Daunte Culpepper Work Quotations

The best way for us today was coach Tice calling them in. It worked for us and got us a good rhythm.

Nate is primed for a great year. He's worked very hard, and he has a lot of ability, so he's the type of player who makes plays.

Nate has always had a swagger, but I guess you guys are starting to notice it. I'm probably No. 1 or No. 2 in the swagger department. It's confidence because we work hard to be good, and we aren't afraid to say that.

We tried a couple of things throughout the week. It ended up with Coach Tice doing it. Coach Loney was up in the booth, calling plays down. He is always bringing up good ideas and he is the (offensive coordinator). But the best way for us today was Coach Tice calling them in. It worked for us and got us in rhythm.

I worry about what we got, ... I worry about what we got to work with. I feel real good with the players we have. We got to go out, keep mistakes to a minimum and playing winning football. Simple as that. If we do that, I think we'll be just fine.

I don't know him personally, but as a player, he's a great player. He's worked very hard to get where he is, obviously, and I wish him the best of luck. That's what I told him today -- 'best of luck in everything you do.' I know I'll be seeing him and just keep doing what you do.

The first thing I look at is a guy's effort and the way he approaches each day, the way he goes out and gets his work done. I have confidence in him that he'll stay that way.

I don't think there's a limit as long as I keep my head right, don't get above myself, work hard and remember where I came from.