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On The Line: Mental, physical stimulation instrumental to life after football

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. -- Looking back at life always gives off various emotions, depending on the type of memories you're seeking.

It can be about family, events, jobs or the best experiences that bring the fondest memories.

Playing in the NFL creates a lot of memories in a short amount of time. I'll be honest, I lived in the moment more than most. I always took advantage of the time I had, never thinking too much into the future and never dwelling on the past, either. Football really forced me into a mode of telling the truth.