69 Quotes by barry sanders

I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that.

I'm from Kansas, so there were a lot of vacant lots and open fields to tackle each other in so we could avoid tackling each other on the street. But running on the street and trying not to get taken down on the concrete, that will make you fast, that's for sure.

I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game.

In all the time that people have known me, has anyone ever heard me talk about the importance of rushing records or finishing with the most touchdowns? So if that's never been important to me, then why would that be a motivation to keep playing?

Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle.

I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do in school, but I definitely didn't have adequate time to reach my full potential as a student.

I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of them.

I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.

Anyone who has played the game professionally, you're always taught that the ball is the most important, most precious thing, so when the ball hits the ground, it's always a mad scramble. It's amazing how many times there is a fumble, and the person who recovers it initially doesn't walk away with the ball.