You know, even though I feel that I can still play the game, God has made the answer clear to me. Retirement is now. I have to retire as a Green Bay Packer. Donald Driver More Quotes by Donald Driver More Quotes From Donald Driver I was so raw I didn't know about the Lambeau Leap-a Packer player celebrates catching a touchdown by leaping into the stands. It was started by Leroy Butler years before and has been copied by players all over the league. Don't be fooled, though. The only legitimate Lambeau Leap is celebrated by a Packer at Lambeau Field. Donald Driver player league years Stars do not struggle to shine, rivers do not struggle to flow, and you will never struggle to excel in life because of the power of your passion. Donald Driver passion stars struggle In my final years in Green Bay, when I wasn't getting the ball, people would ask me why I never complained. Donald Driver selfish winning years Everywhere I go now, people are like, 'That's the guy from 'Dancing With the Stars!'' It's pretty good that you're not just a football player but you're in the entertainment world. Donald Driver stars player football It took me 13 years to win a Super Bowl. But it only took me one season to win a 'mirror ball.' Donald Driver mirrors winning years I play in front of 70,000 fans week in and week out, and I may drop the ball in practice, I may run the ball the wrong way, but once it's game time, it's game on. Donald Driver practice games running We are not familiar with losing, and that is one thing we stress in this locker room: Dont get familiar with losing, because we never lose games here. I think a lot of guys know that, and they know the tradition behind the Green Bay Packers, so it is time for us to get on this road and start winning games. Donald Driver stress winning thinking You want a friend who's going to tell you the truth. That's what it's about. If you don't have a friend who's going to tell you the truth every time something comes up, you feel like he's not a true friend. Donald Driver you true-friend truth time My kids know there's no candy, no soda, until the weekend. Those are the days they get to indulge in their sweets. We're big on organic food. I'm not a diet guy; I don't believe in diets. I just believe in a great meal plan. Donald Driver great weekend food believe There is no way I could have played fourteen years in the NFL if I didn't work my butt off on the practice field perfecting my technique or spend hours upon hours in the film room studying defenses. Donald Driver studying practice work way Growing up the way I grew up, food was scarce. So when you had an opportunity to eat, you ate. When I graduated from high school and went to college, I weighed 160 pounds. So, I knew I had to put on the weight. I ate everything from fried food to fried chicken wings. When I came to Green Bay, I did the same thing because I was 172 pounds. Donald Driver you green opportunity food I grew up homeless, you know, lived in and out of U-Haul trucks and, you know, apartment houses, friends. Donald Driver know you homeless friends I've always said I never want to wear another uniform. I've always said that I owe it to the fans to retire as a Packer. I feel like I can still play, but if I can't play for my organization, then I can't play for anyone else. Donald Driver uniform feel never organization God has blessed me to be where I'm at today. All the trials and tribulations I faced throughout my career and life. Look at where I'm at now, I'm the all-time Packers leading receiver of that franchise. That tells you a lot. Donald Driver me god today life What defines greatness is when you hold all the records and what you mean to your fans, on and off the field, because that is who ranks you as the greatest receiver of all-time. The guy that holds all the records, the guy that has set the stage for all of us, you have to give it to Jerry Rice. Donald Driver your you greatness fans I'm born and raised in Houston, Texas, but Wisconsin is always going to be a home for me, and I'll always be back. Donald Driver back me born home This is an opportunity to walk away from the game knowing that I've given it all that I can. Donald Driver walk game i-can opportunity I'm not trying to be the highest-paid receiver in the National Football League. I've never received that, and that's not ever going to happen. So I'm fine with what I have, I make good money, and I'm happy about it. Donald Driver good money happy football Writing is a lot of fun for me; that's not to say it's easy, but I really do enjoy it. Donald Driver me enjoy easy fun I like to work from home. I do most of my writing in bed, late at night after everyone has gone to sleep. I need to be alone with my thoughts, and late at night is about the only time that can actually happen. Donald Driver alone work home time
