With the physical mindset I play the game with, I expect to get hurt.

I actually enjoy the pain. That's what gives me the fire inside to get up and keep going.

It was the family tradition. I wanted to live up to the name-McNair.

I think I've always had the abilities, but the object has been to perform as well as I can.

The sense of urgency is real for me, because the window of opportunity is closing. Gotta get back to the Super Bowl, gotta get back there and win it.

I've never believed anyone could put more pressure on me than I put on myself. People expect great things from me. I expect great things from myself.

I've learned to be patient. When I was younger I rushed things a lot. I tried to attack the game. Now I get teammates more involved before I try to take over.