I've played this game since I was in second grade, and there's nothing more important to me than playing football.

When you lose things like football, which is the game I love - and this is the most important thing in my life - it really puts everything in perspective.

It's everything to me. This is my life. I love football so much.

I'm a villain. But hey, villains have fans, too. They might have more fans than the heroes, and I'm OK with that.

Being able to play basketball at a high level, adjusting to the ball in the air, quick feet, quick hands and all that stuff definitely translates to playing tight end in the National Football League.

Preparation starts after the game before.