Champ Bailey Professions : Football player Born : June 22, 1978 Browse All Authors Top 14 quotes by Champ Bailey I'm not perfect, but I know when I start to do something, I don't like to not finish. Champ Bailey not-perfect im-not-perfect perfect You got to be real with yourself and not just let yourself pass on things that tend to become a bad habit. Make sure you stay on top of practicing well and preparing the way you always do. Champ Bailey habit real way I think as a veteran player, in general, you should feel that sense of responsibility to try to lead these guys to becoming good pros. You want the league to be in good hands, and you want these guys to become great NFL players and then pass it along to the next generation. You can only lead by example, and that's pretty much what I'm trying to do. Champ Bailey player responsibility thinking Time heals all things. Champ Bailey time-heals-all time-heals heal I don't worry about getting tired. I try not to let it guide me as far as how much I'm going to play. I play with my heart. Champ Bailey tired play heart The street is where we all learn. I played organized football growing up as well, but when that was over, I went right to the street. I remember twisting my ankles, breaking my thumb, I hurt everything when I was little playing street ball. Champ Bailey growing-up hurt football I'm not Deion Sanders. We're different people with different styles. People see similarities between me and him; that's fine. It's an honor to be mentioned in the same breath with him. But that's as far as I go with it. Champ Bailey style honor people When you're a little kid, you want the ball. You don't want to play defense. When you get the ball, basically you can do whatever you want. Champ Bailey defense play kids When I look back, I'm glad I grew up in a small town. There, it's just you, your family and whatever you make of it. Champ Bailey small-town towns looks If something's wrong with my body, I make sure to address it right away and not try to let it linger because it creates a bigger problem. You just have to understand your body, and when your body tells you something you just have to react. Champ Bailey addresses body trying I've been blessed with some luck, great ability and athleticism. That's really what's made me a great player, but I think the reason I've been able to last this long is the little things like taking care of my body. Champ Bailey player blessed thinking I'm always fighting to make the team anyway. I'm always preparing like I'm one of the bottom guys, trying to make the team. Champ Bailey team guy fighting This is a business, and I'll deal with it when it comes. If it comes, it comes. Champ Bailey deals ifs It means a lot. It means I'm accountable. Champ Bailey accountability mean Similar Authors Al Davis football-player Bill Austin football-player Alex Green football-player Brandon Marshall football-player Bronko Nagurski football-player Bryan Cupito football-player All Authors
