ON HIS ROLE
"Only time can tell. I can hypothetically give answers but I believe it will be win-win. I will play in the preseason.

WILL HE PLAY INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

I don’t have those answers. What we have is a playbook. And I have a learning curve to figure out.

ON THE SHOCK TO CHARGERS FANS
"We’re all shocked. We can soothe it. The call (from the Patriots) was made Tuesday morning after the (retirement press conference) on a great day. Interest was expressed by the Patriots and we discussed it for two days. (Monday) was my graduation party. I'm going after my Master's now."