Steve Largent
Steve Largent
Stephen Michael "Steve" Largentis a retired American football player, enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and a former Republican politician, having served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma, from 1994 until 2002. Prior to his political career, Largent was a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League for his entire 14-season professional football career. He held several all-time receiving records when he retired...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth28 September 1954
CountryUnited States of America
When I look back over my career, having an opportunity to compete against really good players like Lester Hayes are some of the highlights.
I might not be a great athlete, but I think I'm a real good football player.
I always felt the gifts you need as governor were more suited for my personality. I'm a good team player, but I'm not a policy wonk. In Congress, you need 218 votes to make anything happen. When you're governor, you're the CEO of the state. You establish the vision and standards for the state. You're the leader.
Chuck had a million sayings and he didn't spare any on us. He was very much a motivator, but he was also a good thinker,
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It sure made me feel good to be here today, and have so many people say so many kind things.
I've seen guys come along with more ability - they've been faster or bigger or stronger - but they never worked hard to develop themselves. Sometimes I've wondered what I could have done with their talent. On the other hand, the tag that I was too small and slow made me work hard.
The tag that I was too small and too slow just made me work that much harder. Besides, quickness is more important than flat-out speed. How often does a receiver run 40 yards straight down the field? Not very often. Lateral speed is what counts. How quickly can you get in and out of a cut? I can do that as well as anyone.
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The threat environment is constantly changing, and static rules can quickly become outmoded or easily avoided by the fraudster.
I've always had this nightmare of going back to the Kingdome and seeing myself waddle in bald, overweight, with a big belly hanging over my belt, and I just imagine people going, 'That's Steve Largent?'
We must never become complacent in what is still a dangerous world,
That will happen sooner rather than later, too. He's the total package, and I wouldn't have said that three or four years ago. He's gained experience since then.
I think he would have broken some big plays in the second half. It says a little about the depth of the team, and the character of the team.