107 Quotes by Nnamdi Asomugha

Something clicked, and I was like, 'I gotta be prepared. This could end at any time.' That was my second year in the league. From that point on I started doing broadcasting and things like that in an attempt to find my passion - something I could do after football.

After 11 seasons, I retired from football. Four months later I was in Ghana shooting 'Beasts of No Nation' as an executive producer.

As a player, you're not really in control of your destiny and the way you make a living.

I've been blessed. I've had a fortunate, successful career in the NFL. It's been longer than I initially expected when I came into the NFL.

I'm grateful for all the teams that I've played for, the fans, the organizations, the front offices, the list goes on and on.

Just to have the opportunity to play in the NFL, I think it's the biggest dream come true for me.

In great Al Davis fashion, he took a reach that he believed in and instilled confidence in me like nobody else could. I was able to become all that he expected of me.

I always grade myself hard.