Al Woods' Draft Days: 'And Then The Phone Rang' (Pt. 2)

uh i went to a party like that once by mistake…
i didn’t stick around long to find out how it ended.

Hopefully your party was better.

First, if Big Al is nervous, i hope my car is nearby and dirty as can be. Second, always have emergency meat in the car in case there is a party at Big Al’s.

And a freebie. I am so very jealous of you Al. What an amazing day. Living the dream. Couldn’t be happier for you though.

I too would have been soaked in tears of joy. That was truly a special moment. Here’s to hoping you and your family have many more celebrations like that. I can’t wait to see you anchoring down the middle alongside Big Sed.

With the mini-camp coming up, how do you prepare for something like that? Do you already know beforehand what kind of drills and practices they’re gonna put you through? Beware Gregg Williams’ shout attacks. I hear he doesn’t hold back at all on the practice field. Bobby McCray said last year that he’s always yelling and cussing at them no matter how well they do. His defenses aren’t allowed to give up anything.

I’m still pretty awestruck that a Saints player is posting on here.

One of the best parts of the draft for me was seeing the reactions of different players as they got ‘the call’ – at least, when it didn’t ruin the surprise of the upcoming pick. It humanised the players to see their emotions as they get called and offered what is more or less their dream job. Gerald McCoy cried his eyes out and instantly became my wife’s new favourite player. It must have been a really wonderful moment for you, Al, made even better by your favourite team being on the other end of the line.

Good job, Al!! Thanks for posting with us. And just ignore these boys and their “meat in their hands” remarks.

However, when Coach Payton said “the sky’s the limit”, I was cracking up. See here at 2:40 or so. I think he says “GAAA!!!” in the PG version.

have fun living the dream

Thanks Dave for setting this up and Al for participating

and players and their agents are joining CSC!! Does that mean the rest of us members will have to suit up and hit the field?? Seriously, welcome to the best Saints Blog on the web, and welcome to the best NFL Team!! I’m looking forward to seeing you in the Black and Gold!

Thanks Al for the insight on your big day! I look forward to seeing you cause havoc in the backfield. make it happen! Hope you didnt break your iphone! oh well…something tells me you will be able to afford another one.

How about a regular column during the regular season, like those from Billy Miller, Heath Evans and Bobby Mc Cray posted on other outlets…

to get an inside story of someone getting drafted to their favorite team…i wouldnt even know what to say! great write up big man

Hope you’re enjoying the site as much as we do. I’d really be interested in seeing this become a regular column so we can hear your story of what its like being a rookie for the defending world champs.

It`s great to read your posts. If you keep dropping by then you may want to have a look at the CSC clownery post to familiarize yourself with some of the lingo used here, you`ll probably be busy learning GW`s palybook but if you could throw in a Bazinga or two
 that would be great.
From your post it sounds like you`ve got a great family and friends and they must be so
thrilled to see you suiting up as a Saint. All the best.

Can you act? Do you sing? Play an instrument? Memorize decks of cards?

And please continue to post a little on CSC in the future!!! Who dat!!!

But those are as rare as rocking horse sh!t.

(Whatever your answer is, it should get a lot of reaction!)

PLEASE stay in touch as often as your busy schedule will permit. Don’t want to cause any concern in your wonderful family, but I think you’ve been adopted by CSC.

How about Al “Dag” Woods? He’ll flatten opposing ball carriers, like ol’ Bumstead ran over the mailman each morning.

Al gets my vote for the “C” patch. Again, let us know about the jersey. (Hint- alum tend to throw their money around foolishly) :)

And thanks for providing us with some off-season fodder to liven things up around here. At least I don’t have to read any more “mock 2011 drafts”. (Or even any ridiculously early position rankings… lol )

too cool. Thanks for sharing the story, Al. Looking forward to watching you play this season.

To CSC, thanks for bringing this to us. You’re spoiling the hell out of us. We’re not going to get this kind of stuff anywhere else.