But when Gronk scores - it was like his eighth touchdown of the year - he spikes the ball and he deflates the ball. I love that, because I like the deflated ball. But I feel bad for that football, because he puts everything he can into those spikes.

As athletes, we think we're heroes, but when you witness firsthand what I saw yesterday, you realize who the real heroes are.

If I have something to say, I want it to be meaningful.

The only thing I ever wanted to be was a professional football player.

I think I've always tried to be very professional to how I approach the game, my preparation. Every game is important.

I'm not a person who defends myself very often. I kind of let my actions speak for me.

I don't want to wake up and be bored. That's probably my greatest fear is to have nothing to do. What better job is there than to play quarterback for an NFL team, and certainly one that I've been on for a long time and had success with? I don't plan on giving it up any time soon.