That's what you want; that's what you want to play for: fans that are in it and want it as bad as you do.
It wasn't until I stopped worrying about my own validation and finally refocused my energy on things I could actually change that I finally grew as a person and as a professional.
This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game. I think that's a totally overblown stat.
As flashy as draft picks are, the reality of them helping out in Year One anyway is not necessarily the case. That's not the reality.
Obviously, flagrant things have to be called. There are rules. You have got to play to the rules, no question.
I used to make fun when I got into the league, and I couldn't believe these old guys that didn't know artists on the radio, like in the weight room.
I can just remember games as a young player, counting my stats on the sideline. 'What am I now? I'm this many completions for this many attempts. I wonder what my rating is.'
I think the quarterback position, moreso than in all of sports, no other position compares - you rely on so many people to do your job.
I think you have to enjoy the wins. If you're not enjoying the process, there's a problem. You're not doing it for all the right reasons.
As a quarterback, especially when I come off to the sideline, I am trying to get things corrected, trying to get things figured out and move on to the next series.