Insightful Player® Testimonials
What NFL Players Are Saying About
the Insightful Player® Campaign
Kyle Arrington, New England Patriots
“Insightful Player® will make the world a better, more fun and safer place for all. It is so positive and will give kids and adults a lot of hope. Insightful Player® reminds everyone that the right attitude can make us powerful beyond measure and limitless in what we can do in the world. I am thrilled and definitely honored to be an Insightful Player®.”
Rocky Boiman, NFL Free Agent / Former Player: Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers
“Insightful Player® is fabulous and has a great message. We can all help each other out through this and do a great, great thing for our community and for our world. The NFL has such a large stage and it’s a part of our culture. What better example for kids than people who have gone through these trials and tribulations that football and life inevitably bring. I am very honored and very happy to be a part of Insightful Player®.”
Jason Brown, Saint Louis Rams
“The Insightful Player® is wonderful. I want to thank you for presenting this opportunity to me. Every player should be given the opportunity to share what is truly in their heart. My message is a about love and hope for a brighter tomorrow. If I can touch one child this has been worth it and I thank you.” Photo, courtesy of the Saint Louis Rams
Danny Clark, NFL Free Agent
“I love The Insightful Player® and I love the concept. There needs to be more of it. If there is anything you need let me know. I would love to see it grow.”
Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh Steelers
“Insightful Player® is great for everyone and everyone needs this. It is important for everybody in the world to see the environment that we grew up in, what we’ve overcome, how we did it and the benefits we received from facing adversity head on. This is where we got our strength from. The insights shared by each player is valuable. I hope this really inspires people, especially kids to follow their passion no matter what. Insightful Player® is wonderful and I thank you.”
Rashied Davis, Detroit Lions
“The Insightful Player® is a wonderful piece. I appreciate the Insightful Player® because it so positive! The Insightful Player® is taking a strong stand in showing the world all the positive things NFL players are doing.” Photo, courtesy of Bill Smith, Chicago Bears
James Dearth, NFL Free Agent
“I think The Insightful Player® is awesome! This will be huge for kids and adults.”
Chris Draft, NFL Free Agent
“The Insightful Player® is what it’s all about! The youth of today will acquire vital lessons from The Insightful Player by learning about the true passion and creativity of the NFL’s finest! The platform, that we as NFL players have, is one that I will continue to use for the betterment of communities in need across the country!”
Heath Evans, NFL Free Agent
“If the readers would emulate one aspect of each Insightful Player® message we could slowly but steadily change the world. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be an Insightful Player®.”
Antonio Garay, San Diego Chargers
“Insightful Player® is an inspiring and informative outlet for everyone. Coach Carew is a vessel giving people the opportunity to engage and learn about players’ true words and genuine feelings. I am more insightful about myself because of my conversation with Coach Carew. The Insightful Player® reminds people, to stay true to themselves and to fight the fight and make sure that the fight that they’re fighting is what they believe in and is in alignment with their morals and ethics.”
Jarvis Green, Houston Texans
“The premise of the Insightful Player® is caring about others – doing more for others rather than focusing on yourself. This will help the world because everybody feeds off of positive things. The Insightful Player® will help people believe more in themselves and this will help change the world.”
Steve Grogan, Former Player: New England Patriots
“Insightful Player® is a valuable asset to young people and adults too. We all need to conduct ourselves as if there’s somebody watching us at all times, because you never know how you might influence kids in a positive way or a negative way. It is great that Insightful Player® is getting these positive stories out there.”
Ken Harvey, Former NFL Player
“The Insightful Player® is awesome! People can see athletes in a different perspective other than that whole big dumb jock thing. We need to start seeing some good stuff about good people who are looking back because there is wisdom in their words. It’s an honor to be an Insightful Player®.”
Aaron Kampman, Jacksonville Jaguars
“Insightful Player® is very well done. We are on the same team and we have the same mission to create hope where there is none. It is tremendous to partner with Insightful Player® for a common goal. Our partnership is fun and it is the right thing to do.”
Reggie Kelly, Atlanta Falcons
“I appreciate the opportunity to be an Insightful Player®. A project like this can touch millions! I can’t think of anything with this level of uniqueness. I am excited about this and excited about you taking the initiative. My prayer is you stick to it, continue to work hard with it and let God bless it. ” Photo, courtesy of the Cincinnati Bengals
Myron Lewis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“I am honored to have been selected by and featured on Insightful Player® and Coach Carew. Insightful Player® brings to light the positive side of football. Coach Carew is filling a big need for the sport. And….she is the perfect person to fill that need! Thank you, Coach Carew. You are doing an unbelievable job. Keep it up.”
Devin McCourty, New England Patriots
“The Insightful Player® is great! Talking to Coach Carew is motivating. Insightful Player® humanizes the athlete and lets people get to know who we who we are. I am excited to be an Insightful Player®. “
Jason McCourty, Tennessee Titans
“The Insightful Player® will help the world because it will inspire people to realize that whatever they want to do isn’t far away if they really focus. It gives people insight into what we have gone through to get where we are today. We are regular people who have gone through some of the same struggles as everyone else. I am excited to be an Insightful Player®. “
Karl Mecklenburg, Former NFL Player
“The Insightful Player® is great! Kids don’t have role models and it is great The Insightful Player® offers this to them.”
Billy Miller, NFL Free Agent / Free Player: Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos
“Love what the Insightful Player® stands for, it’s awesome! It goes hand in hand with what I really believe – to take the opportunity to use this platform to make a difference in a positive way. To get the voice of the everyday athlete out as well as the super star. – that’s what I love about the Insightful Player®. “
Steve Nelson, New England Patriots Hall of Famer
“Insightful Player® is awesome! What it is doing is critical to our country. We have to look at where we leave this country for our kids and grand kids. That’s our responsibility. Something this positive is going to have a positive effect on young people.”
Montell Owens, Jacksonville Jaguars
“We need more of what you are doing. You are the first I’ve ever heard of doing something like this. I have actually had my eyes open and you are the first trying to make a difference on this scale and level. This is incredible! I am overjoyed! ” Photo, courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Kevin Reilly, Former NFL Player
“We need role models and the Insightful Player® is a great campaign! The messages we share will give the readers a sigh of relief because it will remind them they are not alone.”
Tony Richardson, NFL Free Agent
“The Insightful Player® is a great program; I am very excited about it! Some athletes have a tremendous platform and we should take advantage of it to help others. I believe in your passion and everything you are doing, this will benefit young people. Thank you for allowing me to be included.” Photo, courtesy of Laurel Austin
Gerome Sapp, NFL Former Player : Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts
“The Insightful Player® campaign is novel and a wonderful idea! People need and want to be inspired! Anybody who reads the stories can get some sort of insight into our lives and get some kind of inspiration. They can make themselves better by what we’re saying and how you put it together – it can have a positive influence on the world. Professional athletes being able to inspire people is a great combination. “
Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame Quarterback: Dallas Cowboys
“The Insightful Player® is a great idea. Influencing others in a positive way and opening up people’s minds to see things in a positive way is important.”
Andre Tippett, Hall of Fame Linebacker: New England Patriots
“The Insightful Player® campaign is a wonderful tool. We all need to read things, we all need to hear about other people’s stories to figure out what’s wrong, how to get better or how to get out of a funk. The Insightful Player® will give you an ability to cling to someone’s story, cling to some idea or cling to some thought that may trigger something and inspire you on to greatness. I cannot wait to see the total package of your project. Thanks for including me.” Photo, courtesy of the New England Patriots
Ben Utecht, Former NFL Former Player: Indianapolis Colts & Cincinnati Bengals
“I believe Insightful Player® is laying a foundation of inspiration for many who don’t have answers or thoughts on how to approach life and it’s many twists and turns. My hope is that, through Insightful Player®, readers will be able to find their own truths and stand confident in them while also experiencing special growth within themselves. Thank you Insightful Player®.” Photo, courtesy of the Cincinnati Bengals
Damian Vaughn, Former NFL Player
“The Insightful Player® has an incredible vision and this vision is much, much needed. We need more leaders to stand up in the way that the Insightful Player® has laid out a map for them to do so. I see tremendous potential in the Insightful Player® and I think it has a huge, huge, huge value in our culture. It provides a format for athletes to connect in a different way with young kids in such a hugely positive way. I love it!”
Benjamin Watson, Cleveland Browns
“The Insightful Player® is really needed and it will have a positive impact on the world. The hope is that the impact of the first person who reads the article will spread to a second and third person and each person will become motivated to spread the message to somebody else. The Insightful Player® will be successful because people will gravitate to it.” Photo, courtesy of the New England Patriots
Daniel Wilcox, Former NFL Player
“Coach Carew is an amazing person. I definitely give the Insightful Player® two thumbs up. I can’t wait to start reading the stories you are writing. Thank you very much. I appreciate the opportunity to be an Insightful Player®. “
Blaise Winter, Former NFL Player
“It is about time that someone takes a stand and highlights noteworthy NFL players and former players. Our kids need role models and The Insightful Player® is a blessing.”
Usama Young, Cleveland Browns
“The Insightful Player® is major and just what the world needs. So many people overlook how much professional athletes contribute to our youth. It is important to do everything we can to inspire kids. I admire you for what you are doing.”
