My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down. Jerry Rice blackethicfailure Change image and share on social
I've grown over the years and I know how to adapt to situations, where I can go into a situation where there's a crowd of people and just take over. But pretty much I'm off to myself. And I'm totally committed to the game of football. That's why I've had so much success. Jerry Rice adaptcommitcrowd share on social
I think what people might not really know about me is that I'm really a shy individual. Jerry Rice individualpeopleshy Change image and share on social
There is still a lot of football in me and I enjoy watching the players go out there and be the best players they can possibly be. Jerry Rice enjoyfootballlot Change image and share on social
If I should get selected into the Hall of Fame, I'd be able to say 'thank you' to all the legends that are in the Hall of Fame. And also say thank you to my teammates, and also to all the fans. It's going to be like a dream come true. Jerry Rice dreamfamefan share on social
I think it was fantastic being in the 49ers Hall of Fame. Jerry Rice 49ersfamefantastic Change image and share on social
To me it was never about what I accomplished on the football field, it was about the way I played the game. Jerry Rice accomplishfieldfootball Change image and share on social
I went out there to play my game for the fun of it and never based my career around records. Jerry Rice basecareerfun Change image and share on social
Defensive backs are the best players on the field. But when you get an exceptional player like a Deion Sanders or a Darrell Green - these guys are fast and they have very good technique. You have to work a little harder. Jerry Rice backdarrelldefensive share on social
The things that are happening to me are unbelievable. I'm actually busier right now than when I played football. This is almost like I'm coming back out of retirement. It will be fun to see myself in the game. Jerry Rice backbusycome share on social
