Am I in game shape? That remains to be seen. I'm definitely in practice shape. |
Any time we play against each other, he makes me elevate my game. That is just the competitive nature about me. |
Any time you come off a Pro Bowl year they expect you to go back. Now it's like, 'OK, Antonio, you made it.' . . . I've been to two straight Pro Bowls; now it's time for me to go to three. |
Anyone who competes and plays sports, you've got to have pride, and we've got that here. I'm not saying 0-2 is the end of the world, but we're not an 0-2 team. One-and-one is non-negotiable for us right now. |
I definitely was with the first group today, so that's a good sign. |
I know what L.T. can do, ... I don't need to see L.T. I don't need to see Brees. I want to see the young guys. |
I think I got Antonio Gates money. I think that was fair enough for me and it's a good situation for me to be here long term. |
I'm going to at least sit down and talk with him and let him know he's in for a long night, ... It's all fun and games, we all like to have fun. I want to win. So he understands, it's not personal. It's all business. |
I'm happy. Dealing with all the obstacles I overcame ---- the contract negotiations and all --- I'm just happy I have the opportunity to play football again. |
I'm not going to be able to play and all I can do is support my team, ... That's what you do as a teammate; you help your team out. There's still a role that I can play in our success in winning this game. It might not be on the field Sunday, but it could be on the sideline. |
It all starts with him. He makes the calls and puts guys in the best of situations to use their abilities. |
It was a clear understanding (that) they wanted me here, and I wanted to be here, ... We're on the same page. I want to be here long-term. I want to be a San Diego Charger, and I'm quite sure something is going to get done. |
It was basically the same as yesterday -- it got a little bit better. I think it's still going to be a game-time decision for us. |
Maybe if I was fast enough I'd get away from him, ... That's my 5.0, 5.4 40 speed. |
Me not being able to help my teammates was probably the No. 1 thing that was going through my mind (during the game), |