As a professional I am supposed to at all times conduct myself as such. Even in victory and in defeat we are to carry ourselves with class. I have to be honest, it is hard facing your coaches, family, and fans after a loss. I've seen people crying after a loss, I've even shed tears, because a loss can mean the difference between food tasting good at dinner or bad, the coke tasting just right or flat; bottom line, it affects several things. Like I've stated in previous entries I play the game not for money, fame, or for myself. I play the game for "Respect". Even in defeat, or a close victory, I will always hold my head high because I know, I can leave the field knowing I have given my all. And you don't have to wonder if I did or not, just watch the film. The eye in the sky never lies. The "eye" is the game film. It tells a story much different than what you will see on your favorite sports shows. It makes the all-pros seem "human" the non-drafted players "stand-out". There is one thing that I was taught as a young man, and that is humble in victory and hold your head up in defeat. We all will win but there is another side, failure. It is hard when you lose in the NFL. I don't mind the pain that comes in playing the games. But it hurts even more enduring that pain in a loss. ESPN should come to my house on Monday morning to see me walk after a game or to see me spend hours in the cold tub every week trying to get prepared for our game, or the hours of film me and my teammates watch through the week so on Sunday we can compete at a high level. Yes I am living my dream and I love playing football, but through all the ups and downs, or while I am doing a session at the Juvenile Detenion Center, teaching inmates Life Skills, I love giving back to others, what's been giving to me a chance to be great. I'm paid on Sundays to play great, but I also have an obligation to great to my community.
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