Devin Hester Quotations

We're still struggling. I have to do what's best for my family. Our house is still damaged from the hurricane. My roof caved in. I have to take this opportunity for my family.

I got a great block from my teammates. I'm very happy, but I won't dwell on this.

I want to thank the coaches. They always were there for us and they always will. ... Whatever their plans are for the future, I wish the best for them.

I was almost brought to tears. I knew I was faster than that. When I heard the time, it upset me. But I knew I'd have a second chance and I was going to come out here and prove out here that I'm capable of doing it. I just thank God it's all over now.

My mom is like God. Basically without her, I wouldn't be here today. She's always been the one to keep my head up with whatever struggle I've been through in life.

It flooded our house out. We had to throw our furniture and everything away. So I feel this is the best opportunity to come out and provide for her.

With wealth, I can do pretty much what I want. But you've got to provide a good example because you have a lot of people that look up to you now.

Whenever I got a shot, the team that selected me, I just promised myself that I would give them something that they wouldn't regret... The Chicago Bears drafted me, and I'm going to make sure they're not second-guessing themselves about that.

Things happen in NFL games. I don't try to dwell on it. I try to say, It happened. Let's move onto the next one.

I've been getting a little down knowing that teams weren't kicking the ball to me. It was taking some of the fun out of it.

After going out to work in the hot sun every day, she doesn't have to worry about that anymore.

It's a godfather relationship. He's been through the trials and tribulations.

It's a little nagging pain, but I feel deep down inside I'm 100%. I'm going to go out and play like it.

Not starting wouldn't be a disappointment, because I know once I get a chance to get in there, I'm going to make the best of it. It doesn't take as many plays as you might think to have an impact.

It's been three weeks in a row that I've had a problem with (dehydration). I don't know what it is because all I've been doing is drinking water.

It was my first time actually hearing Deion talk. I was very excited.

It went pretty good. They need a great return guy as well as a nickel back, and it sounds like I'm one guy they're looking at.

I want to show the world that I do run a 4.3 (over 40 yards) and I could slip into a 4.2.

It's really not any secret. It's just natural instinct. I'm a visual-type player who can see things before they happen.

I just want to be a key player. Whenever I'm called on, I just want to make the play at the right time. I want to step up and do my best. I would like to start, but I'm not concentrating on being a starter.

I know I'm a football player. No matter where they pick me, that's fine with me. I'm just ready to go in right away... and help out any way I can.

I know I'm a football player. No matter what opinion people have, that's fine with me. I'm just willing to go in right away and get with a team and help any way I can. I'm a player that's willing to do anything.

I just tune that out. When I set my mind to something, that's what I'm determined to do. This was the right time to come out. There's no doubt I made the right decision.

I just felt like this was the right moment in time.