I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always been interested in.

I have read the Bible many times. But after fasting, and being baptized Orthodox, it's like reading a whole new Bible. You see the depth behind the words so much more clearly.

Football doesn’t define me. It’s what I do [and] how I carry out my faith.

I love the atmosphere football brings; I love being around my teammates; I love the struggle in football. I love the fact that it is a part of my life. I don't look at it as any more important or less important as any other part of my life.

America needs football. It's a real blue-collar sport; it's played with a blue-collar mentality, a mentality that's the backbone of this country.

It's important for me to have strong hair in case someone pulls it and tries to rip it all out.

A big hit is all part of the game. If you want to make a lot of big hits, you forget about the one you just made and move onto the next one.