Notre Dame icon Sam Hartman speaks with brutal honesty about NFL dreams

Notre Dame icon Sam Hartman has spoken with brutal honesty about his NFL dreams, as the once star college quarterback weighs up his options going forward.

Hartman was recently released from the Washington Redskins just before the season started and is currently seeking another team to give him a chance.

Despite plenty of non-football related work being offered to the striking QB , he still hopes to fulfil his potential and become an NFL star at some point in his career .

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In a recent interview with Old Gold and Black, Hartman spoke candidly about his dreams and ambitions, making it clear that he wants to make it in the league.

He said: "I still see myself playing in the league, becoming a starting quarterback. It’s going to be a long road. But if you know anything about my career, you know it’s never going to be an easy journey. So I wouldn’t expect anything less, but I know my leadership abilities."

He continued: "At the moment, it’s kind of a waiting game. As long as you stay healthy and keep progressing, it’s just seeing it through. There’s a lot of different things that can happen in this league … I’m just happy to be a part of it."

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He concluded: "It’s a unique position, where you have three guys that are ahead of you, and you’re not really looked on or called upon to do anything. It’s more about every single day showing up with a great attitude; you bring a good sense of energy and enthusiasm."

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