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Warren's reaction

A few comments from Patriots defensive end Ty Warren on his contract extension through 2011:

Reaction to the deal:
"It means everything to me. The commitment they showed me, I'm going to show the same commitment back."

On how it went down:
"I can't say going into the season that I was wondering if they would do this, or do that, as far as my contract is concerned. It surprised me, like it did a lot of people. We found a middle ground and it was a fair deal. This wasn't an ego deal and there was no venom in the paper. That's the way I'd rather have it."

On finishing his career as a Patriot:
"That would be the ideal situation for me. You ask people why they play football and some might say it's because they're good at it, others might say it's because of the money, and others might say it's the love of the game. Obviously, playing this game helps me provide for my family but I put myself in the last category."