Use me as an example of an instrument of change.

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

It's always something that's going to be a part of me. It's the reason why I work so hard each and every day. It's the reason I come to work dedicated to become the best that I can be. Nothing's going to come easy in life, and I've learned a lot of lessons, some the hard way, and I think just the things that I've been through have helped mold me into the person I am and what (is in) my future and that's continuing to do things the right way.

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

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.

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 willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions.