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 . "

Based on the preceding passage, choose your answer for question Why did Gates run while still injured ?
Choices: a). He had gotten better . b). He wanted to keep his spot on the team . c). He was ready for the game . d). His teammates cheered him on .
The answer is:
b).