Ask Junior Seau
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New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau checked in for a live chat with NFL Nation on Tuesday, November 17, discussing playing for coach Bill Belichick, the nearly perfect season and his biggest influences.
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NFL.com,
Hey everyone. Junior Seau is here to chat live. He's ready for your questions. -
NFL.com,
Junior, your new show Sports Jobs with Junior Seau is premeiring on Versus on December 2nd. In the show you try out some of the different jobs around the sports world. Tell us abuot that experience ... and what was your favorite sports job? -
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Doing the show, it's so enjoyable to watch people who are unsung hereos to the pros today. Getting a chance to view what they do with the camera crews and their ways of adding to what we do on and off the field.
My favorite show was the PBR show, being around the live bulls and getting run over by a bull. Anyone can check that out on YouTube. -
Jim, West Virginia
3:36 PM ET
Did you think Bill Belichick's decision was the right decision?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Whatever Belichick calls, we play and we support. It's as simple as that. -
Peter Christian, Copenhagen Denmark
3:37 PM ET
Hey Seau, How do you feel on Bills decision sunday night? Do you think your defense could have held Manning from scoring? I hope the Patriots go to the superbowl again. You have big support here in Denmark. Peter
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Well Peter, we'll never know if we could have stopped them or not! -
Kellen, St. Louis, MO
3:38 PM ET
What was your most memorable moment in the NFL?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
I would say it would have to be the undefeated season with the Patriots. There's just so many memories and so much going on with that journey. After the 10th game of the season, it really felt like everyoen was against us. To muster those wins during a grueling season was really amazing. -
Ryan, Temecula
3:39 PM ET
If you could name one thing, whats your secret to good health and longevity in life and this sport?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
A lot of prayers, perseverence, and hard work. -
Bill Page, Pennsylvanis
3:39 PM ET
Junior, it is great to have you back on the team. Do you see yourself having a bigger role on defense as the season goes on?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
I only live one day at a time Bill, and enjoy every single minute of it! -
Josh, CT
3:40 PM ET
What do you think of Jerod Mayo? Is he a rising star?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Hi Josh. Jarod Mayo has the potential to do a lot of great things in the league. I really look forward to seeing him in years to come. -
Tom, Leicester, UK
3:40 PM ET
Hey Junior, huge fan! Just wondering who was the player who influenced you the most during your career?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
There are three. I would have to say Mike Singletary, Lawrence Taylor, and Clay Matthews. Singletary being the student fo teh game. LT being the supurb athlete he was, changing the game of football on defense. And then Matthews for his longevity. -
Stephen Dreikorn, Alexandria, VA
3:42 PM ET
Besides football, what other sports and hobbies do you enjoy?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Hi Stephen. I'm a great hoops player ... I averaged like three points per game in high school. I enjoyed it! -
nick, London, Uk
3:42 PM ET
How did you find the game at Wembly? Hopefully you also enjoyed seeing something of the City.
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
I didn't get to see much of the city, but I really enjoy the fan base that we have there. It's amazing how many London fans we have. But more importantly, they were cheering for both teams. We were both the home teams. -
nick, phoenix
3:43 PM ET
what is it about the the patriots and Belichick that makes you come out of retirement and still play at the lvl you do?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Hey Nick. It's trust. It's the word trust. You trust that they're going to do the right thing to give you teh chance to win. The ownership with Bob Craft and coach Belichick is the best coach to ever coach the game. That type of environment makes it so that you want to work every day. I really enjoy that. -
Derek, Tucson
3:45 PM ET
Do you think you will ever become an NFL coach?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Hey Derek. I thought about it. Maybe somewhere down the road, it might be something I look into. -
Paul, Florida
3:46 PM ET
is Belichick the best overall coach you've been with?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Coach Belichick has so much passion for the game, as much passion as I do. I respect that. He gives a chance every game. Every day at practice is a learning experience, because he doesn't kick around the tires or waste time. He's always doing something for the sake of winning ... he is the best coach I've ever been around. -
Randy, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
3:47 PM ET
Hey Junior... After tough losses, do players and coaches really care what the media thinks when they pass judgements on gametime decesions? ;)
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Well, we expect. If we didn't, it would surprise us or shock us. But once the game is over, in order to succeed, you have to have short time memory -- both good and bad. You have to close it off and move on. There's going to be challenges, and you have to look forward to those challenges. -
Jason Laramie, Portland, OR
3:48 PM ET
Have you surfed in New England yet? NH has fun waves!
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Yeah ... I'm a West Coast type of surfer. It has to be 60 degrees and up. So ... no, I haven't ... I'm spoiled. -
Corey, Mount Vernon, IN
3:49 PM ET
How would you rank Peyton Manning in quarterbacks you have played against?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
I really don't rank players ... it's hard to do. Everyoen has a different styles. It's not really fair to compare players in different eras. He's definitely one of the better QBs to play the game, though. -
mike, nj
3:50 PM ET
is anything less than a super bowl win considered a failure this year?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Hi Mike. No, we try to focus on our next game. That's the Jets. We have to take care of them -- any win or failure type of mentality is week to week. -
Rhodri Jones, Tredegar, Wales
3:51 PM ET
Hi Junior. Rookie safety Patrick Chung has really impressed me so far. What is he like as a person and do you think he has the skill set to be an all pro caliber player in the future ? Thanks.
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Chung is a very aggresive player. He's young, full of energy. He has passion for the game, and a bright future. He's got great upside, he really does. I love his attitude. -
sara Michelle, pittsfield, MA
3:51 PM ET
What is the main thing you guys will have to watch for playing the Jets this weekend?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
What we try to do with the Jets and any other team is defend teh run and turn them into a one-dimensional team. Of course, they have Sanchez, and he's a Trojan, so I won't hit him too hard. We'll try to force them into passing situations where we can pin our ears back and rush. That's really the plan with any team we face. -
roger gray, Farmington ME
3:53 PM ET
what is the one thing you can pass on to young players as advice?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
What I try to pass on is to basically stay humble and instead of speaking, try to listen. Take time to listen. Everything else will fall into place. -
Rob, Detroit, Michigan
3:54 PM ET
Junior im a huge fan since you were a charger. Realisitcally how much longer do you see yourself playing in the NFL?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
I can't say ... I really just try to live one day at a time and enjoy every day I have in this league. -
Steve G, NJ
3:54 PM ET
Do you think you will see the Colts again in the Playoffs this year?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
I don't know about that ... but I do know we're playing the Jets THIS WEEKEND! -
Raj, Toronto
3:56 PM ET
Hey Junior, What would be the one game that you will always look back 15 years from today?
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
The one game I want to always remember is the first game I played against the Raiders. I got sat down after the third play of the game. I had like 20 members of my family there, drinking cokes and eating popcorn, and I was sitting down on the bench after three plays. They didn't enjoy that too much. -
Junior Seau, New England Patriots
Well folks, that's all I have time for today. I appreciate all the questions and you checking in to chat live with me. And thanks for all the support from Patriots Nation, too. Everyone have a great day.
Junior.
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