I think if I were a college professor, no one would say I was uncomfortable about being shy because that might be expected. But I think because of people's stereotypes, they think of a football player as someone who is very outgoing and I'm not.
The people that I see on the street, they treat me more as a human being and not just an icon or a football player.
What I would tell young players is that as you get older, the best thing you can do is try to have other interests and have opportunities.
If you identify yourself as a great football player, anytime anyone challenges that, you're going to have some kind of problem.
I think sometimes when it comes to sports, and especially relationships between players and coaches, that people lose track, lose a sense of reality.
Well, I don't think I've necessarily ever been a passionate football player or a passionate person.
I am more mature. I'm a better football player. I just feel like this is my time.