328 Quotes by Hines Ward

Everybody gets excited seeing him throw. But in our case Tommy right now gives us the best opportunity to go out and win ball games. You can't blow off a year in this league. I'm glad I don't have to make the decision, but right now Ben's not comfortable enough to go out and lead our team just yet. But when he's ready, he's going to get his opportunity.

Jerome has inspired each individual on this team in some form or way. He kind of inspires us to go out and play hard so we can get him that Super Bowl ring and end on a great note.

He's still the 37 I know. He may have lost a step or something but he'll still end your career if he gets a chance.

Jerome sort of acted as the mediator. One thing he mentioned during the holdout - and he's been through them - was not to make it personal because eventually it was going to get done and you have to come back and play for the team. You hold your ground but understand that it's a business.

Everyone thinks he's tough. He is, but he's a players' coach. His door is always open if you have a problem, or just want to talk. Yes, he gets angry, but most of the time, he's right.

He's the catalyst to our offense. The offense has to go out there with confidence and he leads with that.

Last year, going 15-1, everyone's patting you on the back telling you what a good job you did, it kind of got overwhelming. It can get overwhelming even for veteran guys.

Everyone thinks he's tough. He is, but he's a players' coach.

He's the catalyst of our whole offense. The quarterback has to have confidence, or how else will the rest of the 10 guys follow him? He's going out there confident and having trust in his teammates to make plays.