Andy Dalton

There's a lot of good people here in Cincinnati, and there are a lot of people that are willing to help others.

The number of starting quarterbacks in the NFL from Texas speaks for itself.

I think the coaching and the emphasis being put on different aspects of the game is what makes Texas high school football the best out there.

Some of the best quarterback play is when you're able to move in the pocket and still make throws down the field because it's not going to be clean every time.

I feel my arm's gotten stronger, I've been more accurate with it, and I've just got to keep that going.

Trust what you see and go play.

Don't over think too much.

I want to play as long as it makes sense for my family, as long as my body will let me.

I'm not worried about any added pressure. I'm just worried about winning.

Personally, it's all about winning.

Win games. Win games in the playoffs. Win the Super Bowl. That's what it comes down to. The ultimate goal is to start off by winning the division and go from there. Those are the big goals.

It all goes through the quarterback.

To be able to lean back on my faith and to realize that God's plan is way bigger than mine. You have to trust in that.

I'd rather people just call me by my name, Andy, than 'Red Rifle.'

I want to have an opportunity to play. I want to have an opportunity to be somewhere where I'm wanted.

I feel like I've just got to be me and let my play speak for itself.

You always want to end the year on a high note.

That's one thing that you see across the league with backups. You're only one play away from getting in there, so you'd better know what you're doing.

I feel like I've got a routine with how I study the opponent and go about each week.

We wanted to make sure that we were all-in, and we've been all-in on Cincinnati since we got here. I hope the people see that. I've received a lot of support throughout my years here.

There's been a lot of good people in Cincinnati who have pushed me, my wife and my family to be better people, and we're grateful for that.

It's not every day that you get to meet a guy that's in the NFL.

I think I've thrown enough balls and put it on tape where I don't think arm strength is an issue. I wouldn't be a starting quarterback if my arm strength was such an issue. People are making it seem like I can't throw the ball 30 yards. People are getting out of hand with it.

I work really hard. I'm a perfectionist.

I'm a smart QB.

A quarterback has got to take control and I feel like I've done a good job with that. Not just what we're doing offensively, but in the locker room getting to know guys and hanging out with guys. All of that is going to make you a better team.

You have to call on the Lord to find out where he wants you, what he wants from you.

Everybody sees the Bills fans and how crazy they can be. But they use that craziness for good.

We feel like if we can give back, that's what we are called to do. So we've been fortunate to do a lot of really cool things and touch a lot of people's lives.

God has given me so many things along the way - a lot of stuff that I had no control over. God's had his hand in everything I've been able to accomplish.

I wouldn't be where I am without my faith.

We have a platform where a lot of people look up to us and we have a chance to reach a lot of people.

God is in control. When I turn my pain, sadness and stresses over to Him, instead of worrying about them, I find I live a much happier life.

I have had struggles throughout my life and am so thankful to have Jesus Christ to turn everything over to.

The most rewarding thing for me is people coming up and thanking me for being a great character guy for their kids; for being a class act off the field. That is the kind of person I want to be. It's very fulfilling.

I see how loving my parents are toward each other, toward my family and toward me. And that's just a glimpse of Jesus' love for us.

If you've grown up in a church, college is a time you may branch away from that.

College is a time where a lot of people try to find themselves.

All my hard work is to win ballgames.

Working with Balanced Body has been amazing. It's become a big part of my routine.

Pilates works all the small muscles in your body and there's so much core that comes with it - and core is so important for a quarterback.

I hear it all the time. Walking through an airport or something like that, I still get a random, 'Hey, I'm a Bills fan. Appreciate ya!' Stuff like that.

Your experiences, everything you've gone through, good or bad, it's not for you - it's for helping somebody else. It's to relate to somebody else in need.

One of the biggest pieces of advice I'd give you is: Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. If you're in high school, there are definitely things being said about you. Don't let them determine who you are.

It's been fun to be a dad.

It's not that I need everybody to be patting me on the back.

People can hide behind a computer, they can hide behind a cell phone, they can tweet. They can say whatever they want. I'm not worried about them.

With my name, there's been a lot of negativity around it. I'll be real. I understand it.

I've been Offensive Player of the Week. I've been Offensive Player of the Month.

If I'm out somewhere to eat and people yell, 'Hey, Red Rifle!' I'm kind of like, 'Oh, come on!' I've learned to accept it because I know the name isn't going anywhere.