Alvis Whitted Quotations

It's a great opportunity for all of us to get out and have some fun and do what we're supposed to do here. We're all hoping Jerry comes back healthy.

Oh, sweet. I'm glad that we do have a new quarterback. I'm sure he'll fit right in with what we're trying to get done here. I'm sure the coaches are excited. From what I've seen of him play, he's done some great things. He's very athletic, a mobile quarterback and very intelligent, too. He's a great fit for us, and we're happy to have him.

This is a great opportunity for myself and a lot of other young guys who will play Thursday. We're up for the challenge and ready to go out and have fun and showcase what our receivers can do.

He's done the things that a lot of us are trying to get done. He's been there. He knows what it takes. He knows the price you have to pay. We need that as a team. We just want to follow that example and get back to where we were in 2002.

When I first got to the Raiders, I was like, 'Wow! This is Jerry Rice.' And he came to shake my hand. It just shows what type of person he is. He's down to earth -- a great person and a great player.