"Well family is obviously the most important. There was a time when I thought football was the most important."

"And having a strong family, you know we've lost some members of our family and had some setbacks, but I think a good family and kids all those things I thought at one time... you got to be kidding me... Those things are so important they enable you to go on."

"If you grew up in a household with a football coach who looks like a drill sergeant, you would think you would be tough."

"In spite of reports about playing with various teams, I'm enjoying retirement with my family and have no plans to play football."

"A resilient spirit knows that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"I'm still really close with everyone at home and their parents - and their brothers and sisters. I was so, so, so lucky to grow up as part of a community and I don't take that for granted. I try very hard to stay part of it."

"To walk the path of enlightenment means every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."