131 Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

When I'm flipping through the channels at home and see ESPN, I'll automatically stop and see what's going on. It's great. The reason we're so successful is because of the fans, and the reason why the fan base is so big is because of the TV deals, including ESPN.

Mike is a great kicker. I've got some pretty big shoes to fill. Everything changes for one reason or another and I'm excited to have the opportunity to be here.

Nugent's a little different -- he's a draft pick and I was a free agent. I felt like I had to go out and perform every single day and prove myself. You feel like you're always 20 minutes away from being fired.

He does it over and over again. As long as we have a minute left in the game, he and the boys just find a way to get it done. It's pretty impressive just watching the guys work and do their jobs so well.

When he's out there in a jersey and helmet, it will be fun to see. ... He's an overachiever who's always going one million miles an hour. He'll give us a physical and mental lift, and the fans will appreciate seeing him back on the field.

Having been in the situation before, you kind of know what to expect. But the game-winner in the Super Bowl at the end of the game is never an easy kick, no matter how many times you've gone through it. None of us are perfect. Every one of the people I mentioned, there's times where they aren't able to come through.

He's a good guy and he's been a good kicker for a long time. I expect him to make all of his kicks, so hopefully it doesn't come down to him having an opportunity because he's pretty good.

He's having a nice year. Anytime you play up in the Northeast, it can be a difficult place to kick, especially New York. He's done a nice job, especially being a rookie, where everything's new and there's a little more pressure on top.

It does give you a little more distance. It's one of those things (the media) like to play up a lot more with the altitude and all that. It makes a little difference as far as the carry on the ball, but ultimately, as far as playing and performing, you still have to go out and make (the kick). I don't think it's going to make a difference in winning and losing.