Denver Broncos Training Camp Quotes Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010
RUNNING BACK LENDALE WHITE
On returning to Colorado where he grew up “It feels great. I’ve been here for awhile just working out so it just feels good to be back out here on the field, getting to meet my new teammates, smelling the grass. Just being out here is definitely fun, man. I’m happy to be here.”
On signing with the Broncos “When you’re sitting on the sidelines and you’re watching NFL Network and you get to see all of your friends around the league play and all that stuff, you definitely get an itch. Good thing I was working out, (Broncos Head) Coach (McDaniels) gave me a call and I was ready to go. I’m just definitely fortunate, I’m humble and I thanks God that I’m out here and I’m just going to keep doing everything I can to get better.”
On if he thought he might never play in the NFL again “No, that was never in my mind. It had never crossed my mind. My whole mindset was to stay in shape because when you do get the call, you have to come work out or whatever you have to do, you can go out there and kill it. That was just my mindset – I thought maybe a little later than sooner but I’m thankful (the Broncos) gave me a call early – gives me a chance to learn the playbook, get in with the guys, learn everything – you know, have fun.”
On whether other teams were interested “Oh yeah, I had other calls but what better than to come home and play right here. My mom, she’s ecstatic, she cried. My grandma, she would have loved it if she was still here. I’m glad I’m a Denver Bronco – this is where I want to be.”
On whether he grew up dreaming about playing for the Broncos “It’s always been a dream. I used to watch the games back when (former Broncos QB John Elway) John the Great was playing with (former Broncos RB) Terrell Davis and me and my grandma would sit there – we watched every game faithfully and she’s like, ‘One day, you’re going to play for the Broncos.’ Thank you, Grandma – rest in peace.
On what he can add to the team “I’m just going to contribute hard work. I’m coming out here to compete. I just want to go out there and try to make everybody better as well as get myself better. Whatever takes place, takes place. (Broncos Head) Coach (McDaniels) told me I can create my own goals here, I can create my own (role) so I’m just going to keep coming out here every day, work hard as I possibly can and hopefully everything will work out.”