A biography for Tony Gonzalezhasn’t been written yet.
“Our goal isn't to go undefeated. Like, 'Hey, we're going to have an undefeated season.' Our goal is to win every game we're playing. And there's a difference.”
“Here's what I always tell people: It's a mentality that you have to have in the NFL. It isn't about if you have the athleticism. When they bring you in, you've already shown what you can do athletically.”
“It didn't seem fair that no matter how many passes I caught or how many touchdowns I scored, I was considered a 'lowly tight end' and would never be paid anywhere close to a salary as high as the elite wide receivers.”
“I like to just talk and whatever comes out, comes out.”
“I've been very blessed. I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me.”
“I love Oprah, she's my hero in terms of a lot of things - what's not to love about Oprah? When I look at Oprah, I see all heart. She's wide open.”
“You don't want to see me dance. That's not a pretty thing. Trust me.”
“Game after game, year after year, you never stop thinking about the balls you get your hands on and don't catch.”
“Like a race car you can't put in regular gas. That's what food is: your fuel.”
“It's about getting hot, playing good football come playoff time.”
“I've been on some really good teams, but we weren't able to get over the hump. It's offense, defense and special teams, and then the ball has to go your way.”
“I like seeing people achieve great things.”
“There were guys from different parts of the country, and absolutely I heard, 'Why are you playing football?' You just didn't see a Gonzalez out there or any kind of Latin name.”
“I read all these books about excellence, and then I went into spirituality, and all these books were really about leveling up. Being the best version of yourself.”
“It's all about how you treat your body. It's proper rest and proper nutrition.”
“You should really cast a big net when it comes to life and learning. In the end, you're so much better for it.”
“I'm so interested in people's journeys and what makes them tick, the movers and shakers.”
“I don't want to be one of those players towards the end - nothing against those guys who've done it like that in the past - but I want to make sure that I'm at the top of my game when I do go out.”
“I've seen guys retire and then say they don't feel their career was complete without a Super Bowl. They play that woulda-coulda game in their heads. Not me.”
“When you find yourself in those situations where you have to take action in a crucial situation, you just do it.”