“Football is what I do, not who I am.”
A concept that is lost on far too many players. As rewarding as the game can be, the reality is that when it is over – and it will be sooner than you could possible expect – they still have another 50+ years of their life to live. In rare cases, some can turn their post-football life into a more lucrative one. Look no further than former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Baron Batch as a prime example.
Will Allen embodies that quote.