Nothing ever turns out the way people expect it to.

See God gave us the talent, but the devil make us famous.

It's hard to win in the NFL. You have to maintain a very delicate balance putting together the right team to be able to win and have any amount of success.

I don't know the right way to retire.

I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that.

It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization.

I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.