The attitude with which we approach the situation can determine our success or failure.

I feel one of the most significant honors a player can have in his sport is to have his number retired. Certainly for me to have that at Tennessee, it's with great pride.

Whenever people ask you where you're from and you say New Orleans, it's always going to create a conversation.

Some guys lose their focus. They get caught up in the business deals or the endorsements, and they lose their focus. For me, it's always about football. I've never lost sight of what's making all these other things happen.

My dad was a class person on and off the field. That's the person I want to be.

I walked around for a while angry, in a bad mood. ... 'Woe is me.' I've gotten over that. It doesn't do any good.

Boy, do I hate to lose.