I just want the same thing Joe Montana got when he was MVP. He got respect. He got commercials. He got everything. Jerry Rice Read Quote
There are a lot of young players here right now, and these guys are going to eventually learn as they go. Next year we can’t use that as an excuse that we had so many young players on the team. Jerry Rice Read Quote
If I should get selected into the Hall of Fame, I’d be able to say ‘thank you’ to all the legends that are in the Hall of Fame. And also say thank you to my teammates, and also to all the fans. It’s going to be like a dream come true. Jerry Rice Read Quote
I’m really looking forward to the Hall of Fame ceremonies. It’s going to be unbelievable – just crazy. I’m looking forward to thanking all the fans for inspiring me to go out there and play my best football each and every game. Jerry Rice Read Quote
The things that are happening to me are unbelievable. I’m actually busier right now than when I played football. This is almost like I’m coming back out of retirement. It will be fun to see myself in the game. Jerry Rice Read Quote
During the offseason, I didn’t take any time off. And I played this game for over 20 years. So right after the season, I would go right back into my regimen. Jerry Rice Read Quote
My agent said, ‘Jerry, Dancing With the Stars – they want you on there.’ I said, ‘Ain’t no way. I’m not going to do that.’ Then he came back to me again, and he kept putting pressure on me. I said, ‘All right, I’ll give it a try.’ Jerry Rice Read Quote
I think I’m more muscular now than when I played football. I’m working hard on it. So many athletes just let themselves go after they stop competing. That was something I didn’t want to do. Jerry Rice Read Quote
People would look at me weird. You know, like, ‘Why is this guy’s hands always in his pockets?’ But I was embarrassed by the size of my hands. Jerry Rice Read Quote
