Aaron McKie Quotes - October 3

McKie

On how he feels:
"Good. I did a lot more running than I expected. I just got in there and mixed it up. I tried to stay in there as much as I could to get as much conditioning as possible. Everything felt good. I'm positive about everything.

Did his shoulder get hit at all:
"Yes. Especially now, when coach is out there yelling, we got new plays, guys get confused and they start running wild, swinging arms. It's crazy during camp and preseason under that basket. I got hit on it a few times, but I'm comfortable enough to be out there right now.

On his facial expressions (wincing in pain):
"You almost have to expect that. I mean, if I felt that anytime I get touched on and I'm ready to sit down, then I wouldn't have come out there today. I'm comfortable enough to get bumped around a little bit.

On the competition in practice: "Guys are tough in camp. Guys are playing for jobs. This is our livelihood. Some guys have guaranteed contracts and some guys are fighting to get aboard, so it's going to be competitive. Everyone's fighting for minutes. On a professional team, on a professional scale, we're going to be competitive because there is always someone on your heels, wanting your spot.