Tom Brady can be a good sportsman when he wants to and more from our NFL quotes of the week.
“That’s s— for me, to be honest. That’s a complete s— [laughter]. But I try to be a man. No, actually, I mean, look, that’s a great play that he came up with. I’m glad he has the ball. I wish I hadn’t thrown it away, but I try to be a good sport. Because often I am not a good sport. I can be a really bad sport. When they put me in the right frame of mind, I was actually a good sportsman.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, when asked to sign the ball by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Dre Greenlaw, who had intercepted him during his team’s 35-7 win over Tampa Bay, via “Let’s Go!” podcast with Jim Gray
“I’m almost tired of this DB—. I finally went to the receiver. I knew I’d go for 1500 [yards].”
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, looking to play wide receiver for Jalen Hurts
“My hard times will be a dream for someone else.”
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, for years as a backup QB
“Please stop exercising our skills [players] in the middle.”
Great San Francisco 49ers Jerry Rice, for a team injury
“I bet. I booked the flight before the waiver was complete.”
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield, on signing with the team. Mayfield eventually led to a win against the Las Vegas Raiders in his first action with the team.
