Playmakers

Luther Hawkins:
I like a man who brings his game face to the strip club.

Eric Olczyk:
How do you do it? Stay on the job when you're up against something bigger than you are?

Coach George:
You just keep showing up. Guys like you and me, that's all we can do.

Eric Olczyk:
It's been obvious to every scout who ever looked at you: too slow, too awkward, lucky. It's a wonder you keep suiting up. It's a wonder you made it in this league at all. All the work it took getting here, takes twice that and more to stay. And still you're up against guys who are bigger, stronger, faster. Which is why you can't miss a snap count. A tendency. A tell. 'Cause when you know that two taps means pass, you haven't just leveled the playing field... you've actually got the advantage.

Rookie WR:
Forget her, man. I mean the only reporting she does is on her back.

Thad Guerwitcz:
Lord, we'd like to thank you for the food that we are about to eat. And for the guidance that you will give us in the battle we are about to fight. Help us to be strong today, to play our best, to rise to the challenge and never back down, to meet the opponent bravely without fear. We ask for these things humbly, and we know that granting them will not guarantee a victory. Whether we win or we lose, we place our faith and our trust in you, God, for we know that you will be fair and just, and above all, merciful. Amen.

Leon Taylor:
[to Eric] A slow white boy, who turned himself into a player. Now don't tell me that you don't want it. Or that you did it for your brother, to kiss off your old man. And don't bring up what happened to Corey, either. Occupational hazard. Now you kicked ass for this job, broke bones for it, suffered concussions, been shot up practically everyday. Now, you may hate it, but the fact is, this is who you are.

Eric Olczyk:
[narrative] You tell yourself it's for your brother, to screw your dad, because it's Sunday and that's what you do... who you are. But the truth is, you're scared to walk away. You hate the game, but you don't have the strength to leave it. So you play angry, like someone's gonna pay for this. And that's what makes you good, what separates you from the rest... what makes you a killer.

Ray Barnes:
I don't know what you're talking about. 'Cause it's my finger, and the last time I checked, I don't need my little pinky to play ball.

Coach George:
We're not gonna win. Probably won't even make it respectable. Seattle knows that. So do the fans and everyone watching on TV. Some of you may even think that... but I don't. I think they're all full of sh*t. And the only guys I want on the field with me, are the ones who think they're full of sh*t too.

Demetrius Harris:
[narrative] Union says players got to take this sh*t. Stripping down for the Piss Man, getting eyeballed by a guy you know wants to toss your salad. You do blow, you're pissing it out for 72 hours. I did some day before yesterday. You do the math.

Eric Olczyk:
I'm just saying... you got problems at the office, not at home. That's all I'm saying.

Leon Taylor:
Look at you, getting all Dr. Phil on me.