You travel, and there's Eagles fans everywhere.
— Nick Foles
I ran a high-tempo offense in college. You don't really get caught up in it.
I'm not Superman.
Nobody aspires to be a backup. And although I take great pride in the supporting roles I've played in both Philadelphia and Kansas City, part of me still cringes every time I hear myself described that way. Not only is it limiting and one-dimensional, it doesn't come close to describing who I really am.
Keeping our priorities straight, our faith, our family, and values will keep us grounded.
Any time a quarterback can protect the ball and not throw interceptions, that's huge.
James Spader is a good actor.
Any time you've played different sports - for me, it has always been basketball; that is an instinctual sport. You're dribbling the ball, passing. I'm sure that has helped me a lot along the line with helping with my football instincts.
I think, as people, we deal with struggles.
If you have to name me starting quarterback to go be a starting quarterback, then I probably have some issues I need to address.
When I was in Kansas City and having a tough time in my career, I decided to go to seminary to continue my spiritual growth.
Third-string quarterbacks, fourth-string quarterbacks - they get their opportunities, and they shine.
Since that moment in Houston where I fractured my collarbone, I've experienced a lot more experiences in the NFL than I had up to that point. A lot of them great, some of them not so great.
I don't play for myself. I play for my teammates and play for the people that helped me get to where I am. I know they're watching me every week, and I want to play for them. It's just in my heart, and that's who I am.
I loved my time in Philadelphia. I loved the fanbase, the people, and they will tell you the same thing.
I'm a laid-back Texas boy.
I think when you look at a struggle in your life, just know that's just an opportunity for your character to grow.
If you want to be a quarterback in this league or Pee-Wee, you've got to believe, 'Hey, I'm the guy.'
I think there are different kinds of quarterbacks, and if you look at any offense, there are different kind of quarterbacks, but you play to the strengths of whoever the quarterback is for the team.
I think the big thing is don't be afraid to fail.
From the moment you enter the league, everyone wants to slap a label on you - some tidy description of what they think you bring to the game. And more often than not, that tag sticks with you, regardless of whether it's accurate.
If you prepare well and you play smart, there's times you'll dirt the ball or throw it away if you feel it's not there, but there's other times when you have to be aggressive and let your guys make plays.
I only care about winning and putting points on the board.
I have fun, but I don't always want it to be on camera.
That alleviates a lot of the pressure when you know every single guy is playing for each other.
On a daily basis, I have to fight the internal battle to keep my priorities straight.
I'm just a quarterback. I'm just who I am.
I've never been great at social media.
I've wanted to be a starter ever since I was a little kid, so I wasn't going to give up on that dream.
I think with experience and age, you gain knowledge and wisdom.
I'm a Christian.
I love the game of football, love getting better. My teammates know me, and I show them who I am in the locker room and don't change on the field.
I think, as a quarterback and a leader, it's not necessarily what you do in the limelight. Obviously, you want guys handling themselves in an appropriate manner for the organization and the team, but you need to be who you are. If you're a guy who does that and can be a leader, and naturally that's what you want to do, awesome.
I wouldn't be out here without God, without Jesus in my life.
If you think you're going to be a backup, you're going to be a backup.
There's always going to be adversity.
It took me years to separate Nick Foles the person from Nick Foles the football player.
I've been overlooked, praised, questioned, lauded, labeled, celebrated, and derided - sometimes all in the span of a single week. That's life in the NFL.
When you're dropping back and everything's going on, part of you wants to force it, but you have to make the right decision and not force the ball and sometimes throw it away.
I guess my perfect day would be relaxing with my wife somewhere peaceful and secluded, or just lounging on the couch and watching TV.
I'm not boisterous. I just let the work speak for itself.
I have amazing teammates, amazing coaches around me, and all I have to do is go play as hard as I could and play for one another, play for those guys and not look at the scoreboard, not look at the time.
There's always going to be a lot of distractions in the NFL - that's just how it is; it's on the biggest stage - but really focusing on what I have to do now to help my team win, help me be at my best physically when I'm out there on the field and mentally, because that will ultimately help my team no matter what role I'm playing.
Everyone knows I'm sort of goofy. Some guys are really serious when they play. I'm not.
The thing I've always admired about Eagles fans is that it's not fans; it's family. It's generational.
Having a child, that's huge. I get to go home and hug my daughter. That's the greatest thing in the world.
I'm very fortunate to be playing, and I know that any given day could be the last. And I'll be thankful for the time I have had to play this game. But I'm going to give my all every single day.
I'm into scripture every day.
I love my family, love being with them, and that's what I stick to.
Third down is a big thing with a quarterback: pinpoint accuracy, making good decisions.
