SHAUN ALEXANDER

I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here.

When you're on the road, there's no time for second chances and messing yourself up.

I grew up loving Walter Payton. My dad used to always show us film of him.

I think when you're winning, your uniforms are cool.

My favorite sports movies, I like 'Remember the Titans' and 'Hoosiers' Jimmy Chitwood, from the corner.

Everyone knows me and my wife's story. We didn't have sex until we got married.

If I could have anybody I haven't had, I'd want to interview somebody like Jay-Z or Puff Daddy, pick their minds a little bit.

I'm healthy and excited to play. And I think this year can be a big year for me if I get the opportunity. I can still play the game. I think I can help a team get to the Super Bowl.

I am a better running back every time I step on the field. I try to get better each game, each summer, each season.

My two favorite movies are 'Coming to America' and 'Boomerang'.

Medicine's good for some people. Not for me.

I told Clinton I want him to rush for 2,000 yards. And I want our team to go to the Super Bowl and win it. I've been there and not won it. It's really simple for me. You get stats, fame and fortune, but if you don't end up with the ring you're never satisfied.

We don't just want to win the Super Bowl, we want to make a dynasty. I want to be a player who makes that a reality.

Without bragging, I've been blessed to have five of the greatest statistical years for a running back.

The key thing with any football player is, what can he do when he gets on the field.

After the smoke clears, I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here. I think there will be more smiles when the smoke clears.

We play a violent sport.

To be the highest-paid running back ever is quite an honor.

I think that it won't be long before a team calls that says, 'Just go do what you do'.

I always play every game like my back is against the wall, that this could be it.

I think there will be more smiles when the smoke clears.

For me, you've got to play football first. We're not trying to be accountants. The money takes care of itself. That's kind of how I think anyway.

One thing I've been doing since I was a little kid and that's score touchdowns so if somebody needs somebody to get in the red zone and do some work, I could probably still do that pretty well.

Time heals all wounds, unless you pick at them.

I am ready. I'm in great shape. My workouts have been great. I'm ready to get back and help a team get to the Super Bowl.