‘”Always,” said Rhodes when asked if he expects to start. “I don’t even look at myself ever in any situation as a backup. My mindset is always that the opportunity is there. I compete to start. I don’t go anywhere trying to sit on the bench. That’s not my thing. I want to stay on the field and play and compete. That’s why I play this game. I feel as soon as I put on my cleats for me it’s time to go out there and compete and try to be a starter.”‘