Quotes by John Elway

About John Elway:

John Albert Elway, Jr. is a former American football quarterback and current General Manager and Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Elway played college football at Stanford and his entire 16-year professional career with the Denver Broncos. At the time of his retirement in early 1999, Elway recorded the most victories by a starting quarterback and statistically was the second most prolific passer in NFL history. He was also a prolific rusher of the ball, being one of only two players ever to score a rushing touchdown in four different Super Bowls (the other being Thurman Thomas) and the only quarterback to do so. (156 attempts) He led his teams to six AFC Championship Games and five Super Bowls, winning his last two.
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It's all about putting the best team together - not just in the front office but the players on the field.

John Elway

The Arena League is the best thing that could have happened to me because I get to run the whole process. I'm seeing not only the football side but the business side.

John Elway

As football players you have all the experience on the field. You don't have the experience off the field.

John Elway

I would hope this experience would help me if that NFL opportunity were to arise. But I also know that it's a totally different league. There's a lot more to it.

John Elway

When I retired, I really wanted to spend time with my family and kids. Coaching would have prevented that due to the commitment of the job and travel that goes with it, too.

John Elway

There are a lot of people who might not get another chance to win a Super Bowl, not just me.

John Elway

You always want to have good balance. That's the key to winning a Super Bowl. You look at the teams who have won championships, you got to have balance. So, to be able to run the ball effectively and throw the ball effectively is what gives you the c...

John Elway

I'm watching the Weather Channel more than I've ever watched it. I'm scared to death it's going to rain.

John Elway

A guy as great as Brett Favre has been for the length of time he's been, you would hope that he would be able to leave the game with a positive flavor in his mouth.

John Elway

I had a great time doing Vegas. It's just that it takes a lot of time.

John Elway

I think I'm lucky in life and not just in football. I was very fortunate to play for a great organization and a great team that was really good near the end of my career.

John Elway

We get done with the game, and it's an absolute downpour 30 minutes later. That's when I thought God was telling me that's enough-time for you to go do something else.

John Elway

I don't know if I like being the sentimental favorite.

John Elway

Being thrown into the fire and getting the thing turned around in a hurry made it more difficult. Things have been done the hard way. I think you learn better when things are done the hard way.

John Elway

How ironic, to be my last game that I ever played would be against Dan in a Super Bowl. The thing I always was afraid of was playing in a Super Bowl when it was raining. I can't throw a wet ball.

John Elway

I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything.

John Elway

I can't compare quarterbacks as apples and oranges in my mind because everybody's in a different system.

John Elway

I look at my career and it's still hard for me to believe the way things turned out and how things happened. I've been so blessed.

John Elway

I'm getting the basics with the AFL, but the NFL is a different animal.

John Elway

I'm happy with the Arena Football League right now. I'm happy in Denver.

John Elway

Author Bio

  • NameJohn Elway
  • DescriptionAll-American college football player, professional football player, quarterback, College Football Hall of Fame member, Pro Football Hall of Fame member
  • BornJune 28, 1960
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Baseball Player; Gridiron Football Player