--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It should be about this team, and it…" description: "\"It should be about this team, and it should be about these guys. It should be about our relationship. It shouldn't be about records.\" — Ezekiel Elliott" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c0/ezekiel-elliott-8432_about_it-should-be-about-this-team-and-it-shou_2140275.jpg" --- # It should be about this team, and it should be about these… ![“It should be about this team, and it should be about these guys. It should be about our relationship. It shouldn't be about records.” quote by Ezekiel Elliott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c0/ezekiel-elliott-8432_about_it-should-be-about-this-team-and-it-shou_2140275.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c0/ezekiel-elliott-8432_about_it-should-be-about-this-team-and-it-shou_2140275.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c0/ezekiel-elliott-8432_about_it-should-be-about-this-team-and-it-shou_2140275.jpg) > “It should be about this team, and it should be about these guys. It should be about our relationship. It shouldn't be about records.” [Ezekiel Elliott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ezekiel-elliott/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focus should be on team dynamics and relationships, not on records or statistics. **In simple terms:** Prioritize people over numbers. Key Takeaway Cultivate strong team bonds. Themes teamwork relationships culture values Mood motivational collaborative Type leadership inspirational When to use this quote - team building - conflict resolution - performance review Key Concepts organizational behavior leadership human dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance relational focus with performance goals? - What practices strengthen team cohesion? 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