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If your dream ain't bigger than you, there's a problem with your dream.

If you're not in the parade, you watch the parade. That's life.

If you wagered $5,000 on each of my winning NFL picks in 2012 and $500 ($550) on each of my losing picks, you'd be ahead $70,050. Wow.

If you want to win forever, you've got to ALWAYS COMPETE.

I get stronger as the game goes on.

I grew up on games like Madden and NBA Jam, then moved on to NFL 2K on Dreamcast. The game I really loved was Virtua Tennis.

I had pro offers from the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, who were pretty hard up for linemen in those days. If I had gone into professional football the name Jerry Ford might have been a household word today.

I have to go out there and show scouts and GMs and coaches just what I can do: Run as fast as I can and try to show them I have great hands and good technique where I can be on the line blocking.

I had two things I could do: I could run over you, and I could put a good stiff arm on you. That was about it.

I have the mentality that if you come in playing not to get hurt, that's when you're going to get hurt. So I play relentless.

I have to fit in. Wherever they want to use me, that's fine.

I hope our hopes and aspirations are bigger than setting records.

I just always felt I'd be playing football in the NFL - or at least playing for a living.

I just liked to play football, no matter what the position.

I keep my eyes wide open. Because trouble is out there.

I know how difficult my rookie year in the NFL was and I know how competitive this sport is.

I know the coaches definitely trust me and my ability to throw the football.

I know the pressure I'm under. I know who I'm following.

I learned a long time ago that you don't have to go around using bad language and trying to hurt people to show how macho you are. That stuff won't get you anywhere, it just shows lack of vocabulary and character.

I'll call somebody 'dumb' or 'stupid' if they make a dumb or stupid play. I don't know any other word for it, and if they don't like the word, that's too bad.

I'll just say this. There was no way we were going to lose at home on this day in this in this city for all those people.

I love football. I'll watch the NFL before I watch any NBA.

I'm an old-school guy.

I'm an example of why people deserve second chances.

I'm a serious person by nature - sometimes too serious.

I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid.

I'm definitely going to bounce back, I don't doubt that one bit. The thing about this is you have to expect that when you're a back my age. You can't feel slighted if someone says that because it's a reality that it's abnormal for a guy my age to still be starting in the NFL. I can accept that. I still understand what the truth is to me, and that's what I believe. I don't really care what people say.

I'm doing the exact same thing and adding a little bit more flexibility. I'm going to bench here. I'm not a kicker who's just going to hang out at practice. I'm going to be in the weight room pushing linebackers, defensive ends, tight ends. I'm going to push everyone. whatever I'm doing, I'm putting up numbers that someone else would do. Not only do I love working out, but at the same time it's able for others to maximize their potential.

I'm just here so I won't get fined.

I'm one of the most competitive guys in the NFL. Believe me, nobody wants it more than me.

I'm out there having as good a time as I did in the backyard since I was five-years-old.

I'm passionate about the game of football.

I'm really not vocal and expressive, but I'm starting to get more comfortable to open up.

I'm the best corner in the game. When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that is the result you are going to get. Don't you ever talk about me.

In the NFL a lot of times everyone gets caught up in the business side of things. For them it's all about money and it really leaves a sour taste in your mouth.

I'm much more comfortable and confident running out on the field in front of 70,000 people instead of standing in front of a camera trying to say some lines.

I hired top-notch people, trusted them to do their jobs, and then came to grips with the fact that I wouldn't be coaching as much.

In the NFL, you have a short shelf life. As a running back, if you're the first pick, and you're NFL life expectancy is only 3.5-6 years, your first big contract might not come until three years in - well, you might never get there. They need to get those signing bonuses up front because nothing is guaranteed.

I remember my mistakes more than my success.

I said to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, 'You realize that's the first time anybody associated with the league has made that connection?' And I remember, he was a litttle... annoyed. He was annoyed.

I remember one point seeing I had like 60-some different cell phones. I know I only use one.

I said all along that God is in control.

I scored a touchdown on the first reception I made in the NFL and spiked the ball. The instant I did, I felt horrible and couldn't wait for the game to end so I could call Coach Bryant and apologize. He said he didn't even notice, but I never spiked the ball again.

I see young quarterbacks just coming into the league, and they're throwing screens and layoffs right away. As funny as this might sound, I really learned a lot by going downfield, even in tight coverage.

Is this my best team ever? I won't know that for another 20 years or so.

I take being a role model seriously.

It came down to the obvious point that all the union cared about was the money and these other things certainly didn't matter enough. It's a tremendous situation that they have and it has become burdensome for the teams. Yes, we're asking for some relief going forward. I don't think that was unreasonable.

It doesn't hurt me. I'm not governed by the fear of what other people say. Events don't elicit feelings; I think beliefs elicit feelings, and I understand what my beliefs are and I know how I am.

It doesn't matter if you want to be in the NFL or do something else. If you want something great, you won't get it sitting around.

It feels good to give back to the people who support you.