Contract Quote by Per Mertesacker

I didn't have a big-time contract out of college like most athletes. In fact I had no contract at all.

— Lolo Jones

I had to buy into being a better player and being able to be coached.

— Jae Crowder

I probably never should have been a professional football player, based on my start! But I worked my way and, obviously, didn't finish the…

— Owen Hargreaves

I don't think I ever thought about being a professional. It sounds weird obviously, playing for that many years, I kind of just went…

— Ben White

I'm so lucky to have had the career I've had and play with so many amazing players.

— Ashley Cole

I worked hard to be a professional footballer.

— Darren Fletcher

I would never tie in creative with a talent's contract. To me, that is insanity. Creative needs change, talents evolve or not, and to…

— Jim Ross

I always wanted to be a player, but I never had the talent to make the big leagues. So I did the next best…

— Charlie Finley

I've enjoyed so little success as a professional player.

— Archie Manning

I've never played for a contract or money or any of those things.

— Joe Ingles

Dagenham offered me a two-year opportunity really. It wasn't a pro deal, just a chance to impress. I was sent out on loan straight…

— Dwight Gayle

I was very fortunate to be at the right place at the right time in my playing career.

— Rick Carlisle