rajncajn Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Apparently he's not retiring after all, but he is leaving the Saints & had this to say. http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/0...t_retiring.html Always one of the most community-minded individuals in the locker room, Carney prepared a statement to express his appreciation for the time he and his family spent in New Orleans. It read: To the Faithful of New Orleans: My time of wearing the Fleur de Lis has come to a close. For six 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 ya'll for the support and class you showed me during my Saint's career. Best wishes and God speed, John Carney #3 I hope he lands well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 that's really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 The way Mare kicks, he may be back on Bourbon Street before you know it. But indeed, it is nice to see a class act... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 That's the way to do it! Too bad something like this is so rare that it warrants our attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 That's the way to do it! Too bad something like this is so rare that it warrants our attention. yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 The way Mare kicks, he may be back on Bourbon Street before you know it. But indeed, it is nice to see a class act... Agreed...I don't understand the move but this is something every athlete should take note of. If Briggs gets his wish, think he'll follow suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I spell ya'll y'all. We barely knew ye John Carney. It is nice to see a classy thing like this. He is, however, a white guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 The NFL needs more John Carneys and less Chris Henrys and Pacman Joneses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 The NFL needs more John Carneys and less Chris Henrys and Pacman Joneses. +1000000000000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 The NFL needs more John Carneys and less Chris Henrys and Pacman Joneses. Racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 to carney. bledsoe ran a similarly themed newspaper ad in both the globe and herald after he was traded to buffalo. say what you will about that guy, but he'll always be a class act in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Cool. Reminds me of Bledsoe when he left New England. He only played there 6 years? I thought it was longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 He was a class act with the Bolts. I'm glad to see he hasn't changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartans91 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Cool. Reminds me of Bledsoe when he left New England. He only played there 6 years? I thought it was longer. Yeah, really. It seems like he was in NOLA for at least a decade. Seems like a swell guy. I wish him nothing but the best. I have no idea what the Saints see in Mare. Is that really an upgrade at K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Yeah, really. It seems like he was in NOLA for at least a decade. Seems like a swell guy. I wish him nothing but the best. I have no idea what the Saints see in Mare. Is that really an upgrade at K? If it means we only have to carry one kicker I guess so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm sure it wasn't that hard. This season was... amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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