The amount of work and the amount of both physical and emotional investment it takes to get to the top.

You know, it's a different deal - throwing a football as opposed to throwing a baseball.

The amount of work and the amount of both physical and emotional investment it takes to get to the top.

Playing in New England and the Boston area, the fans are so passionate about their sports if you don't play well, they'll let you know so I know it's not something that they take lightly.

It is the best feeling in the world to have a close game come down to just a couple of plays and you are able to do it.

The game against the Vikings back in my second year stands out. It was kind of a turnaround for us. It allowed us to make a run at the playoffs for the first time in quite a while. The memories are so many it's hard to pin one down.

The positives of retiring outweighed the positives of returning and my desire to still play.