I may be a successful football player, but I feel like such a failure.

I grew up a Saints fan, an hour from the Superdome.

If I were to make a list, I would include the interceptions, the sacks, the really painful losses. Those times when I've been down, when I've been kicked around, I hold on to those. In a way those are the best times I've ever had, because that's when I've found out who I am. And what I want to be.

If you grew up in a household with a football coach who looks like a drill sergeant, you would think you would be tough.

I really like all music, but mostly Country, older R&B, and the good classic rock.

You have to believe you're great. You have to have an air about you. My success wasn't because I was a great talent, but because I wanted it more than anybody else. Every minute I step on that field, I want to prove I'm the best player in the league.

I've been pretty fortunate.