Being gifted intellectually is only a small part of the equation of success. Concentrate on the factors you have control over: persistence, self-discipline, confidence. Far more failures are due to lack of will than lack of ability.

When I was labeled stupid, that scarred me forever.

No one will ever win four [Super Bowls] in six years again. It won't happen. You can chisel that sucker in stone.

Bottom line is, if you turn the ball over to a team that isn't as good, you then have brought them up to your level.

I really don't care that I'm ranked.

Ride it when you retire.

What's the worst thing that can happen to a quarterback? He loses his confidence.