As Ricardo Lockette held a press conference to announce his retirement last week, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll took a seat in the first row alongside reporters to hear what the former wide receiver had to say and offer his support.
Lockette's life changed on Nov. 1. He suffered a career-ending neck injury while covering a punt against the Dallas Cowboys. At the age of 29, Lockette is facing a period of dramatic transition.
"I feel like I should be sitting out there with my tights on, getting ready to do some extra work now, getting ready to catch some balls, go run some extra laps," Lockette said.