I never met him. But just growing up where Deacon Jones did, he motivated me to be great, showing the NFL was possible.

My guy growing up was Deacon Jones from Eatonville, Florida, where I'm from.

Me, coming from a low-income background, I really didn't take my studies serious as a young kid.

Growing up where I'm from, some people are afraid of cops. They don't really like cops. And what a lot of people don't realize is, they're really not the bad guys. They're really on our side, they're really trying to help us out. And sometimes, we don't understand that.

I think, when you reach the top level, it is less about the money itself; it is important only because the level of earning shows the importance of the player or the manager. I don't think people want to have the money just to spend it. It is a reflection of your importance in football.

I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.

I'm a competitive person. I love the game of basketball. I'm a gym rat.

I really liked sports and athletic stuff, but I was a total nerd.