Quotes from Nick Foles

I grew up in the restaurant business, and that's always something I wanted to do.

When you're dropping back and everything's going on, part of you wants to force it, but you have to make the right decision and not force the ball and sometimes throw it away.

I'm into scripture every day.

Any time you've played different sports - for me, it has always been basketball; that is an instinctual sport. You're dribbling the ball, passing. I'm sure that has helped me a lot along the line with helping with my football instincts.

If you think you're going to be a backup, you're going to be a backup.

I want to be a pastor in a high school.

I think the big thing is don't be afraid to fail.

I'm not boisterous. I just let the work speak for itself.

I love everything about this city, Philadelphia.

I loved my time in Philadelphia. I loved the fanbase, the people, and they will tell you the same thing.

Nobody aspires to be a backup. And although I take great pride in the supporting roles I've played in both Philadelphia and Kansas City, part of me still cringes every time I hear myself described that way. Not only is it limiting and one-dimensional, it doesn't come close to describing who I really am.

I guess my perfect day would be relaxing with my wife somewhere peaceful and secluded, or just lounging on the couch and watching TV.

I can't play football forever.

We're all human; we all have weaknesses.

I know when I listen to people speak and they share their weaknesses, I'm listening, because I can resonate.

I only care about winning and putting points on the board.

You keep adding things to your game. You never want to stay the same. You want to be consistent.

Carson Wentz, he's always continuing to improve.

You've got to let your talents shine and play and trust the guys you play with.

If you prepare well and you play smart, there's times you'll dirt the ball or throw it away if you feel it's not there, but there's other times when you have to be aggressive and let your guys make plays.

There's always going to be a lot of distractions in the NFL - that's just how it is; it's on the biggest stage - but really focusing on what I have to do now to help my team win, help me be at my best physically when I'm out there on the field and mentally, because that will ultimately help my team no matter what role I'm playing.

I love the game of football, love getting better. My teammates know me, and I show them who I am in the locker room and don't change on the field.

I don't play for myself. I play for my teammates and play for the people that helped me get to where I am. I know they're watching me every week, and I want to play for them. It's just in my heart, and that's who I am.

I have amazing teammates, amazing coaches around me, and all I have to do is go play as hard as I could and play for one another, play for those guys and not look at the scoreboard, not look at the time.