Barry Sanders Quotes

"I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Chance, Enjoyment)

"It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Experience, Family, Management, Coaches, Fans, Play, Will)

"I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of them."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Experience, Fans, Media, Meeting, Pleasure, Want)

"The game is the ultimate significance to me because it is so important to a lot of people. It has left a mark on our culture to be voted as one of the best to ever play."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: People, Culture, Play)

"My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Heart, Decision, Desire)

"Let's just win it and go home."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Home)

"Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should take as much time as possible to sort through my feelings and make sure that my feelings were backed with conviction."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Time, Feelings, Conviction, End)

"Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle."
- Barry Sanders
(Related: Life, Christianity, Battle)