It's important to me to be a complete player.

Tight end is one of the hardest positions to play in football. It's right up there with quarterback and cornerback. You have to have the skills of a wide receiver and the strength of an offensive lineman, and it's not easy to balance those two.

Football is my love. Football is what I'm going to do. I'm a football player first.

Football comes naturally to me, but basketball is a challenge, that's why I like it so much.

I love football. The games are a pure rush. By the time I'm done playing, I want to be among the best tight ends ever to play the game.

Given a full summer to practice basketball, and especially my jump shot, I know that I could play in the NBA and do well.

Adversity in life teaches you.