New York Jets WR Santonio Holmes - Ingles

January 19, 2011

On his emotions when he found out the Steelers traded him to the Jets…

The main thing that went through my mind was what caused this to happen? I really didn't ask any questions when it happened. I just accepted what was going on. I got a phone call from Coach (Rex) Ryan about five minutes after I got off the phone with the GM of the Steelers (Kevin Colbert), and I called my agent and told him I've been traded. (I’m) pretty sure he probably knew before I did. I got a phone call from Coach Ryan and he talked to me and said, “Welcome aboard.” I told him I'd see him tomorrow when I get in.

On if he feels the Steelers gave up on him unfairly…

I don't know. I had to learn the aspect of the game and the business aspect of this game, which (allows) things like this to happen. I was very happy to get a second opportunity to play football and not really be concerned about what was going on. I had talked to Hines Ward prior to that happening. These type of things happen to big-time players. All you can do is just keep replenishing your career. If you get an opportunity to move somewhere else, don't give up on yourself because someone else did. That’s exactly what I didn't do.

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