I would drive home and see people wearing my No. 34 jersey and wonder why, because I didn't feel worthy of that. And all the time I just knew people were staring at me, talking about me everywhere I went.

Anytime you play a team sport, the success of the team really makes everything better. It's nice.

One of my biggest problems is that I'm always so influenced by what other people are thinking about me.

It's good to do things slow in the bush. It makes you appreciate everything a lot more.

When you make that crossover from life to real life, when you're not treated as a child anymore but as a man, and you are no longer given the benefit of the doubt, it takes some courage to face that.

Growing up with two sisters, you either play by yourself or play Barbie with them. I played by myself.

I am more mature. I'm a better football player. I just feel like this is my time.