Question 3: You were known for your versatility as a player. How has that helped you in life, as well?

There's the old saying in work and sports: The more you can do, the longer they will keep you around. In pro football, not everyone can do multiple things, normally it will be specialties for guys. But you have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone at times, in football and in life, and in doing that you become more versatile in your game and in life. I took the challenge head on and most people who do can be versatile in their field.

Chuck Noll would always tell us, "You got to get on with your life's work." At first I didn't understand what he was saying. Now I understand he was saying, "If you could play pro sports, how long are you going to play?" Chances are not very long. And even if you play 10 years and are 32 and retired, what will you do with the other 50-odd years of your life. So find something!