I am an African-American in America. That will never change. But I don't have to be defined by that.

One thing my dad always told me, was he would make sure I always had what he didn't have. He couldn't play basketball because he didn't have tennis shoes - so I had five pairs of tennis shoes.

My dad served 21 years and my mom did 13, so through that process, they taught me that I always have to give back.

That's the goal. Just to go out and not try to prove anybody wrong but just let your talents speak for themselves.

I grew up in the military. I've lived that life. I know that our soldiers are out there fighting for our right to vote, and they're out there fighting for other countries' rights to vote... Guys have been dying for it, and we have to go out and exercise it.

I don't want people to say I'm a solid quarterback. I want to be the best, and I'll continually work until I get there.

I think there are [gay players] right now, and if they're looking for a window to just come out, I mean, now is the window. My view on it is, yes, I am a Christian, but to each his own. You do what you want to do.