"My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision."

Heart, Decision, Desire

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"My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision."

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"My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't be too bad because it produced them."

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"The Proclamation does not, indeed, mark out exactly the course I should myself prefer. But I am ready to take it just as it is written, and to stand by it with all my heart."

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"Let's just win it and go home."

Home

"I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game."

Chance

"The game is the ultimate significance to me because it is so important to a lot of people. It has left a mark on our culture to be voted as one of the best to ever play."

People

"Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle."

Life

"It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization."

Experience

"Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should take as much time as possible to sort through my feelings and make sure that my feelings were backed with conviction."

Time

"I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best."

Coach

"I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of them."

Experience

"My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision."

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