John Avery

a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.

a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.

We're talking about twenty-something years of professional ball. You have seen every defence you can possibly see. Every type of read more

We're talking about twenty-something years of professional ball. You have seen every defence you can possibly see. Every type of athlete, every type of blitz, every type of coverage. You've seen everything.

If you're one of the top one or two in the league, why should age be a question? It's different read more

If you're one of the top one or two in the league, why should age be a question? It's different if he's taking snaps and his rheumatism is acting up, you know what I mean?

It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it read more

It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it is a curse because I don't get the opportunities that I normally would get. But if I am in a situation that is out of my control, everyone is still going to hold me responsible.

My mother worked hard for a long time and now I work hard to make sure that she doesn't have read more

My mother worked hard for a long time and now I work hard to make sure that she doesn't have to work, ... It gives me something to push for and it keeps me humble.