Archives for August 4, 2005

‘Judging by McGee’s play in training camp, he plans to be shutting down the NFC’s top wideouts in February in Hawaii. Injuries in the secondary and McGee’s athleticism earned him a starting spot last year and forced Vincent back to safety.’

‘The tight end position is expected to play a big role in a transformed offense that features second-year quarterback J.P. Losman taking over as starter. "It’s pretty important," coach Mike Mularkey said of having his top two tight ends back. "You had to think about that position going into camp. You kept saying, `They’re going to be there.’ And having them in there, I think our offense may be ahead."’

‘"I’m a lot more focused, both on and off the field," he said. "As far as last year, when you have things on your mind it’s hard to focus and do what they ask you to do. This year it’s totally different. I worked hard during the offseason, came in here in shape and focused. I’m ready to do what I know I can do and what the organization knows what I can do."’

‘"I don’t want him to be anything else but him. But he’s got to realize that all eyes are on him," Mularkey said. "He can’t show his frustration all the time because I think teammates watch that, and it can be a negative for the team. But I think he’s done a really good job of trying to control it."’