08/12/2023
“All good things must come to an end.” The meaning of that saying is pretty simple, really. Great things in life cannot last forever. Everything is temporary.
To have the kind of playing-career experience that I had in the NFL was nothing short of amazing, and my level of gratitude for the journey — the ups, the downs, the in between — is immeasurable. In short, my NFL story is hard to believe, and it’s filled with a plethora of “pinch-me” moments.
Whether you were an owner, a general manager, a coach, a teammate, a member of the support staff, a massage therapist, a fan, or the family of my own, each and every one of you has impacted me in some way throughout my career. From the bottom of my heart, I am forever grateful and appreciative for every bit of support you have given me. You were my motivation to go the extra mile to win each and every week. And we can all agree that the week is always a little better after any kind of win in life, right?
And now? Lucky me. My favorite team has been waiting for me at home to join them full-time — no contract needed. I’m excited to be more present with my family and to focus all of my attention on what matters to me outside of football. For the longest time, my career has naturally filled my schedule, and my wife has taken the reins at home. My oldest is 10 years old, and I’ve been away from him for large chunks of nine years. My younger two boys are eight and five. For most of their lives, Dad hasn’t been fully present. So, without interruption, I’m ready for this next stage of life.
As the football chapter, this “good thing,” comes to an end, it also opens a door for new endeavors that come my way. Charity work is an integral part of my core values, and I’m looking forward to pursuing more opportunities to give back. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t also thinking about all of the golf courses I’ve yet to visit. And in my book, a Little League position titled “Coach Rob” has a pretty nice ring to it.
Thanks for the ride
