John Avery ( 10 of 10 )
It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it read more
It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it is a curse because I don't get the opportunities that I normally would get. But if I am in a situation that is out of my control, everyone is still going to hold me responsible.
I liked the feeling of being in the middle of trouble and trying to find a way out. Football is read more
I liked the feeling of being in the middle of trouble and trying to find a way out. Football is my life story happening on a football field.
We're talking about twenty-something years of professional ball. You have seen every defence you can possibly see. Every type of read more
We're talking about twenty-something years of professional ball. You have seen every defence you can possibly see. Every type of athlete, every type of blitz, every type of coverage. You've seen everything.
That was a no-brainer because my father played football,
That was a no-brainer because my father played football,
If you're one of the top one or two in the league, why should age be a question? It's different read more
If you're one of the top one or two in the league, why should age be a question? It's different if he's taking snaps and his rheumatism is acting up, you know what I mean?
a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.
a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.
My mother worked hard for a long time and now I work hard to make sure that she doesn't have read more
My mother worked hard for a long time and now I work hard to make sure that she doesn't have to work, ... It gives me something to push for and it keeps me humble.
That guy is a beast. Not only is he big but he's smart.
That guy is a beast. Not only is he big but he's smart.
Me playing and wanting to start would be selfish and not a team thing. If the timing isn't there, you read more
Me playing and wanting to start would be selfish and not a team thing. If the timing isn't there, you don't have a proper working machine. You've got a Ferrari with a Nissan engine and you can't have that now. It's like wearing white socks with dress pants.