A lot of people don't know about me, but when I had my opportunity, I was able to go in there and get the job done. I want to be kind of the X-factor: throw that little card out and still be able to get the job done.
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I was on the cusp of being drafted/not drafted," he said. "I came in being a free agent. When (Colts President Bill) Polian and coaches around here talk to you, they say, ‘You're not here just to be a markup, a walkup. You're here because we believe you can help the organization.’

Here, it's apparent they mean it. With (former running back) Dominic Rhodes – a lot of free agent guys come in here and have great opportunities and great careers here. You kind of get the drift."