A guy like myself wants to make a play and be the difference, but the thing is I have to keep saying to myself to just do what I can.

Now that I have confirmed that the Vikings have been seeking to trade me, I have asked for permission to speak to the interested teams. The Vikings have denied my request. If a trade does not happen, then I am asking the Vikings to terminate my contract as soon as possible.

Nobody can put more pressure on me than I do.

You have to have quarterbacks who can keep up with everybody else. And I'm not saying that just black quarterbacks can do that, but more black quarterbacks are given a chance because they fit the mold.

You get frustrated when you don't win and when you're not successful. You have to keep battling. You don't give up. You don't start second guessing yourself.

I don't use the word 'pressure.' I use the word 'expectation.' I have very high expectations of myself. It starts with me.

Nobody who was shooting dice wanted to get a dance.