If he isn't feeling it, he isn't feeling it.

In the days to follow his announcement—that he is retiring from the NFL at the tender age of 26—Jake Locker should expect to get some lash back. A lot of folks will not be cool with him giving up on the opportunity, but it is hard not to respect his logic behind the decision:

“Football has always played a pivotal role in my life and I love the game, but I no longer have the burning desire necessary to play the game for a living,” Locker said in the statement. “To continue to do so would be unfair to the next organization with whom I would eventually sign. I realize this decision is surprising to many, but I know in my heart that it is the right decision, and I look forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing other interests.”