Barry Sanders Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision.”

“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.”

“Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception.”

“Let's just win it and go home.”

“Life doesn't stop with football.”

“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.”

“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?”

“The game is the ultimate significance to me because it is so important to a lot of people. It has left a mark on our culture to be voted as one of the best to ever play.”

“I like retirement.”