Quotes from Taysom Hill

It's cool to be a role model.

When I came to BYU, I had no idea what I wanted to study. It really was a decision based on football. I wanted to come here and play football. The decision has turned out to be so much more than football.

I have always attributed my abilities to play football and, really, all other skills and attributes, to God.

I love to compete. I love to be on the field.

If you can provide value somewhere and have a coach who believes in you and creates opportunities for you, it's so important to continue to try to excel.

Being paid as a professional athlete didn't change how hard I was working because I'm always going to do that, whether it's the weight room or the film room.

When I had those injuries in college, I had all of these conversations with coaches about protecting myself. It was a constant internal struggle for me.

I have never doubted. I have had a firm belief in God and the church.

The nice thing about BYU is that it takes in a wide area. There would be times where we'd travel and be on the road, and we'd have more fans than the home team that we're playing, a lot of really loyal fans.

I had this struggle of, what do I do to make sure my brother is still part of everything that I do? As I was driving up to his funeral, it hit me. I'm going to wear his number.

My mindset is I'm a quarterback. But I love being on the field.

At the end of the day, I want to have an opportunity to play quarterback in the NFL.

Everything falls on the quarterback.

I'm used to the natural role of a quarterback where everyone looks to you.

Being the full-time quarterback, there is a big responsibility to stay healthy for your team.

The preseason's all about getting good film out there, making the most of the opportunities that you get.

I love competing, and I love throwing the football.

My workout routine changed pretty dramatically in the NFL. Workout programs from college to the NFL are significantly different.

As far as the NFL experience, it's difficult. It's a ton of fun, but it's difficult.

It's not a ton of fun being a backup quarterback.

Being married is such a blessing, and my wife has been a rock. I rely on her for emotional support.

Missionaries learn to manage situations and to rely on the Lord.

I was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho.

I'd much rather throw for a touchdown than run for one.