Playing in the National Football League, you're told, you know, where to be, when to be there, what to wear, how to be there. Being able to step away from that, I have an opportunity to look deeper into myself and look for what's real.

My helmet is off; I'm not afraid anymore.

If I can walk, I'll play.

At the core, we're all spiritual beings.

I don't feel like my speed or my power or my desire to play this game has diminished at all.

I am an honest, God-fearing man who is intensely dedicated to being the best person I can be on and off the football field.

I'm nice because, when I was growing up, so many people weren't nice to me, and I remember how that felt. And I don't want to make anyone else feel like that. I value nice.