19 Quotes by Stephen Cooper

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    Coming in to play the New England Patriots, who are have won 21 straight games at home, we knew it was a big game for us, ... They're a great team. We just wanted to come in and get the victory.

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    They don't start with anywhere nearly as strong a position as this company. They were able to emerge from bankruptcy and I am confident Enron will also,

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    It was a black mark on me. I had a chance to get drafted and get like a $50,000 or so bonus, but I didn't even get drafted and I think that definitely was a big part of it. I think it was better for me in the long run, though, because as a free agent, I could pick the best team for me to go to.

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    They've seen the way I've played the last two years, and I think every year I get better and better, and I'm learning the defense, ... When I first came to the NFL, that's how it was. Now that I'm in my third year, I don't even think about that. What I'm trying to do is get a starting role and work my butt off on special teams.

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    I'm not surprised he's doing so well. He's the same kind of player and I'm glad he's getting a chance to show what he can do.

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    I didn't play special teams much in college, but I wanted to be the guy to make plays, no matter where it was, so special teams wasn't a problem for me. I'll do whatever it takes to stay in this league and play for San Diego.

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    I came into this knowing if I got a chance to be signed, I'd have a chance to play and earn a spot. I never doubted myself. I knew I could play if I got an opportunity.

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    He raised some issues that were embarrassing and unpleasant in that people didn't really want to deal with them. It seems like it became more convenient to ignore what he had to say and blame the messenger.

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