FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When C.J. Mosley signed his record-breaking contract on March 13, he became known as "The $85 Million Linebacker." While he appreciates the commitment by the New York Jets, he isn't fond of the label. He doesn't believe success should be measured by the size of a paycheck. If there's a number that reflects his personal journey, which began in a small town on Alabama's Mobile Bay, he'd like it to be 32.
Mosley wore No. 32 during his decorated career with the Alabama Crimson Tide, his tribute to late childhood friend Robert Hardy, who donned the number as a middle-school football player.