You want to be able to run seam routes and do all that, but to have something that you can hang your hat on and know that it's going to convert first downs, that's what tight ends are paid to do. And I've certainly taken a lot of pride in that over the years.
More Quotes by Jason Witten
Excellence is a high performance over a long period of time. That's what I've tried to focus on.
Granddad taught me a long time ago, act like you've been there before.
People talk about how precious the relationships of teammates are and the brotherhood and bond.
It's special to me, a privilege being a role model. I take pride in being a good one.
I've seen the negative impact social media can have, particularly on younger players, who grew up with Twitter and Instagram as an integral part of life.
A player checking Twitter at halftime? I've seen it. A player tweeting out a grievance with an organization about playing time or how he is being utilized? I see it far too often. But the most concerning? Watching a really talented player corrupt his mind and confidence by reading all the critiques from anonymous football experts around the world.