Randall Cunningham Quotes

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Randall Cunningham

Profession : Football Player

Birth : March 27, 1963

Sometimes I do amaze myself.

Randall Cunningham

I don't take it as a compliment when somebody says I'm among the top 10 quarterbacks in the league.

Randall Cunningham

I've worked too hard to be considered an average quarterback.

Randall Cunningham

More quarterbacks are hurt in the pocket than anywhere else. Who would you rather get hit by - a 295-pound defensive lineman or a 195-pound defensive back?

Randall Cunningham

When you take a step on the ladder to success, you don't want to take a step backward.

Randall Cunningham

You have to watch out for yourself all the time. Don't expect anyone else to. Don't fall into any traps.

Randall Cunningham

I've always wanted to be the star of the team - the guy who leads the team.

Randall Cunningham

I read the Bible every day and it strengthens me.

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Hey, I'm not the typical blue-collar guy, but that doesn't mean I'm not a family man.

Randall Cunningham

When things are OK at home, then you can go on and carry on a great life.

Randall Cunningham

I think I got caught up in the hype. People saying 'Go do this, do that, make all the money you can.' I really got caught up in that. Next thing you know, people were giving me stuff to endorse, gold tip shoestrings, hats, socks, clothing, everything. I didn't allow it to distract me, but I think people got tired of hearing my name in Philadelphia.

Randall Cunningham

I believe that He knows our hearts. And I believe that God knows who's gonna give Him glory. He can be like that because He is the Creator of the universe.

Randall Cunningham

In Philadelphia, I was told to use my ability. Buddy Ryan said, basically, 'Hey, go out there and make five big plays a game. We'll get some turnovers.' The defense was supposed to win the game. That's how I developed into a 'running quarterback.' The year I ran for 942 yards, I was just doing what I was told.

Randall Cunningham

I admit that when I first entered the league I didn't fully understand the enormity of the situation. It's easy to stay self-focused, doing the things that make you feel good or make you more money or make you more popular... I was more about me than anyone else.

Randall Cunningham

I can say, 'You know what, I was the MVP, I was the MVP, I was the MVP.' I've got an honorary doctorate. I can say, 'I graduated from UNLV.' I've got Pro Bowls. Let me tell you, none of that justifies who we are. That doesn't mean anything. How are we gon' puff out our chest to God?

Randall Cunningham

I love Kaepernick. I love him as a player. I love his character. I love the way he handles himself in interviews. I'm pulling for him.

Randall Cunningham

I love Jim Harbaugh. I played against him and I always liked talking to guys like him and Steve Young. I have a lot of respect for them.

Randall Cunningham

Jim Harbaugh is the kind of coach I'd love my son to play for.

Randall Cunningham

Could I have run the read-option? I think I possibly could have done it, but I would not have wanted to do it.

Randall Cunningham

I was a happy-go-luck, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed young kid, who wanted to sign autographs for everybody as soon as I got in the league. I went out and just had fun.

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