Cards Direct Focus Toward No. 3 Selection In 2004 NFL Draft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 16, 2004
Tempe, Arizona—The Arizona Cardinals, owning the third
overall selection and four of the top 100, await the
2004 NFL Draft scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April
24–25.
The NFL Draft begins at 9 a.m. (MST) Saturday and
continues until the completion of the first three
rounds, then resumes at 8 a.m. (MST) on Sunday until
its conclusion.
The Cardinals' media draft headquarters will be located
in the media workroom at the team’s training facility
in south Tempe. Arizona Cardinals Vice President of
Football Operations Rod Graves, first-year Head Coach
Dennis Green, assistant coaches, and appropriate staff
members will be available for media interviews
following the Cards’ early-round selections and again
at other times throughout the two-day draft.
After the first round, Arizona owns the first choice in
rounds two (33rd overall), three (64th overall), and
seven (202nd overall), the second in round six (167th
overall), the third in round five (135th overall), and
the fourth in round four (100th overall).
“We’ve got all the data we need, and we feel like we’re
in great position,” offers Graves. “We’re going to
spend some time this weekend to line up the top 150
players in the draft. We feel we’re in a great spot
with the number three pick and that’s where our focus
is right now.”
Draft Party
The Miller Lite/Cardinals Draft Party,
presented by Coke, KDUS and KSLX, will take place on
Saturday, April 24 at Jackson’s on 3rd in Phoenix from
8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to
meet Cardinal players and cheerleaders, and watch the
first day of the draft with live ESPN coverage. Raffle
prizes throughout the day will include Cardinal-related
merchandise. Food and beverage will be available.
Admission is free.
Mini-Camp/Fan Fest
Green will conduct a three-day
mini-camp of returning veterans and this year's
draftees and free agents on Friday–Sunday, April 30–May
2 at the team's training facility.
The Saturday afternoon workout will be the center of
attraction during “Fan Fest” at the team’s training
facility. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the festivities
include a Gatorade Junior Training Camp, interactive
games, appearances by Cardinals Cheerleaders and mascot
Big Red, and the opportunity to watch the team’s
afternoon practice from 3:15–5:00 p.m., followed by an
autograph session for children.
Admission and parking for the Fan Fest are free.
Cardinal 2004 Draft Selections
Round One:
No. 3 (3rd overall)
Round Two:
No. 1 (33rd overall)
Round Three:
No. 1 (64th overall)
Round Four:
No. 4 (100th overall)
Round Five:
No. 3 (135th overall)
Round Six:
No. 2 (167th overall)
Round Seven:
No. 1 (202nd overall)
2004 NFL Draft Local Media Arrangements
Where:
Cardinals Training Complex
8701 South Hardy Drive (corner of Warner and Hardy)
Tempe, AZ 85284 • 602/379–0101
When:
Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m.
(MST). The first three rounds will be completed on
Saturday by approximately 7 p.m. (MST). The draft
resumes at 8 a.m. (MST) Sunday, April 25 for the final
four rounds.
How:
Each of the 32 NFL teams has 15 minutes to make
its selection in the first round, 10 minutes in the
second round, and five minutes per round thereafter.
The seven rounds will consist of a total of 255
players, including 32 compensatory picks. In 2003, the
first round consumed four hours and 58 minutes, the
second two hours and 16 minutes, the third one hour and
30 minutes.
Media Services:
• Live draft coverage by ESPN from 9
a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday until its conclusion.
The broadcast will be shown on television at the
Cardinals’ media headquarters in the media workroom.
•Interviews with Vice President of Football Operations
Rod Graves, Head Coach Dennis Green, and appropriate
staff members, along with conference telephone
interviews with the Cardinals’ draft choices.
• Ample telephone lines will be available both days to the
media.
• Complimentary continental breakfast, buffet
lunch, and beverages will be provided.
2004 First-Round Selection Order (As of April 16, 2004)
1. San Diego
2. Oakland
3. Arizona
4. N.Y. Giants
5. Washington
6. Detroit
7. Cleveland
8. Atlanta
9. Jacksonville
10. Houston
11. Pittsburgh
12. N.Y. Jets
13. Buffalo
14. Chicago
15. Tampa Bay
16. San Francisco
17. Denver
18. New Orleans
19. Minnesota
20. Miami
21. New England
22. Dallas
23. Seattle
24. Cincinnati
25. Green Bay
26. St. Louis
27. Tennessee
28. Philadelphia
29. Indianapolis
30. Kansas City
31. Carolina
32. New England
2004–05 CALENDAR
April 24–25 2004 NFL Draft
April 26–28 Organized Team Workouts
April 30–May 2 Mini-Camp (veterans, rookies, first-year players)
May 3 Miller Lite Cardinals Charities Golf Classic XV
May 15 Cardinals Bass Tournament (Lake Pleasant)
June 1–3 Organized Team Workouts
June 7–10 Organized Team Workouts
June 14–17 Organized Team Workouts
August 1 Training camp begins, Northern Arizona University
August 12–16 Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings, Metrodome.
August 19–23 Cardinals vs. San Diego Chargers, Sun Devil Stadium.
August 26–30 Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders, Sun Devil Stadium.
September 2–5 Cardinals at Denver Broncos, Invesco Field at Mile High.
September 12 Regular season opens Cardinals at St. Louis Rams
2005
January 8–9 Wild Card Weekend
January 15–16 Divisional Playoffs
January 23 Conference Championships
February 6 Super Bowl XXXIX, Jacksonville, Florida
February 13 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, Honolulu, Hawaii
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 16, 2004
Tempe, Arizona—The Arizona Cardinals, owning the third
overall selection and four of the top 100, await the
2004 NFL Draft scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April
24–25.
The NFL Draft begins at 9 a.m. (MST) Saturday and
continues until the completion of the first three
rounds, then resumes at 8 a.m. (MST) on Sunday until
its conclusion.
The Cardinals' media draft headquarters will be located
in the media workroom at the team’s training facility
in south Tempe. Arizona Cardinals Vice President of
Football Operations Rod Graves, first-year Head Coach
Dennis Green, assistant coaches, and appropriate staff
members will be available for media interviews
following the Cards’ early-round selections and again
at other times throughout the two-day draft.
After the first round, Arizona owns the first choice in
rounds two (33rd overall), three (64th overall), and
seven (202nd overall), the second in round six (167th
overall), the third in round five (135th overall), and
the fourth in round four (100th overall).
“We’ve got all the data we need, and we feel like we’re
in great position,” offers Graves. “We’re going to
spend some time this weekend to line up the top 150
players in the draft. We feel we’re in a great spot
with the number three pick and that’s where our focus
is right now.”
Draft Party
The Miller Lite/Cardinals Draft Party,
presented by Coke, KDUS and KSLX, will take place on
Saturday, April 24 at Jackson’s on 3rd in Phoenix from
8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to
meet Cardinal players and cheerleaders, and watch the
first day of the draft with live ESPN coverage. Raffle
prizes throughout the day will include Cardinal-related
merchandise. Food and beverage will be available.
Admission is free.
Mini-Camp/Fan Fest
Green will conduct a three-day
mini-camp of returning veterans and this year's
draftees and free agents on Friday–Sunday, April 30–May
2 at the team's training facility.
The Saturday afternoon workout will be the center of
attraction during “Fan Fest” at the team’s training
facility. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the festivities
include a Gatorade Junior Training Camp, interactive
games, appearances by Cardinals Cheerleaders and mascot
Big Red, and the opportunity to watch the team’s
afternoon practice from 3:15–5:00 p.m., followed by an
autograph session for children.
Admission and parking for the Fan Fest are free.
Cardinal 2004 Draft Selections
Round One:
No. 3 (3rd overall)
Round Two:
No. 1 (33rd overall)
Round Three:
No. 1 (64th overall)
Round Four:
No. 4 (100th overall)
Round Five:
No. 3 (135th overall)
Round Six:
No. 2 (167th overall)
Round Seven:
No. 1 (202nd overall)
2004 NFL Draft Local Media Arrangements
Where:
Cardinals Training Complex
8701 South Hardy Drive (corner of Warner and Hardy)
Tempe, AZ 85284 • 602/379–0101
When:
Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m.
(MST). The first three rounds will be completed on
Saturday by approximately 7 p.m. (MST). The draft
resumes at 8 a.m. (MST) Sunday, April 25 for the final
four rounds.
How:
Each of the 32 NFL teams has 15 minutes to make
its selection in the first round, 10 minutes in the
second round, and five minutes per round thereafter.
The seven rounds will consist of a total of 255
players, including 32 compensatory picks. In 2003, the
first round consumed four hours and 58 minutes, the
second two hours and 16 minutes, the third one hour and
30 minutes.
Media Services:
• Live draft coverage by ESPN from 9
a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday until its conclusion.
The broadcast will be shown on television at the
Cardinals’ media headquarters in the media workroom.
•Interviews with Vice President of Football Operations
Rod Graves, Head Coach Dennis Green, and appropriate
staff members, along with conference telephone
interviews with the Cardinals’ draft choices.
• Ample telephone lines will be available both days to the
media.
• Complimentary continental breakfast, buffet
lunch, and beverages will be provided.
2004 First-Round Selection Order (As of April 16, 2004)
1. San Diego
2. Oakland
3. Arizona
4. N.Y. Giants
5. Washington
6. Detroit
7. Cleveland
8. Atlanta
9. Jacksonville
10. Houston
11. Pittsburgh
12. N.Y. Jets
13. Buffalo
14. Chicago
15. Tampa Bay
16. San Francisco
17. Denver
18. New Orleans
19. Minnesota
20. Miami
21. New England
22. Dallas
23. Seattle
24. Cincinnati
25. Green Bay
26. St. Louis
27. Tennessee
28. Philadelphia
29. Indianapolis
30. Kansas City
31. Carolina
32. New England
2004–05 CALENDAR
April 24–25 2004 NFL Draft
April 26–28 Organized Team Workouts
April 30–May 2 Mini-Camp (veterans, rookies, first-year players)
May 3 Miller Lite Cardinals Charities Golf Classic XV
May 15 Cardinals Bass Tournament (Lake Pleasant)
June 1–3 Organized Team Workouts
June 7–10 Organized Team Workouts
June 14–17 Organized Team Workouts
August 1 Training camp begins, Northern Arizona University
August 12–16 Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings, Metrodome.
August 19–23 Cardinals vs. San Diego Chargers, Sun Devil Stadium.
August 26–30 Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders, Sun Devil Stadium.
September 2–5 Cardinals at Denver Broncos, Invesco Field at Mile High.
September 12 Regular season opens Cardinals at St. Louis Rams
2005
January 8–9 Wild Card Weekend
January 15–16 Divisional Playoffs
January 23 Conference Championships
February 6 Super Bowl XXXIX, Jacksonville, Florida
February 13 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, Honolulu, Hawaii
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