The beginning of my love for football goes back to when I was seven years old. I was spending time with my grandmother, Caletha Vick. I never knew anything about the game until one Sunday afternoon when she turned on the television because the Redskins were playing. They were my Uncle Casey's favorite team-and my grandmother's favorite too. After watching the game with them, I was hooked.

I would like to own a dog in the future. I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process.

Sometimes as a man, you fear what you can't see. Nobody can predict the future. You don't know what's going to happen. Tomorrow's not promised. The only thing you can do is live your life, hope for the best, continue to have faith, believe in yourself.

You only get one shot at a second chance.

I know I can still play at a high level.

People respect me; I respect them. I'll never change. I realize who I am.

I have two secret weapons -- my legs, my arms and my brain.