QUESTION ::
When faced with adversity and the pressure from the media, what is the driving force that keeps you going? -Allison from Denver

JC ANSWER ::
My driving force is myself. I know what I am capable of on the football field. No one is a bigger critic of me than myself. There is always going to be some sort adversity, but you can't get distracted by it.

QUESTION ::
What do you guys talk about in the huddle? Are you distracted by the screaming fans during a game? -Sandy from Indianapolis

JC ANSWER ::
In the NFL there are a lot of timeouts for TV, so sometimes we are just joking around. When we are driving, it can get very serious though. I don't hear the fans at all when I'm on the field.

QUESTION ::
What is your favorite thing to do over the holidays? Do you have any traditions? -April from Chicago

JC ANSWER ::
I like to spend time with my family.

QUESTION ::
Who is your favorite celebrity you have met so far?- Brandy from Merrillville, IN

JC ANSWER ::
I have had the opportunity to meet Vince Vaughn a few times and he is a really cool guy and also a Bear's fan.

QUESTION ::
What is the best thing that has come from being such a high profile person? -Paula from Northridge

JC ANSWER ::
The great fans that Chicago has and all the support that I not only get from them, but from the team as a whole.

QUESTION ::
Who is your favorite Chicago Bear of all-time? -Michael from Oak Brook

JC ANSWER ::
Fav Bear- Gale Sayers!

QUESTION ::
What other college teams were recruiting you out of high school and why did you end up picking Vandy? -Joe from Chicago

JC ANSWER ::
Vandy was one of the few schools that was giving me the opportunity to play quarterback. Playing in the SEC and getting the education that Vandy offers was something that was hard to pass up.

QUESTION ::
I'm a freshman quarterback and I almost made varsity last year. I want to train in the off-season so I can get better. I need to strengthen my arm and enhance my accuracy. I also want to get better at breaking down coverages and reading defense, such as in pre-snap reads. Any advice?- Matt from Orland Park

JC ANSWER ::
As far as arm strength goes, you throw with your legs and core. So I would strengthen those as much as you can. Accuracy comes from having a good base and your feet in the proper position to throw the ball. Pre-snap reads has to do a lot with the safeties. If you can identify where they are at the snap then you will have a good indication on what coverage they will be in.

QUESTION ::
I'm a 14 year old soccer and baseball player with Type 1 diabetes (have had it for 2 years). What do you do on the field to keep your sugar from dropping? I'm having trouble keeping mine up!- Ava from Grayslake

JC ANSWER ::
We keep Gatorade nearby and I check my levels a lot throughout the game.

QUESTION ::
What is your favorite music to listen to pre-game?- Sarah from Elk Grove

JC ANSWER ::
I don't listen to music. I go over the game plan a few times and get ready that way.

QUESTION ::
Since you have been diagnosed with diabetes, have you been cooking more homemade meals? And if so, what's your favorite dish to prepare? -Mike from Evanston

JC ANSWER ::
It changes from week to week, but if I am at home I usually go with fish or chicken and vegetables.

QUESTION ::
What are you planning on doing in the off season? Do you have a favorite place to go? - Caitlin from Livonia MI

JC ANSWER ::
I go down to Nashville and train with the Vanderbilt staff. I usually go on a few trips to some beaches out of the country too.

QUESTION ::
I'm dying to know where I can find the JC6 gear. When will it be available to the public? -Tara from Chicago

JC ANSWER ::
We're working to get it put online shortly. Stay tuned!

QUESTION ::
What are your favorite sports teams outside of the NFL? -Junior from Libertyville

JC ANSWER ::
The Cubs and the Bulls.

QUESTION ::
What would you do for a career if you didn't get to play football? -Angie from Wheaton

JC ANSWER ::
I'm not sure what I would do! I have been lucky enough to stay healthy and I am able to have a career playing football. If it hadn't worked out, I would still like to be in the sports field in some aspect.

QUESTION ::
Hey Jay, I coach at a 3A high school in northern Indiana. Two years ago we were ranked 2nd in the state behind Heritage Hills for a couple of weeks. The last two years we have had a couple of disappointing seasons. We ended 5-5 this year and got beat in the first round of Sectionals. We have trouble getting kids to understand the importance of lifting and working out in the off season. I was wondering if you had any words of encouragement I could pass along to the players? -Eric from Northern Indiana

JC ANSWER ::
All teams are different, as are all players. Lifting and working in the off-season is very important. I didn't realize that until I got to college. I played three sports in high school so I was never really in an 'off-season.' Mixing things up and keeping it fresh and different in the off-season is key.

QUESTION ::
Rather it be about game time or something personal, what usually helps you relax when you're stressed? -Michelle from Green Castle

JC ANSWER ::
Just relaxing at home is something that helps during the season. In the off-season I try to leave town and get away for awhile. Right after the season and right before the start, I usually go to a beach to relax.

QUESTION ::
"What was your favorite game to play in during your career at Vanderbilt?" -James from Nashville

JC ANSWER ::
I had a lot of favorite games while playing at Vandy. We played at Arkansas my senior year and scored with 17 seconds to go to take the lead. That is one of many games at Vandy that I really enjoyed.

QUESTION ::
Do you play Madden? If so, any specific plays you like to run with the Bears offense? -Morty from Chicago

JC ANSWER ::
I don't play Madden. I do play NCAA football, though. We played NCAA all through college and I play it on my PSP on the plane when we travel.

QUESTION ::
Who was your favorite quarterback growing up? -Benjamin from Madison

JC ANSWER ::
Joe Montana was my favorite QB growing up.

QUESTION ::
What has been the most exciting moment during a game for you since you've been with the Bears? - Jack from Springfield

JC ANSWER ::
The first home game against the Steelers. It was fun to get to play in Soldier Field for the first time as a Bear.

QUESTION ::
How many times a day do you have to check your blood sugar? -Chris from Joliet

JC ANSWER ::
I check before and after I eat. During practice and game days, we check it a few more times to make sure everything is staying stable.

QUESTION ::
Outside of Soldier Field, what's your favorite stadium to play in? -Jeff from Chicago

JC ANSWER ::
I enjoy playing in Green Bay, Denver, and Arizona. I have been inside the new stadium in Dallas! I'm excited to play there in the future.

QUESTION ::
How do you spend a typical Friday night? -Jennifer from Milwaukee

JC ANSWER ::
On a friday night, I may go to dinner with some friends, but I usually stay home and go over the game plan and get to bed pretty early.