Parker said his inspiration to persevere through the disappointment of being waived and remaining unsigned for months was drawn from his son, P.J., who recently turned 6, and from music. He often listened to rap artists whose lyrics paid homage to those who achieved success against long odds and through prolonged struggle.
"That's how I got through it,Zapatillas Nike Mujer Espa?a, really 鈥?music and my son and just knowing that I can play," Parker said. "That was probably the longest I've been away from football. It gave me a reality check and let me know who I was."
