Rodney Harrison checks in

Patriots tight end Marcus Pollard and safety Rodney Harrison joke around at camp. (Barry Chin / Globe Staff)

FOXBOROUGH -- Colleague Christopher Gasper passes along some comments from safety Rodney Harrison after today's practice:

Being on the PUP list, was there something wrong or was that geared to helping you in the long run?
"Just working hard to get better. I'm out here that's the only thing that matters. I'm out here. I'm ready to go. I'm excited, flying around and ready for the season."

Do you have the same feeling you had your first camp?
"Probably, my workouts have really increased and the passion is still there. If it wasn't, I definitely would not be here. I'd be at home with my boys and my little daughter and not on this practice field. I would never take an opportunity like this and take it for granted. If I didn't have that same passion, fire, or desire I wouldn't be here."

How do you decide to keep playing?
"To me it's all predicated on a couple of things. One, is the workouts and the workout intensity. Do I feel like getting up in the morning at 5:30 a.m. working out twice a day, doing all the little things that it takes in order to keep yourself in great shape. And [two] do I want to continue to fly around and hit people and be a part of these meetings. Both answers are yes. I still have that I still feel pretty good. I've watched myself on tape and I'm still moving halfway decent. I'm excited and Bill he still wants me to play here. My teammates are still supporting me and I'm excited."

Do you have a sense that Junior Seau still has that fire?
"Junior is probably surfing right now. Probably a wave higher than both of us. We'll see. I haven't talked to Junior. I know in the summertime he was surfing, having a good time, spending time with his family. You have to talk to Bill about that."