He said he 'gets it'... and honestly if push came to shove, he would probably say he would prefer not to play for Buffalo at this point. Its just more diplomatic for him to push it onto the team's decision.
it serves the team much better to get the ball to Parrish, Nelson, S Johnson, Jones, etc...
I do like TO, and always did like him even through his time with SF, the Eagles, and the Cowboys. Even through his disappointing season with the Bills. I really hope he gets a Superbowl victory at some point, if for nothing else but for being so gracious about his time in Buffalo...