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

It was hard to get away from all of the people that I thought had my best interest at heart, and they really didn't.

I miss dogs, man. I always had a family pet, always had a dog growing up. It was almost equivalent to the prison sentence, having something taken away from me for three years. I want a dog just for the sake of my kids, but also me. I miss my companions.

Sports kept me off the streets. It kept me from getting into what was going on, the bad stuff.

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'm probably better than I ever was in my career, as far as the mental aspect of the game.

It's good to have critics because that's what motivates you and helps you take your game to another level.