and it's about three and a half…

— Matthew Slater

You never fault a guy for playing hard and playing aggressive and penalties are part of the game.

— Matthew Slater

I think the sole reason that you play this game is to be the best and you want to be the best…

— Matthew Slater

We play professional football for a living, so I hope we all understand how blessed we are.

— Matthew Slater

My family will never be a distraction, that's for sure.

— Matthew Slater

Hurricane Matthew has obviously had a devastating effect on a lot of people so we wanted to do something that would provide…

— Matthew Slater

I'm not out fighting fires, I'm not out on the battlefield, I'm playing football and we really are blessed.

— Matthew Slater

If you play football long enough, there are going to be ups and downs.

— Matthew Slater

My family and I are passionate about the ways that we give back. We're passionate about building relationships in the community, helping…

— Matthew Slater

There are things you can do as a player to make sure you keep yourself warm. Obviously, continue moving on the sidelines…

— Matthew Slater

I think there's a lot going on obviously when you deal with adversity. You want to make sure that there's no splinter…

— Matthew Slater

Well, consistency is big in whatever you're doing.

— Matthew Slater

When you play a division opponent, especially year after year, they know your strengths, they know your weaknesses.

— Matthew Slater

I was just trying to make a practice squad my rookie year.

— Matthew Slater

My dad and I are both men of faith and we realize that we're not self-made men. We've had a lot of…

— Matthew Slater

We try not to acknowledge all the noise and hype surrounding ballgames.

— Matthew Slater

I'm just trying to figure out where I can get my Ebner rugby jersey.

— Matthew Slater

The more heady you are and understanding of teams and techniques, you put yourself in a better position to make plays.

— Matthew Slater