Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexanderis a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Alabama, and was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. In May 2011, he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Alexander set numerous NFL and Seattle Seahawks' franchise records, and was named the NFL MVP in 2005. He was also named to...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth30 August 1977
CityFlorence, KY
CountryUnited States of America
We have an unbelievable team, an unbelievable group of fans. Prayer works. I get knocked out and guys step up. One guy goes down and another guy steps up.
We're here playing the greatest game of our lives, which we're going to have to do to win.
It's not a denial thing. It's not like it's not happening. But, to me, you have got to play football first. We're not trying to be financial guys, accountants or businessmen. We're football players. So, for me, when it's time to play football, that's what we do, just play football. Business and money and contracts all take care of themselves.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but if you just set one goal -- 'We're destroying everyone and winning the Super Bowl' -- then that's just it. It's win or lose.
I am proud of Mo and this whole team. I have been telling everybody for the last couple years that we were close to being a championship team, and I was proud of the guys this year for always accepting challenges. This was just another challenge. You lose a player, and guys just step up.
This is all new to us. Mike tells us all just to enjoy the ride.
I went from not knowing who I am -- Batman or Robin? -- to a guy who was healthy enough to play. I got knocked out, but it wasn't about me. It's about us, a team. We're willing to pick up our falling brother.
It is going to be exciting to see us come out next year and prepare our trip to Miami.
At the same time, we've already started with Seattle and the conversations will continue (Monday) and we told them if it's correct, it's correct. But if it's not, we're going to play the field. If Carolina comes correct or Arizona, or whoever else it could be, Jacksonville, whoever, that is what it is.
I don't really listen to talk. Usually, when people talk they get my linemen upset, and after a while, they stop.
Every flight is going to be at least three hours. Now every team has to take that trip to us. You don't feel the same after flying on a plane all day.
He is always going to find a way to laugh and enjoy himself. But it's one of those things, it comes off balanced. He knows when to get serious and he knows when to laugh.
That might help us. The Steelers have played great on the road in the playoffs, but this might be the closest they've had to a home game with all of the support here in Detroit.
I never really thought I could be with another team. But it was neat to be with the Carolina guys.