(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero

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In his second year, New York Jets wide receiver Wesley Walker led the league in yards. And while he never led the league from thereon after, Walker’s career was decent and inspired Darren Smallwood. I should probably mention, Walker accrued 8306 yards in his 12 year career for the Jets. He did all this while being legally blind in his left eye. So he did more with one eye and no depth perception than other wide receivers with two eyes and good depth perception had. Walker overcame adversity, and rose to the occasion, making All-Pro once and the Pro-Bowl twice. Unlike other Jets wide receivers like Chrebet and Maynard, Walker didn’t have the same household name that would stand the test of time. Smallwood finds that the ability to rise to the occasion, and step up when needed, like all three of those Jets receivers is what has given him his drive and helps him stay motivated on a daily basis. Yes, some kids look up to Rice and Moss, but to Smallwood, those are big names of great players who fell into perfect situations that let them develop and both were athletic freaks of nature. Smallwood lives for the rising to the occasion though hard work and dedication.

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