The game has changed since the '70s as more coaches have looked at ways to make it tougher on defenses. But I'm glad my career turned out the way it did - I would have never gotten a chance to learn the defensive side of the ball.

I just don't think you pass on a great quarterback if you have the opportunity. If need be, you can trade it away.

It's the journey that matters. Learning is more important than the test. Practice well, and the games will take care of themselves.

When it's over, it's over is part of football's greatest appeal to me. When a game ends, win or lose, it's time to prepare for the next one.

You never know what's going to happen. My mother was an English teacher. If someone had told her that I was going to write a book, she would never have believed that. So you can never say never.

There are certain bridges that are not worth crossing, no matter what others think. Loyalty and relationships are important.

I think there are times when I believe God welcomes the circus into our lives to give us an opportunity to show that there’s another way to live and respond to things.