Quotes by Patrick Surtain

“I couldnt really find the ball. I lost the ball in the lights.”

“There are some things I can get better at. Thats what preseason is for. Youre going to get beat once in a while. But the good players learn from their mistakes.”

“hes not looking for the attention some of the other receivers are looking for.”

“Probably Marvin Harrison. I played against him twice a year when (the Colts) were in our division, and the guy doesnt say a word. He just goes out there and gets the job done each and every year. Hes not looking for the attention some of the other receivers are looking for. Thats how you garner respect around the league: by being a humble person and not trying to humiliate guys. Theres competition out there, and guys are working their tails off. So when you score a touchdown give the ball back to the ref. On top of that hes a great player.”

“Hes been through a real tough ordeal that none of us could even imagine. He caught a bus to Houston.”

“We told him to get out, but he wanted to ride it out. He was a little stubborn,”

“He basically was, Im sorry for not listening to you guys. I told him he didnt have to apologize,”

“It was tough. Youve got to put things in perspective. When it comes to things like that, footballs secondary. To see all those people and what they were going through, I couldnt even imagine being in those peoples shoes. It was real tough, seeing the city you grow up in, your whole life, not knowing if youll ever be able to go back there. Im just hoping the best for everybody.”

“Its a big challenge. Those guys are one of the most explosive offenses in the league. To have so many weapons, you just cant lay your head on one guy. They have a terrific running game. They have terrific receivers. But if we come out and play with the same intensity we had against the Jets, then we should be fine.”

“Its just the second game. We dont feel like were at our peak yet. But to hold a great offense to 17 points is something you can be proud of. But in no way, shape or form are we satisfied with how we played. We know we can play better.”