He stands out in a crowd of people because of his great mass, but easily blends in with the rest of his team when he puts on the number 93 red-white-and-blue helmet that separates him from the rest. There is more to the New England Patriots defense tackler Richard V. Seymour.

Seymour than meets the eye. This well-oiled machine enjoys all that life has to give. He came from a loving and supportive family to the over-flowing success and enjoyment of the game he’s loved since childhood; from playing football on Sundays with his fathers and uncles to playing in front of millions of people at Gillette Stadium. The 6′ 6″, 310-pound Richard Seymour (a.k.a; Big Sey) is a force to be reckoned with on the field. When emotions run high and the adrenaline is pumping, opponents can only hope that they are not in the crosshairs of this talented DT. His unique style and speed keep his opponents guessing what his next move will be. This DT, who resembles a cheetah in the wild stalking its prey, can easily fill the shoes of a full back. When you add his height and weight transforming into an excellent receiver when needed is no challenge. Richard holds all the talents that can easily define him as a triple-threat to any opposing team that dares to test the talents of this Patriots defensive linemen. When asked about how he feels about being double-teamed, he just simply shared his thoughts on how players and coaches could better themselves by observing the players and how they perform, especially throughout the fourth quarter, no matter if the team is winning or losing. This better helps both sides examine what has to be done for improvement as well as continued success (Sounds like good coaching material to me).

When asked about other aspects of his life Richard explains how he has been blessed in his career as well as his personal life with a wife a two young children. He had a positive upbringing by parents Richard, Sr. and Deborah Seymour who provided him with a very sound and dedicated family structure. These important life assets have taught him to take nothing for granted. As easy as you get, it is as easy for it to be taken away. This rings true especially in a time where respect, loyalty, talks of trade, the infamous salary cap, and the no-guarantee contract are topics that run rampant through the NFL. Richard believes that nothing stays the same and that he feels truly blessed to be part of an organization such as the New England Patriots. In 2001, Richard was a first round draft pick for the New England franchise while attending Georgia on a football scholarship.

Richard explains that loyalty and true passion for the game as well as talent are three attributes that make a great player no matter what the position. And that players, both rookie and vet, should let the passion and love for the game be their motivation and not the money. When asked if he was disappointed that he had to sit out on the Pro Bowl, Richard explained that it is a great honor to be asked to play in the Pro Bowl. However, he was very pleased that he was able to take part in the Super Bowl-every player’s ultimate goal.

In response to where he would like to see him self after the NFL, Richard stated in a very articulate southern drawl, “Honestly I haven’t given that much thought. I have not reached my peak as a player and feel as though I have many more years to show my true potential.” And with that final sentence, the hour-long interview (originally only supposed to be 20 minutes) slowly came to an end. Richard said his closing statements, made a few other remarks, and said goodbye. As a journalist it can be difficult to compose a genuine article if you are not on the same page as the person that you are interviewing. That was not the case with the Big Sey; he was very warm a personable and is the true epitome of what a person and athlete should be. At the beginning of the interview Richard told a story of how as a child he dreamed of becoming a pilot. Fortunately ,due to certain height and weight requirements, that dream never left the ground. Instead Richard found a way to reach to new heights and to not only sore with the birds and the eagles, but to beat ’em.