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Wells is perfect for the Cardinals
by Kevin McGuire/Sports 620 KTAR
July 7th, 2009

PHOENIX- Chris "Beanie" Wells wasn't expected to reach the Arizona Cardinals and the 31st overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. Luckily for the Cards, he was still available and the team jumped at the chance to pick the running back who dominated at Ohio State. As it turns out, Wells is exactly what the Cardinals needed and the Cardinals are exactly what Wells needed.

"I'm happy that I am an Arizona Cardinal, this is a team that wanted me and I feel wanted with these guys," said Wells to Sports 620 KTAR's Gambo and Ash.

Wells is excited to work with guys who like to win, like Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald and Adrian Wilson. Wells himself was a winner during his time at OSU and would like nothing more than to continue that trend in the NFL with the Cardinals. Wells is confident that a team structured like the Cardinals are bound for success.

"If you have a team full of guys passionate about the game and are all leaders, you can't go wrong at all," said Wells. "That showed late in the season last year with the Arizona Cardinals. They won games, got into the playoffs and played hard from start to finish."

Wells hasn't had much time to get acclimated with his new teammates as he was finishing up school. Wells noted he has already missed the Cardinals OTAs and feels it is necessary to jump in as soon as possible. Despite not signing a contract yet, Wells is confident he will be on time when the Cardinals open training camp later in July.

"That's the plan for me to get to camp on time, to get acclimated with everything," said Wells. "The contracts, I let the agents worry about that. My goal is to be in camp on time."

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