DeAngelo Williams

You have to understand that in this league, we are all one play removed from being the starter or from being the backup, in any game. ”

I take pride in knowing the NFL is pink in October, sparking conversations everywhere about breast cancer and prevention, all in the spirit of my mom. ”

The University of Memphis didn't have the flashy profile or the national exposure. It's a great university. I love the offense. I love the atmosphere, the big city. They have everything I want. The only knock against them is they are not a great team. ”

You don't love hockey for the scores, you love hockey for the fights, right? ”

I did start out quiet, and I found out you can change a person's life by simply saying, 'Hey,' or, 'How was your day?' Not everybody gets that opportunity with the way society views you or how you look or the way you dress or how you interact. You hear the weird cliches: socially awkward. I think we're all socially awkward. ”

Pink is not a color - it's a culture to me. ”

Breast cancer, whether I like it or not, is part of my family's story. That's why I am so passionate about raising awareness, because I have seen firsthand how it can impact others. ”

It's always an emotional blow when you lose any guy, let alone a guy like Le'Veon Bell. ”

It ticks me off to hear people say, 'Hey man, at your age you don't look like you're slowing down a bit.' Like, can I just be a football player? Why does the 33 age have to coincide with me when you talking football? ”

I'm aware that if the ball is thrown in my direction, I'm expected to catch it because the media is going to be on my back. ”