The only story my grandfather tells me about his days in the NFL is how much better he was than me. Clay Matthews III More Quotes by Clay Matthews III More Quotes From Clay Matthews III I don't just want to go out there and do my job - I want to excel at it. I hold myself to a high standard. I expect to make plays that alter the game, and if I don't, I hold myself accountable. Clay Matthews III jobgamegomyself Quite honestly, I live in California in the off season. Going off to Green Bay is just like two different walks of life - I hunt, fish, practice with firearms. Back in California, it's spend time at the beach, go to the movies. Clay Matthews III fishgreentimelife I'm generally a low-key guy. Clay Matthews III low-keygenerallyguy I interned at the NFL Network while I was in college, but I have not had an internship or another job other than football in a very long time. Clay Matthews III jobtimefootballlong I definitely watch college football on Saturdays. Clay Matthews III definitelywatchcollegefootball I was definitely a late bloomer. Clay Matthews III bloomerlate-bloomerdefinitelylate I was blessed with blonde hair and a baby face - well, I don't know if you'd call that blessed - I don't even remember when I started shaving. Clay Matthews III faceyoublessedhair Gillette is one of those companies where it's about success, and that's who I want to partner myself with. Clay Matthews III partnermyselfwantsuccess I know Packers fans are invested in the team - even more so than the rest of the country. Clay Matthews III restknowteamcountry Fans, especially ours, demand championships. That's what we're striving for. Clay Matthews III strivingchampionshipsdemandfans I think that's one thing about the entertainment industry: Athletes want to be actors, and musicians want to be actors, so it all kind of mixes nice together. Clay Matthews III musiciansthinknicetogether We put a lot of pride into our work, and to have it show on Sundays is a testament to all the work we've put in. Clay Matthews III showourpridework For the longest time, it's always been Aaron Rodgers and the offense. It's nice to have a little notoriety on defense. Clay Matthews III littlealwaysnicetime When you grow up a Matthews, other Matthews are always telling you what you're doing wrong. Clay Matthews III growdoingyoualways I decided to grow my hair out during college, and it's kind of stuck ever since. Even when I thought about cutting it or trimming it, common sense kicks in, and I don't think the fans would recognize me; people wouldn't know who I am. It would almost be like Santa Claus losing his powers. Clay Matthews III i-ammehairpeople You let the hair down, and that's when the wild man comes out. Clay Matthews III downyoumanhair During the season... fun, to me, is getting sacks, making tackles and winning games. It's not spending money, girls, or, you know, this and that. Clay Matthews III meyoumoneywinning I'm in lockdown mode as far as what I want to accomplish. I don't let anything else get in my way. Clay Matthews III anythingaccomplishwantway I feel like I've always been doubted or slighted. Let's be honest. When you're a walk-on, you don't start for a No. 1 team, a national championship contender. You just don't. A walk-on is a guy who plays scout team, who's just happy to be on the team. Clay Matthews III feelyouteamhappy I don't think there's a position I couldn't play on this field. Clay Matthews III fieldthinkpositionplay
