Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans had an epic year. In 2009 he became one of 6 running backs in NFL history to reach the 2,000 yard mark. Pretty impressive.
What struck me, however, was how much Chris Johnson depended on and respected his offensive line. The offensive line protected Chris Johnson and made it possible for him to run those 2,006 yards. “The Wind Beneath My Wings”, indeed.
Chris Johnson knows that his offensive line doesn’t get the proper recognition and he does what he can to make sure they know they are valued. Rolex watches, all-expense paid vacations and flat screen tv’s have all been gifts from Johnson to the guys that make up his O-line. Not only that, he uses his platform as a star to cry foul when he’s the only Titan to get an invite to the Pro Bowl saying, “It’s just crazy. It doesn’t seem possible. They know they got robbed. I’ve got the best offensive line in the NFL.”
I’ve got the best offensive line in the NFL. – Chris Johnson
Now let me tell you why Chris Johnson and his offensive line matter to your marriage…
- One of you might be the “superstar” in the relationship. That’s great. Don’t forget you are a team. Seek out the ways that you can’t be you without the help of your spouse.
- Express your gratitude. Chris Johnson could be like every other NFL superstar and make it seem like he does everything, but he doesn’t. Instead, he makes a point to say thank you over and over and over again.
- Don’t let anyone disrespect your spouse. Chris Johnson didn’t appreciate his entire offensive line getting ignored by the Pro Bowl and you should have the same sense of loyalty for your spouse.
- Be appreciative and loving even during the hardest of seasons. Chris Johnson and his line achieved 2,006 yards in a season that started off 0-6. They lost six games straight, people! They would have had every reason to give up on their goal and each other. They could have spent the rest of the season blaming and being negative. But they didn’t. They stepped up and supported each other and beat the odds.
So, go be like Chris. Just don’t try to pull of that hair…
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