I want to be honest with you: The players I played with and the coaches I had...they were directly responsible for my being here. I want you all to remember that. I always will.

In order to be successful at anything you choose to do, you must make a 100 percent commitment to what it is you are trying to do. If you put 50 percent of your ability into it, that is all that you will get out of it. You must discipline your body and your mind to work towards the goals you have set. Once you have made this decision, then the work begins.

I want to be honest with you: The players I played with and the coaches I had...they were directly responsible for my being here. I want you all to remember that. I always will.

I always thought I could play pro ball. I had confidence in my ability, You have to. If you don't who will?

There is a difference between conceit and confidence.

Nothing's dangerous if you know what you're doing.

I could have played football for two or three more years. All I needed was a leg transplant.