Reggie Wayne taking part in off-season workouts, 'I don't speak Greek'

WR Reggie Wayne usually doesn't take part in the Colts' off-season conditioning work during the spring, opting instead to train near his home in Miami. But with a new offensive system being installed, Wayne said Wednesday he thought it would be good to get back to Indy earlier than normal.

Wayne understood the mindset of many of his teammates but begged to differ.

"I've got 11 years of resume built," he said. "If you can't find something on that to appreciate, then maybe I'm overmatched. I'm not going to slack any. I'm still with the same thing I've been doing, trying to get better each day."

Wayne's presence was a surprise. He traditionally spends his offseason training at the University of Miami but is in Indianapolis this week. The massive changes going on at West 56th Street required him to alter his routine.

There's a new offense to assimilate, and even the team's 2001 first-round draft pick and No. 2 all-time leading receiver needs quality time with the playbook.

"Right now this playbook is Greek to me and I don't speak Greek," Wayne said. "I've got to be here to figure it out. The faster I can learn it, the earlier I feel I can leave.

"I'm here, man. I'm taking time away from my family, who's not used to this, either. They're pretty upset with the 2-14 finish just like we are."


(indystar.com)