“I'm ecstatic about getting a chance to play in Seattle two more years. On a personal level, it adds an extra year of job security, and for someone in my position that is huge at this point in my career.”
“He said he was going to give me an opportunity to win a job there. But he also said that if I win it, it still may not be mine because that may not be what's best for our team. I understand the situation we're in.”
“Even if I win [the job], I might not win it because it might not be the best thing for our team. But I think competition's good for the team and the individual if they take it the right way.”
“I was a little bit surprised only because I talked to him about a week ago and it seemed like he was pretty excited for spring and everything to get going.”
“He was really a professional and he taught me a lot about the game that isn't written out anywhere. Just being around him taught me how to go about my business.”
“In my job, I'll play wherever they want. I can play in center if they want. It's just tough that this happened to Jeremy. He was having a nice spring.”
“I never thought I'd see the day where there was less than 20,000. (Tuesday night) was the first time I've walked out for a game and gone, 'Wow.' It's a little odd being able to hear conversations with fans.”
