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Free-agent LB wants to play on
By Kevin Acee
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
February 21, 2007
Chargers linebacker Randall Godfrey, who has talked about retiring after each of the past two seasons, yesterday said he plans on continuing his career.
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In fact, he said, “I'm approaching it like I'm playing two more years. I'm still having fun. It's still in me.”
Last night, the club and Godfrey's agent began talking about what it will take for Godfrey to remain a Charger.
General Manager A.J. Smith told Godfrey before last season he would be welcomed back in 2007.
The 34-year-old Godfrey, a veteran of 11 seasons, said whether he returns to San Diego will depend “on what kind of role they want me as. I've just got to make sure how they're using me.”
Godfrey's playing time the past two seasons has been split with Stephen Cooper, with Cooper's time increasing. But Godfrey also had some stellar games last season, showing he can still play. He said he will be a “security blanket” but wants to contribute in a meaningful way.
“I'd love to play in San Diego,” he said. “ . . . They've got a good team. They're starting to look toward the future (at linebacker). They've committed a lot of money to those young guys in front of me.”
He also said he would like to play for Wade Phillips in Dallas.
He plans to see what kind of offers he gets – from the Chargers and other teams once free agency starts. Then he will make his decision.
“It doesn't matter,” he said. “I'm free. If I don't get any action I'll fade into the sunset and go fishing every day. I'm good either way.”
By Kevin Acee
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
February 21, 2007
Chargers linebacker Randall Godfrey, who has talked about retiring after each of the past two seasons, yesterday said he plans on continuing his career.
Advertisement
In fact, he said, “I'm approaching it like I'm playing two more years. I'm still having fun. It's still in me.”
Last night, the club and Godfrey's agent began talking about what it will take for Godfrey to remain a Charger.
General Manager A.J. Smith told Godfrey before last season he would be welcomed back in 2007.
The 34-year-old Godfrey, a veteran of 11 seasons, said whether he returns to San Diego will depend “on what kind of role they want me as. I've just got to make sure how they're using me.”
Godfrey's playing time the past two seasons has been split with Stephen Cooper, with Cooper's time increasing. But Godfrey also had some stellar games last season, showing he can still play. He said he will be a “security blanket” but wants to contribute in a meaningful way.
“I'd love to play in San Diego,” he said. “ . . . They've got a good team. They're starting to look toward the future (at linebacker). They've committed a lot of money to those young guys in front of me.”
He also said he would like to play for Wade Phillips in Dallas.
He plans to see what kind of offers he gets – from the Chargers and other teams once free agency starts. Then he will make his decision.
“It doesn't matter,” he said. “I'm free. If I don't get any action I'll fade into the sunset and go fishing every day. I'm good either way.”
