Quotes from Mike Evans

I'm just learning how to take care of my body better in the offseason, working out more, working out smarter, as well - I feel like that's been key.

You always dream of being a famous athlete. But you never think about the impact you can leave on the younger generation, having a foundation and giving back and things like that.

When I was a kid, man, I used to love standing for the national anthem and I still love standing for the National Anthem. I think of our troops, but most importantly, I think of the American population and everybody as a whole.

In college I was able to always try to truck some guys and get knockdowns.

If I catch zero passes but we win the Super Bowl, I wouldn't have a problem.

I don't want anybody feeling sorry for me.

The way people grow up, it shapes the way they think and the way they do certain things. I grew up with a mixed population, white, Hispanic and black. I feel all people are equal.

When I was a kid, I'd always tell myself if I ever grew up to have money, I'd help even more people than I do when I didn't have any money.

Only God can change a season of war into a season of peace. Would you agree with me in prayer for peace?

I'm just getting older and I'm understanding the game and I'm more experienced in the league.

We do random acts of kindness all the time, but we wanted to leave a legacy for our whole family and just help people for a long long time, just spread positivity and get kids educated that deserve an education.

I'm not going to stand for something I don't believe in.

There's no excuse to give up the hand you're dealt. You've just got to keep fighting and make something positive out of it.

My personal expectations are to be a starter, and I'm going to fight to earn that position.

That's how it was for me in college as well - guys were seniors and I was a redshirt freshman and I had to be a leader.bI was a starter and I was one of the best players on the team, so I think the best players, no matter their age, should be comfortable being a leader.

I never would've thought that I'd be a candidate or a nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year, but it's definitely a blessing and that's how I view my life.

It's not how you start, even with a rough upbringing. It's what you make of it after.

I'm blessed to play football for a living, but the true value of our work comes in how we uplift those in need of support.

Life never stops.

I used to be a mean guy once I got in the league - to officials. And then I've gotten a little nicer. It has helped.

Being one of the best in the world, you want to go against one of the best in the world - one-on-one, man-on-man.

If I don't get the outcome I want, I'm just going to keep working.

I get a lot of Vincent Jackson comparisons, and that's a great comparison. But I think Brandon Marshall. He's vicious after the catch. A big, physical guy, can go up and get it, blocks real well. So I've modeled my game after him since high school.

I work really hard and I try to use my attributes as best I can.