Over the weekend, Burleson and his household gathered to have a good time Nehemiah, with Burleson delivering some remarks. A video of the emotional speech aired on “CBS Mornings” through the “Talk of the Table” phase on Thursday.
“I do know you are going to graduate high of your class. If you need to be within the NFL you are able to do that, nevertheless it’s all a bonus for me. I’m already happy with you. I like you deeply,” Burleson instructed his son, holding again tears.
He added that his household is the very best factor that has ever occurred to him.
“You do not ever must really feel pressured to make me proud. You did that already,” Burleson stated earlier than hugging Nehemiah. “I like you, man. Congratulations.”
The father of three stated he was overwhelmed with emotion and knew he was going to cry over his “child son” leaving.
“We hear from older dad and mom on a regular basis. They say, ‘Time flies. Enjoy each second.’ It actually does. So, present up to your children. Show as much as all the things…recitals, AAU video games. And they are not tedious duties. Try when you can to get pleasure from each little second,” he stated.
Burleson stated his home is emptier with out Nehemiah, who’s staying with Nathaniel II and some of their teammates. His daughter Mia is the one little one nonetheless at house. Burleson joked that he’ll be giving the identical speech to Mia in 4 years when she goes to varsity.
“The subsequent 4 years or so are going to be nice and we’ll be there cheering [Nehemiah] on,” Burleson stated on “CBS Mornings.”