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On The Line: The toughest of athletes dreads missing out on action

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. -- Having the freedom to go and enjoy watching my kids play sports and other activities without having the pressure of missing a workout or training session was one reason it was easy to retire, to walk away without any doubts.

While you're still on a roster, training probably is the most important thing going on in any athlete’s house. For the most part, the entire household moves on the same schedule as my workouts and running. That even goes for sporting events for the kids. Family vacations, cookouts and events usually don’t happen until after minicamp.