Tight end Antonio Gates , who is recovering from a surgically repaired toe , ran about 20 routes before the Chargers preseason game against the Rams and is feeling closer to normal again . Quarterback Philip Rivers said , " He looked really good . That 's encouraging for us . "
Why did Gates run while still injured ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- He had gotten better .
 - He wanted to keep his spot on the team .
 - He was ready for the game .
 - His teammates cheered him on .


He wanted to keep his spot on the team .