I'm ready for whatever challenge that's ahead of me. Whether I'm the starter or if I'm behind Duce, I'm going to accept my role. I hope he does come back. Duce is a great guy and I learned a lot from him. I think me, him and Westbrook would be a great combination.

I thought I was in their plans. When I met with coach [Andy] Reid at the end of the season, we talked about the Carolina game mostly, then he asked me if I wanted to be here. I said, 'Yes.' Then he said he would sit down with [Banner] and we would get something done.

We just didn't execute, man. That's what it boils down to. It's difficult. It hurts, man. After we overcame a situation like Green Bay ... it hurts. There's no other way to describe it.

They said that we had to lay it on the line and ....

You always expect the least from them. Why should I be any different than all of our other guys? They didn't even make [linebacker] Carlos [Emmons] an offer.

My agent thinks I'm going to hear from some teams. I hope I do. We'll see what happens. I think I'm worth at least a fourth-round pick to some team.

All you can do his rehab. I have a two-year deal, and I am going to keep going. I think I'll be here [for training camp]. I'm hoping I am.

Ain't no stopping it. I have my career, and it's still in the early days. I'm fortunate to still have the chance to play the game. This is just something to make me stronger.

It's getting better. It's better than last year. I think God really blessed me to be able to heal fast.