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Subject: Carney shows Style & Class
Posted by: Taxman
- SuperDude [029463114] Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 11:46
After the Saints traded a sixth-round pick to Miami for kicker Olindo Mare, kicker John Carney asked for his release and got it.
Carney, 43, converted 25 of 27 field goals last season, but he couldn't kick off, forcing the Saints to employ a second kicker. Mare, 34, had a league-best 24 touchbacks and has been the NFL leader over the last eight seasons.
Classy Carney bids adieu to New Orleans
"I was shocked and disappointed," Carney said. "I understand the nature of the business, and I understand building the team for the long run. And it comes down to their philosophy of building a team where the pieces to the puzzle will be there for the next five to eight years.
"I'm not blind to the fact that I'm getting a little long in the tooth. I don't expect teams to assume I'm going to be around three or four years down the road. But I'm educated and experienced enough to know whether I have enough gas in the tank for the upcoming season."
To show his appreciation for the fans and Saints, Carney released a statement that read:
"To the Faithful of New Orleans: My time of wearing the Fleur de Lis has come to a close. For 6 seasons, I have been blessed and privileged to represent the most faithful, loyal fans that the NFL has to offer. This was never so evident than during this magical season of 2006. Monday night football will never reach the pitch and purpose it met on the night of September 25th.
"New Orleans is a city regaining its strength and swagger, and the Saints are proud to be leading the way. My family and I have been forever imprinted with the style, culture and kindness of the South. Through triumphs and tragedies, the perseverance and integrity of the New Orleans' people is far stronger than politics and hurricanes.
"I leave New Orleans a far better man, looking for a team in need of a wrinkled foot, sure to soon be missing great friends of the South, with the knowledge that my taste buds will always yearn for one more Drago's charbroiled oyster!
"May God bless the city of New Orleans. Thank y'all for the support and class you showed me during my Saints career. Best wishes and God speed."
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| 1 | sarge33rd
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Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 13:55
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A lesson in conduct, a good many professional athletes need to absorb. Speaks very highly, to the kind of man he is.
BOL to you Mr Carney.
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| 2 | tastethewaste
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Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 19:38
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As a charger fan, this really hurts.
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