If you told me the score was going to be 20-7, obviously I feel like offensively we're better than that.

I grew up in Texas, obviously a huge football state.

Obviously if Gates turns out missing the first game because of this, that's disappointing for everyone in this locker room because he is big part of our team and we don't want to see that happen.

I feel like I'm getting the reps I need to prepare myself for the season. Each week I'm feeling more comfortable and getting better.

Each and every year I feel like I've gotten a little bit better and that's always been my goal, was just to get a little bit better.

It has been an interesting road, but I wouldn't trade any of it for the world, because I feel like all of those instances in my life I felt molded me and strengthened me and made me who I am.