85 Quotes by Derrick Brooks

The ironic thing is that was the talk before we won the Super Bowl ... that this defense is not what it used to be. We stepped up and showed people they were wrong. The same little mumblings are starting to rumble now, and we're going to step up and show the world again.

As an athlete you’ve got to watch your hydration and your nutrition, and use the right kinds of fuel to help you perform your best.

Every rep that you take off, somebody else gets another look. That’s just how I am. It’s not a matter of being paranoid, it’s a matter of being confident and not taking anything for granted.

You can pick any game and there are two or three plays that determine whether you win or lose, going either way. That’s the beauty of the league, man. Every game counts, no matter who you’re playing or what their record is.