I think the 16 years that I spent in Green Bay speaks for itself.

My intention... isn't to create controversy.

In my situation, unlike some players who retire because they have no choice - either teams don't want them or injuries have caused them to retire, and they just can't do it - for me, I really had never thought I would give out mentally before I gave out physically, but I think that was the case.

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

I've been pretty fortunate.

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

It's all about chemistry. Talent alone won't get it done.