Mario Williams Quotes

United States, American Football Player
January 31, 1985

Mario Jerrel Williams (born January 31, 1985) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football for North Carolina State University, and was selected first overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he has also played for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.

I'm 300 pounds. If I fall on anybody, it's going to hurt.

Mario Williams
- Fall
- Hurt
You've got to be careful of guys trying to chop-block you. You know, running backs, the receivers. You've got to just hope that your knees are fine and you can avoid those chop blocks.

Mario Williams
- Trying
- Hope
- Running

I don't have an ego; I'm not egotistical or anything like that.

Mario Williams
- Ego
You can never, ever worry about making mistakes or things like that. I'm going to go out and play ball, and that's what I do.

Mario Williams
- Worry
Quarterbacks are untouchable nowadays. If you hit a quarterback too hard, or if you fall on him with too much weight - which is a judgment thing from a professional standpoint - you're going to get flagged.

Mario Williams
- Fall
- Professional
I'm used to being the underdog.

Mario Williams
No matter how fast or how slow you get to the quarterback, it all goes to slow motion when you get there. Everything just stops. You don't see anything but the quarterback. You don't hear anything but the quarterback's breath. It's almost like you're a shark. Your eyes get real big and everything's just quiet.

Mario Williams
- Real
- Eyes