Quotes from Marcus Mariota

When it comes down to it, you win a bunch of games or maybe things don't go the way that you plan - those relationships that you build with the guys around you last a lifetime. To me, that's meaningful.

I'm really interested in sports medicine.

My parents always told me to be respectful to anyone you meet and to live your life that way.

You have to have a deep passing game within your offense. It's got to be incorporated in some form or fashion.

If we win games, those other things - awards and all of that - will take care of themselves.

You hold everybody that's Polynesian or Samoan on your shoulders. You want to do your best to represent that in the best way that you can.

I would love to play for the Browns.

I think teams really want to see how you respond picking up and grasping things and if you can make changes and regurgitate that information.

If it's a card game, or it's a preseason game, or it's a regular season game, I just go out there to try to win. For me, that's all I know how to do it and I'll never change that.

Not being in the playoffs is frustrating.

It's a part of my game, something I've done since I was a little kid. Whenever I have an opportunity to do it, I feel comfortable outside the pocket. Big plays happen that way.

I don't really compare myself to anybody but just try to be the best I can be.

I don't really compare myself to anyone. Growing up, sure you have your favorite players or guys you try to emulate, but I'm just trying to be the best me I can be.

I learned a long time ago through my dad that you shouldn't really compare yourself to others - just because that hampers how good you can be.

As an athlete, as a competitor, any person would tell you they're the best. I truly believe that in myself.

Losing! It bothers me a lot. I'm such a competitor, and I take everything personally.

I understand that football is only a certain time in my life, and my degree will help me sustain my life well past football.

Biggest influence is my parents. It's funny but my mom was the first one that allowed me to play tackle football. My dad was not ready to let me play yet. She definitely was the one who allowed me to do it. Obviously my dad taught me to throw and be a quarterback.

Some of the best leaders in the world find they learn something every day to be a better leader. Whether it's developing a relationship, learning what someone likes or doesn't like, putting forth the extra effort so guys understand you do what you preach.

All I can really control is how I prepare and get ready for whatever team picks me.

My main focus was to be a great teammate. That's all I hoped to accomplish. I don't really care about legacies.

Growing up, my parents made a lot of sacrifices for my brother and I to go to private school and to attend some of the football camps. They got through some hard times, but it was for me, and that's what I've learned from them. I'm very grateful for that.

It is, to me, a goal of mine to come back to Hawaii and to play in the Pro Bowl.

Obviously I love Nashville, I love Tennessee. It's a great organization to play for.