Context: 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 . "
Question: Why did Gates run while still injured ?
Option 0: He had gotten better .
Option 1: He wanted to keep his spot on the team .
Option 2: He was ready for the game .
Option 3: His teammates cheered him on .
Answer: 1