I felt good. My conditioning, my legs feel about as good as they can for the amount of time I've been off. It felt really good to be part of the practice, enjoy my teammates differently than I have for the last five months. |
I felt good. This is part of my rehab. It's a huge hurdle for me. |
I have since then been advised by the doctors that it may be in my best interests to forego playing this year and continue my rehab in hopes of returning in September. (Clarke) and the organization are all aware of those conversations that I've had with the doctors, and I told them that I would let them know as soon as I have made a decision and felt comfortable with that decision. |
I hope this has a positive effect (on my teammates). I was talking to the guys, giving them a hard time if they missed a pass. I wanted to wade myself back in but old habits are hard to die. I felt myself revert to old tendencies. Whether it is morale or excitement, if it?s a positive, emotional lift that?s great. |
I hoped not to get to this point. |
I think that's probably a fair assessment, |
I want to see us remain contenders all season and right through the playoffs. |
I was actually looking forward to one of [coach Ken Hitchcock's] practices, so you know that it's been a long time. You forget how difficult the practices are, but it was a great feeling to be back out there. I'm just really excited about the year. |
I was actually looking forward to one of his practices, so you know that it's been a long time, |
I'm at a loss for words, |
I'm just really excited about the year. |
I'm not 100%, I'm not symptom free. I will not be able to finish the season. I made the decision in hopes of prolonging my career. |
It means ownership gives us the opportunity every year to challenge for a championship, |
It's always intense games during the regular times, ... But you mix in Sidney's first appearance in Philly, the return of John and Mark and the always exciting Mario and it'll be even more fun. |
It's always intense games during the regular times. But you mix in Sidney's first appearance in Philly, the return of John and Mark and the always exciting Mario and it'll be even more fun. |