Quotes from Zach Ertz

If I could get better on the field, I could get better in my interviews. I took that approach: if there's something I'm deficient in, whether it be in relationships, whether it be talking to people, just that self-reflection to seek people out who can help me.

I want to make Pro Bowls, do all the great things.

Our No. 1 goal on this Earth is to make disciples. That's the only job we want to do.

I'm so thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way.

If I'm out wide, and they put a linebacker on me, I think that's a mismatch every time, regardless of who is on me.

I don't care about the money. Honestly. All I care about is winning football games.

I want to prove to myself and everybody else how good I can be, and I'm willing to work as hard as I need to to achieve that goal.

Having success as a team is much more fun than having individual success. I have learned this lesson through the many wins I have experienced as a team.

At the end of the day, all I really care about are the wins.

I had a stutter when I was a young. I went to speech therapy.

On third down, anytime our team needs a play, I want to be the guy that gets the ball.

You're going to have to grind it out on some drives.

If you don't have the confidence, that's half the battle. You're going to be defeated before you even start.

I don't play this game to be an average tight end.

If you look at the great tight ends in this league, the first thing that stands out is touchdowns. Just like at fantasy football. That's where a lot of guys get the respect, with touchdowns... That's the 'fantasy points' that everyone points out.

I play this game to be the best tight end I can possibly be and win as many football games as I possibly can.

I think I had a good rookie year, but at the end of the day, I want to be one of the best tight ends ever to play, and I'm going to set my standard for that and work toward that goal.

My role isn't just receiving.

I always want to improve in all my facets of the game, whether it's the receiving or blocking aspects.

I just like going against the Redskins, I guess.

Being a tight end, you have to be able to do everything. You have to be able to run routes; you have to be able to block, pass-protect, and run with the ball after a catch. So, that's how I attack my workouts - focusing on doing everything.

I love sports, and I'm a hugely competitive person.

My seventh-grade year, I played football. I was, like, 15 pounds overweight, so I had to lose a ton of weight. They put me at left tackle; they put me on the defensive line. I absolutely hated football. I didn't want to play again. Eighth grade year, I didn't play.

My goal definitely isn't to be top five. It's to be the best in the league.