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Standing in baggage claim here at work and lo and behold coming right at me is Darnell Dockett. Of course I stop him and say hello. Shake his hand and show him this hooked to my lapel on my work shirt http://cgi.ebay.com/Arizona-Cardina...ryZ88433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Its just the circular part with the retractable holder on the end that holds my airport ID badge.

He gets a huge smile on his face and says that its great to meet fans and that he is Vegas all the time. He asks me the best way to get to a limo to avoid the crowds I point him the way, but he asks if I can show him. I walk him to the limo making small talk along the way. He tells me that he is ecstatic with the hiring of Whisenhunt and that he is just what the doctor ordered. Stated exactly "He is just what we needed! We need some discipline and a kick in the butt" He then looked at me with the most serious face you could imagine and told me "we are going to win this year no doubt!"

I finish walking him to the limo where he meets with some other NFL player(Im pretty certain) built much like Dockett who already has the limo waiting. He turns to me and shakes my hand and actually gives me one of those your my bro half arm manhugs and says be safe. He was genuinely talkative and completely polite. Anyway just thought I would share! Kudos to Darnell. Now Im all pumped to send in my renewal cash again!

:thumbup:

FYI: have seen a ton of sports stars the last two days. This airport is an absolute zoo with the NBA allstar weekend up here in Vegas this year! But the only one I cared to chat with was Darnell! :D
 

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Standing in baggage claim here at work and lo and behold coming right at me is Darnell Dockett. Of course I stop him and say hello. Shake his hand and show him this hooked to my lapel on my work shirt http://cgi.ebay.com/Arizona-Cardina...ryZ88433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Its just the circular part with the retractable holder on the end that holds my airport ID badge.

He gets a huge smile on his face and says that its great to meet fans and that he is Vegas all the time. He asks me the best way to get to a limo to avoid the crowds I point him the way, but he asks if I can show him. I walk him to the limo making small talk along the way. He tells me that he is ecstatic with the hiring of Whisenhunt and that he is just what the doctor ordered. Stated exactly "He is just what we needed! We need some discipline and a kick in the butt" He then looked at me with the most serious face you could imagine and told me "we are going to win this year no doubt!"

I finish walking him to the limo where he meets with some other NFL player(Im pretty certain) built much like Dockett who already has the limo waiting. He turns to me and shakes my hand and actually gives me one of those your my bro half arm manhugs and says be safe. He was genuinely talkative and completely polite. Anyway just thought I would share! Kudos to Darnell. Now Im all pumped to send in my renewal cash again!

:thumbup:

FYI: have seen a ton of sports stars the last two days. This airport is an absolute zoo with the NBA allstar weekend up here in Vegas this year! But the only one I cared to chat with was Darnell! :D

Did you ask Darnell if he wanted to hear the "Greatest Johnny Cash Song Ever?" Hahaha!
 
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Did you ask Darnell if he wanted to hear the "Greatest Johnny Cash Song Ever?" Hahaha!

No sure didnt. He was nice as could be though.
 

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Dockett is one of my favorite players. Him and Boldin and Wilson.
 

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should have told him, the next time you pick up a fumble and run it back for a touchdown on monday night football make sure your knee doesn't touch the ground!

kidding...I like darnell too
 

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Standing in baggage claim here at work and lo and behold coming right at me is Darnell Dockett. Of course I stop him and say hello. Shake his hand and show him this hooked to my lapel on my work shirt http://cgi.ebay.com/Arizona-Cardina...ryZ88433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Its just the circular part with the retractable holder on the end that holds my airport ID badge.

He gets a huge smile on his face and says that its great to meet fans and that he is Vegas all the time. He asks me the best way to get to a limo to avoid the crowds I point him the way, but he asks if I can show him. I walk him to the limo making small talk along the way. He tells me that he is ecstatic with the hiring of Whisenhunt and that he is just what the doctor ordered. Stated exactly "He is just what we needed! We need some discipline and a kick in the butt" He then looked at me with the most serious face you could imagine and told me "we are going to win this year no doubt!"

I finish walking him to the limo where he meets with some other NFL player(Im pretty certain) built much like Dockett who already has the limo waiting. He turns to me and shakes my hand and actually gives me one of those your my bro half arm manhugs and says be safe. He was genuinely talkative and completely polite. Anyway just thought I would share! Kudos to Darnell. Now Im all pumped to send in my renewal cash again!

:thumbup:

FYI: have seen a ton of sports stars the last two days. This airport is an absolute zoo with the NBA allstar weekend up here in Vegas this year! But the only one I cared to chat with was Darnell! :D



Hey arn't your the guy with the rubber gloves and the Sierra Mist at the check in line? LOL
 

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Good post and thanks for sharing ... what a treat to make the workday worth while .. sounds like you had a blast ...
 

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FYI: have seen a ton of sports stars the last two days. This airport is an absolute zoo with the NBA allstar weekend up here in Vegas this year! But the only one I cared to chat with was Darnell! :D

Great story.

I was going to PM you and ask you if you were working this weekend. Vegas is going to be absolutely crazy.
 

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Great story. I'm always interested to hear what the players are thinking in regards to the new coaching staff. Especially "off the record".
 

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I like it when I hear about players that understand and appreciate how passionate we are about this team. Its great to see Darnell understood who he was dealing with and showed a lot of respect and appreciation.
 

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I like it when I hear about players that understand and appreciate how passionate we are about this team. Its great to see Darnell understood who he was dealing with and showed a lot of respect and appreciation.

My position is to always show respect for a man who has a .38 strapped to his waist.:D
 

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Double D rules!!! Thanks for representing Shane.
 

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Standing in baggage claim here at work and lo and behold coming right at me is Darnell Dockett. Of course I stop him and say hello. Shake his hand and show him this hooked to my lapel on my work shirt http://cgi.ebay.com/Arizona-Cardina...ryZ88433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Its just the circular part with the retractable holder on the end that holds my airport ID badge.

He gets a huge smile on his face and says that its great to meet fans and that he is Vegas all the time. He asks me the best way to get to a limo to avoid the crowds I point him the way, but he asks if I can show him. I walk him to the limo making small talk along the way. He tells me that he is ecstatic with the hiring of Whisenhunt and that he is just what the doctor ordered. Stated exactly "He is just what we needed! We need some discipline and a kick in the butt" He then looked at me with the most serious face you could imagine and told me "we are going to win this year no doubt!"

I finish walking him to the limo where he meets with some other NFL player(Im pretty certain) built much like Dockett who already has the limo waiting. He turns to me and shakes my hand and actually gives me one of those your my bro half arm manhugs and says be safe. He was genuinely talkative and completely polite. Anyway just thought I would share! Kudos to Darnell. Now Im all pumped to send in my renewal cash again!

:thumbup:

FYI: have seen a ton of sports stars the last two days. This airport is an absolute zoo with the NBA allstar weekend up here in Vegas this year! But the only one I cared to chat with was Darnell! :D

It's great to hear about celebraties who appreciate their fans and treat them courteously.
 

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D-Dock!!! I love that guy. He's got a lot of heart and desire.

Great story, Shane.
 

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