I think there are 30+ posts in this thread of people saying "if he just wants to win, why would he come to miami?" Im really starting to get fed up with it. GO watch the 2 interviews on NFL.COM if you want to chime in to this thread. That way you actually know what his desires are, and you may offer something more to this thread.
He makes it VERY CLEAR that what he WANTS is a "FRESH START" what he wants is a "CHANGE OF SCENERY" its "NOT ABOUT THE MONEY". He wants to win games but he wants the above more than ANYTHING. He kept getting upset when NFL network kept prying at him about what he wants cuz hes already said it, over, and over again. He has said MULTIPLE times that he wants to be a dolphin. He wants to be in teal and white, he wants Parcells to call him. He has made his case. He got desperate during the superbowl and starting naming other teams showing that all he really wants is to get the hell out of cincy. But dont think that this means he doesnt have a preference. He certainly does, hes made that clear.
Do you people not understand what its like to WANT OUT of somewhere? Quit thinking about the $$ and stardom...think about working a job you hate, living in a town you no longer want to live in, and wanting to go back to what you used to know and love. Feeling like theres nothing for you where youre at anymore...do you know what this feels like? I lived in FL for 12 years and Ive wanted nothing more than to get the hell out...go anywhere...im finally making it happen and all the depression, the anger, will be gone. I can relate to him.
To answer your question "why miami?" ill say again:
- New environment. Its his HOMETOWN, his friends/family are here. Look how motivated he was to play a big game when he came home. This is so underestimated.
- Parcells. He knows that Parcells will turn this thing around very quickly. Despite what you may think "headcases" usually love to have a guy like Parcells running the show. It keeps them in line, they can appreciate what the guy does. He helps them mature. Keyshawn and Parcells LOVE each other - perfect example.
- Fresh start. No more negativity. No more worrying about what people think. He will have a chance to renew his image and his place in the NFL. He will be an icon, a huge contributor to the success of the Phins.
- Offense. The rushing attack will open up a lot of room for him because very soon...we will have a top5-10 running game in the NFL every year with parcells/sparano taking care of personnel. Hes never had that before. Imagine how much he could succeed? He knows we have an up/coming WR who will definitely demand attention as well.
- Night life. The guy knows what its all about down here. He can stay out of trouble...but he would surely love to be in this kind of environment...hes rich. Who doesnt wanna live in a place like Miami when youre rich?
- Hes got a pocket full of seeds.
He said in his interview "ive got to take care of chad now..I gotta do whats best for chad. I cant be worrying about what everybody thinks. I need a change of scenery, I need a fresh start. I need to move on, everybody needs to move on"
Does that sound like a guy that wants $$$ and to WIN WIN WIN???? He said that he will "BRING HIS SEEDS and his WATERHOSE if AINT GREEN and he'll MAKE IT GREEN" - do you guys not understand what he is hinting at? He means he doesnt have to go to a WINNING TEAM. He will help turn it around.
Sigh....if you're not convinced now, go educate yourselves by watching his interviews on NFL Network, on youtube with Keyshawn, his interview "parcells call me", the article in the miami herald before he played us...and many others im sure you;ll dig up im forgetting right now.
