Bruce was the consummate professional. I learned a lot from him – how to work, how to have longevity in this league. He was always the first one in the weight room and he was there to work. He did everything to a T. I took that as a lesson and knew that the work he put in was paying off. He was a quiet leader, but when he did speak up, he commanded everyone's attention. It was a privilege to run behind him as a running back. I brag all the time that I was able to play with Bruce. More than anything though, I had a great appreciation for him as a man – how he carried himself, being a man of God and a family man.
My favorite memory of Bruce was on the bus after the AFC Championship Game in Jacksonville. He had an unlit cigar in one hand and was staring out the window. I asked him how he was feeling and he said "This is everything I had hoped for and more." There was a sense of satisfaction that he was finally going to play in a Super Bowl after all of these years and all of the hard work. He loved the game and the competition the game presented and he was now going to play on game's greatest stage.
