Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.

My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.

I'm used to performing under pressure, but that's playing football.

There is still a lot of football in me and I enjoy watching the players go out there and be the best players they can possibly be.

The Enemy of the best is the good. If you're always settling with what's good, you'll never be the best.

I was always in search of a perfect game and I never got it.

I had to work hard and hit the books because the opportunity to play in the NFL is not really that big, so I knew I needed something to fall back on. That’s the message I want to send to those kids when I talk to them in person and let them know the most important thing is getting your education.