He is a very valuable member of our team. Given the scenario, it's nice to have a player like that with the experience he has who can play at the level he can.

A player who makes a team great is much more valuable than a great player.

We're very pleased to have Nolan Pratt back for another season. Nolan has been a valuable member of the team and contributed significantly to our outstanding season last year. We know he will come into camp ready to battle for a spot in our top six on defense.

There's a lot of unknowns going in, but I think every player, until he plays, has a degree of unknown about him. I think he's earned this opportunity. If indeed Jerome can't go, I'm not concerned. I'm rather excited.

Our No. 6 player could beat our No. 1 player on any given day, whoever it is. It's a nice problem to have. It says a lot for the girls and how hard they've worked.

When we drafted Hines we didn't envision this. He has turned out to be a special, special player.