“One thing I learned in college is that the coach decides who plays, and when he says to go in there, you play your butt off.”

“I’m pretty chirpy. I can talk a little too much smack.”

“I am not a person that's self satisfied just being out there. I want to go out there and play great.”

“This is really a dream come true. To be the starting quarterback in the Super Bowl is probably the highlight of my life.”

“We went out and took care of business...it was just awesome.”

“I’ve really got to live up to my end of the bargain, and I’ve got to play like a Pro Bowl quarterback, every week, every day in practice. Before, you were kind of the new kid on the block. It’s not as much the case any more.”

“All this attention is flattering, but that’s not what gives me peace of mind. I was the same guy six months ago, and I’m still trying to be the same person that got me to this point.”

"I hope I have a lot more football left."

“I love playing football. I love playing for the Patriots.”

“My job is to evaluate the field, pick the guy that I think is most open and make a good throw.”

“Randy Moss was a great player before he got here, and it's obvious he's still that … I just throw it up as high as I can and try to put it out there where only he can get it.”

“At this stage of my career, making a good throw is not much of a problem.”