Emmitts Press Conference is on now

[DevonCardsFan]

who else is listening??

 

[RedStorm]

me

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Ears are glued

 

[rtjim]

me too

 

[artp]

its good to hear someone like Emmit saying nice things about the Cardinals.

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Yada Yada Yada

 

[Red Air Force]

For some reason Emmit has always felt at home in Arizona.

 

[RedStorm]

Winning
Playing time
money

 

[Cardinal Bob]

Me, thanks to Jimmy O.'s link!

 

[Russ Smith]

So far it's impressive he doesn't seem to be demanding PT he said wants to contribute and be an asset.

I'm not a huge believer in chemistry and that stuff I think it's usually determined after the fact. Classic example how many people thought the Pats would win the Superbowl 2 years ago? Afterwards all we heard was chemistry, and then with Bledsoe traded we were told it was a great move for the team chemistry, and where did that get New England last year?

But I think Emmitt could help this team as long as he's not being brought in here to replace Shipp.

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Originally posted by CaliforniaCard
For some reason Emmit has always felt at home in Arizona.

Ya,175+ avg against the Cards

 

[RedStorm]

He is talkin about leadership.

 

[rtjim]

Did he just say hopefully a choice in 3 or 4 weeks?

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Originally posted by rtjim
Did he just say hopefully a choice in 3 or 4 weeks?

Before the Draft

 

[DevonCardsFan]

I liked when Smith said he feels very comfortable and at home in AZ. He has not talked about money or playing time and feels Arizona could be a great situation.

 

[azsports]

me too and yes he said 3 to 4 weeks He likes the coaching staff.

 

[PortlandCardFan]

I am. So far... I like what I hear. Of course it is a press conference.

 

[jstadvl]

I don't

think you sign Shipp to the extension if your going to start someone else. Even Smith! And, everyone could see his getting out of dallas last year. If we sign him I can only hope he's being honest about wanting to contribute. I think Marcell is our guy!

 

[WizardOfAz]

Kent Somers' Take on the Press Conference

Emmitt embraces idea of joining Cards

Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 13, 2003 12:35 PM

Emmitt Smith is anxious to prove he has something left, and the Cardinals would like for him to do it in Arizona. Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, visited the team Wednesday and Thursday, and said he can envision playing in Arizona.

"I think you have to absolutely have to believe the organization is headed in the right direction, and the Bidwills are putting their best foot forward in acquiring some players," Smith said Thursday morning in a press conference. "Like I told them (the Cardinals) I've been coming out here since 1988, periodically, and I fell in love with Arizona in terms of the golf courses and the amenities."

It was the first visit for Smith, who was cut by the Cowboys last month after 13 seasons in Dallas. Smith, who turns 34 in May, was due to make $7 million in salary last season, and the Cowboys wanted to play younger running backs.

Smith is in the process of scheduling visits to other teams, which he declined to name, but the Cardinals would like to sign him soon, said Rod Graves, the team's vice president for football operations.

Smith returned home to Dallas Thursday afternoon, and the Cardinals are expected to make him an offer today.

"We look to do something sooner than later," Graves said.

The Cardinals would be signing Smith for his leadership skills as much as his running ability. They have a starting running back, Marcel Shipp, returning, although Shipp likely would move to a backup role should Smith sign.

Playing time is important, Smith said.

"I have to feel like I can contribute," Smith said. "I think coming here there might be an opportunity for that to happen. Obviously, the Cardinals have some younger players on their ball club, and I don't want them to feel threatened by me. I want them to receive me as one of their own.

"I'm not coming in to be a distraction. I think I can add a lot of things to a young person's life. I don't want to look at myself as being a grandfather, but I look at myself as being a brother to teammates."

 

[Shane]

Re: Kent Somers' Take on the Press Conference

Originally posted by WizardOfAz


Playing time is important, Smith said.

Thats all i needed to hear in that whole thing. thisguy will end up only being a distraction!

I especially dont like how Kent Somers said Shipp would most likely be moved to the bench that would be IDIOTIC!!!

 

[jstadvl]

I have to agree

Shane. I think that would be moronic, demoralizing,and send the wrong message to everyone on the team.

 

[Shane]

Re: I have to agree

Originally posted by jstadvl
Shane. I think that would be moronic, demoralizing,and send the wrong message to everyone on the team.

Thanks