Brian Dawkins really opened up in a recent interview with Dan LeBatard of ESPN, speaking about his battle with depression after his rookie year and how he had to turn away from alcohol.

For anyone who didn't respect Brian Dawkins as a man- which is probably nobody- it's hard not to after hearing him speak here.

Check out the video below:

DLHQ Brian Dawkins Interview 10/10/2012 (via DLHQonESPN)

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