Quick Quotes from NFL GameDay First & NFL GameDay Morning
– “Tom Brady has done more with less than probably any quarterback in NFL history. He has done it once again. They are on the brink of doing something really special.” – Sterling Sharpe on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
– “The way they work together, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a quarterback and head coach work in concert the way these two [do]. This may be the greatest job they’ve ever done.” – Brian Billick on New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady
– “They are the model of consistency. When you talk about how these guys have changed, they haven’t changed. They’ve just continued to do the things that they’ve done well and have gotten better at them.” – Charles Woodson on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
– “How many thousand-yard receivers does he have on the team right now? A dominant tight end in the league, Wes Welker in the slot – there is no excuse why he doesn’t win it this year.” – Charles Woodson on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning
– “This is an Anquan Boldin type of game. Anquan Boldin plays and practices mad, he is an angry route-runner. Against the Seattle defensive schemes, he will find a way to get open.” – Brian Billick on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin
– “He is a star waiting to happen…He continues to make big play after big play for this team in special teams and as a receiver.” – Marshall Faulk on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin
– “Tom Brady owes me his house, I’m the reason why he’s married to who he’s married to – I’m the reason for a lot of that because they overturned that call.” – Charles Woodson on the Tuck Rule game between the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders
***For complete quotes from ‘NFL GameDay First’ & ‘NFL GameDay Morning,’ see below***
Quotes from NFL GameDay First
Today, NFL Network’s NFL GameDay First aired at 7:00 AM ET, with host Melissa Stark, co-host/analyst Sterling Sharpe, and analysts Shaun O’Hara and Brian Billick.
– “Tom Brady has done more with less than probably any quarterback in NFL history. He has done it once again. They are on the brink of doing something really special.” – Sterling Sharpe on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
– “Peyton has to pay this off because can you say it was a great year with a smile on your face if you don’t make it to the Super Bowl?” – Sterling Sharpe on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning needing a win today to validate his great season
– “I don’t see Bill Belichick having an impact on the game maybe for the first time in the Brady-Manning rivalry because the game is no longer on the sidelines – it’s at the line of scrimmage.” – Sterling Sharpe on New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s impact on the AFC Championship Game
– “When I look at Peyton Manning, he is under a lot of pressure because he has the big numbers but he also has the big-game problems. I don’t think Tom Brady has any pressure on him.” – Sterling Sharpe on who has more pressure, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning or New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
– “They’re going to lean on LeGarrette Blount. They want to slow this game down and not try to keep up with Peyton Manning. Keep that pressure off Tom Brady.” – Shaun O’Hara on the New England Patriots’ game plan against the Denver Broncos
– “One of these teams is going to go a bridge too far and get a penalty that is really going to affect this game.” – Brian Billick on the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks matchup
– “This is an Anquan Boldin type of game. Anquan Boldin plays and practices mad, he is an angry route-runner. Against the Seattle defensive schemes, he will find a way to get open.” – Brian Billick on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin
Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning
Today, NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning aired at 9:00 AM ET, taking viewers straight up to kickoff. Host Rich Eisen joined analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp and Michael Irvin to bring fans the latest news, injury reports, pregame analysis and game previews. Super Bowl-champion defenders Deion Sanders, Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs also joined in-studio. Additionally, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport provided the latest inside information from around the league, host Amber Theoharis, analyst Heath Evans and NFL Media’s Mike Silver joined from Seattle, and analyst Willie McGinest joined from Denver.
– “In this game, the Seattle Seahawks are going to put it all on Colin Kaepernick. They’re going to make him beat them with his arm.” – Marshall Faulk on the Seattle Seahawks facing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick
– “He is a star waiting to happen…He continues to make big play after big play for this team in special teams and as a receiver. Today is going to be his day because they’re going to focus on taking Golden Tate away.” – Marshall Faulk on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin
– “He has done some amazing things in the short period of time that he’s [been] playing; some big plays, a lot of big plays with his feet. But if he wants to take that next step – and if he wants to win the game today – he has to…read those coverages and make some of those big throws against Seattle’s defense.” – Kurt Warner on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick
– “Colin can’t afford to throw one interception today – he has to be near spot-on perfect. He has to be the guy that gets this offense going and we haven’t seen that here in this building.” – Heath Evans on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has thrown four interceptions in his two career games in Seattle
– “I’m concerned that if one of those two areas doesn’t play up to par – if they give up some points or they can’t run the football – and it gets stuck on Russell Wilson’s shoulders…if he has to stay in the pocket against good defenses, read coverages, make the right plays, see the field, that’s where I worry.” – Kurt Warner on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson
– “The way they work together, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a quarterback and head coach work in concert the way these two [do]. This may be the greatest job they’ve ever done.” – Brian Billick on New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady
– “They are the model of consistency. When you talk about how these guys have changed, they haven’t changed. They’ve just continued to do the things that they’ve done well and have gotten better at them.” – Charles Woodson on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
– “If Tom Brady goes to his sixth Super Bowl, he will have played in three times as many as Peyton Manning. As great as all of the numbers are, as great as the regular seasons [are], it’s just hard for me to say he’s in the same sentence or same category if a guy’s played in three times as many of the big games as you have.” – Kurt Warner on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning
– “He’s a guy that you have to cover down the field; he can make big plays, he has the big body – he brings everything to the table.” – Kurt Warner on Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas
– “How many thousand-yard receivers does he have on the team right now? A dominant tight end in the league, Wes Welker in the slot – there is no excuse why he doesn’t win it this year. That’s why the scrutiny is going to be so loud if he doesn’t get it done today.” – Charles Woodson on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning
– “Tom Brady owes me his house, I’m the reason why he’s married to who he’s married to – I’m the reason for a lot of that because they overturned that call.” – Charles Woodson on the Tuck Rule game between the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport
On Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin:
“My understanding is the Seahawks do expect Percy Harvin to be able to play in the Super Bowl if they make it.”
On Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson:
“Adrian Peterson is heading to Philadelphia today to talk to Dr. William Meyers, one of the nation’s foremost experts in sports hernia surgery. The belief is that Adrian Peterson may need another groin surgery. Remember, he spent last year recovering from a sports hernia that Dr. William Meyers did; Myers could do the same surgery. The examination is today, we will find out. From what I understand, any surgery that Adrian Peterson would have would have him back for the start of the 2014 season. It’s just making sure he’s 100 percent by training camp.”
On the Cleveland Browns head coaching search:
“The Browns are committed to interviewing a candidate in Championship Sunday. One, Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase who at this point does seem to be their top target; the problem is, my understanding is there is no guarantee Gase would even interview. He is in a perfect situation; he’s Peyton Manning’s offensive coordinator, he’s young. It would take something perfect to pull him away from there, although Peyton is a Tennessee alum, Jimmy Haslam, the Browns owner, is a Tennessee alum. Peyton has vouched for Haslam to Gase. The other candidate, Dan Quinn, the Seahawks defensive coordinator. A lot of mutual interest there. If the Seahawks lose, I would expect that interview to happen quickly. His offensive coordinator? Two options: Gary Kubiak and Kyle Shanahan.”
On New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks:
“My understanding is Hakeem Nicks, one of the top free agents on the market, is not expected back with the New York Giants. It comes down to two things: one, his play over the last two years; obviously it has been disappointing. The other thing is I’m told by multiple sources, Hakeem Nicks has been fined several times by the Giants for two infractions: one, being late of which he has been repeatedly, and also missing treatments. When I talked to a Giants source to find out how much these fines generally are I was told in the thousands for each transgression. Obviously doesn’t bode well for Nicks returning.”
On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay First & NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:
– Championship Sunday Bold Predictions – The NFL GameDay Morning crew gives their Bold Predictions for Championship Sunday:
– Championship Sunday Statements – The NFL GameDay Morning team gives the top storylines they’ll be looking out for during Championship Sunday:
– Championship Sunday Questions – The NFL GameDay Morning crew poses the big questions they’ll be looking to be answered during Championship Sunday:
– Sunday’s X-Factors – Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Kurt Warner talk about the players who are under the radar but will have a big impact during Sunday’s games:
– Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning and New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady – All on the Line – NFL Network’s Mark Kriegel explains why there’s much more on the line Sunday for quarterback Peyton Manning and Tom Brady:
– Mark Kriegel: New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Win Ends the Debate – NFL Network’s Mark Kriegel joins NFL GameDay Morning to explain why a win by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Sunday will settle the Brady vs. Manning debate:
– What’s on the Line for Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning? – Deion Sanders, Terrell Suggs and Charles Woodson debate how success or failure in the AFC Championship Game could impact Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s legacy:
– The Relevance of ‘Omaha’ – Kurt Warner takes to the field to explain why Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning calls “Omaha”:
– More Trustworthy Defense? – With both the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots defenses banged up, the NFL GameDay Morning crew discusses which is more reliable:
– Under More Pressure: New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady or Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning? – The NFL GameDay First crew discuss which quarterback is under more pressure to win Sunday, Tom Brady or Peyton Manning:
– Stopping the New England Patriots Offense – The NFL GameDay First crew discuss the key to shutting down the New England Patriots offensive attack:
– Snap Decisions – Steve Mariucci takes you through Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s pre-snap reads and explains how he’s able to make the correct audible at the line:
– How Did Seahawks-49ers Become a Heated Rivalry? – NFL Media Insider Mike Silver breaks down the Seahawks-49ers rivalry as a preview of the NFC Championship Game:
– Familiar Foes – Sterling Sharpe and Brian Billick take a look back at Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh to find out why the two have such a heated rivalry:
– Dealing with the 12th Man – Steve Mariucci breaks down how the San Francisco 49ers offense and quarterback Colin Kaepernick will handle the crowd noise in Seattle:
– Tale of the Tape: San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks – The NFL GameDay Morning crew breaks down the positional battles in the NFC Championship Game:
– Let’s Go Primetime: Having a Reputation on Defense – Deion Sanders goes “Primetime” with Warren Sapp, Terrell Suggs and Charles Woodson to talk about what it’s like to have a reputation on defense and if it adds pressure to the team:
– Warner’s Corner: Battle for Best of All-Time – Kurt Warner explains why Peyton Manning is the best regular season quarterback of all-time and why Tom Brady is the best postseason quarterback, and why today may clear which is the best of all-time:
– Charles Woodson: Tom Brady Owes Me Everything – On this day 11 years ago, the now infamous Tuck Rule was called, allowing the New England Patriots to beat the Oakland Raiders. Charles Woodson discusses:
– Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Percy Harvin Could be Available for the Super Bowl – NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports if the Seattle Seahawks advance to the Super Bowl, the team expects wide receiver Percy Harvin to be cleared to play:
– Another Surgery for Minnesota Vikings Running Back Adrian Peterson? – NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport has all of the latest injury updates for Championship Sunday as well as the latest on Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson:
– New York Giants Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks Done in New York? – NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport updates the latest on the Cleveland Browns head coaching search and also has news on New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks:
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