Quotes from Amari Cooper

I don't really have a shell. I'm really not as quiet as people think I am. I'm really not that quiet. But I don't know, I would say I'm more observant.

I knew if I got an offer from Alabama, that's where I wanted to go... just because I liked what they stood for. I liked that they were winning.

Anytime that anyone can create some explosive plays, get first downs, we're going to have more plays on offense.

A lot of guys go through ups and downs in their careers, and sometimes those downs are like horrific and they can really change you. A lot. And so when you go out there and do something like score a touchdown and have a good game, you appreciate it so much more when you've been through those valleys in life.

Anytime I can get into a situation in which I'm running routes, I love it. I mean, I'd go out in the streets and just run some routes.

I can stretch the defense.

When I got to Alabama, I was really small.

I've been playing football all my life.

I played with high ankle sprains.

I mean, every player is hurt every year, so that's not really an excuse for everything.

Michael Irvin, he's definitely a legend, but I don't know if some of the guys my age and younger really know about him.

I respect every NFL team because it was a dream I've had since I was a little kid.