I Don't Know The Right Way To

One Of The Flabby Lines You Hear Sometimes Is, 'speak Truth To Power'. Power Knows The Truth. It's Speaking The Truth To Yourself That's The Challenge.

Shortly After The End Of Last Season, I Felt That I Probably Would Not Return For The 1999-2000 Season. I Also Felt That I Should Take As Much Time As Possible To Sort Through My Feelings And Make Sure That My Feelings Were Backed With Conviction.

It Was A Wonderful Experience To Play In The Nfl, And I Have No Regrets. I Truly Will Miss Playing For The Lions. I Consider The Lions' Players, Coaches, Staff, Management And Fans My Family. I Leave On Good Terms With Everyone In The Organization.

My Desire To Exit The Game Is Greater Than My Desire To Remain In It. I Have Searched My Heart Through And Through And Feel Comfortable With This Decision.

My Mother Was A Huge Influence On Me. She Was A Living Example Of What A Christian Should Be. Her Conviction, Her Discipline. She Would Rather See Other People Happy Than Herself.