21MadFan Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2012/09/20/alfred-morris-car/70000757/1#.UFtr2K6z5Ee Alfred Morris drives a $1,300 car to Redskins Park Amidst a sea of big-rimmed Escalades and decked-out BMWs, the NFL's leading rookie rusher rolls into Redskins Park on 14s.Alfred Morris, the sixth-round draft pick who was anointed the Washington Redskins surprise starter and is currently tied for first in the NFC in rushing touchdowns, is still driving his 1991 Mazda 626 to work. It's got all the amenities: cloth seats, power steering, tape deck, AM and FM radio and has the added bonus of being made the same year the Redskins last won a Super Bowl. "It has some sentimental value to it now," Morris told The Redskins Blog. "It just keeps me grounded, where I came from and all the hard work for me to get to this point. So that's what helps me." Where he comes from is Florida Atlantic and a senior season that saw the team go 1-11. Scouts figured he'd catch on with a team as a third or fourth running back, if he caught on at all. But he caught the attention of running-back whisperer Mike Shanahan, earned a starting job with his elusive power game and kept it with solid performances in Washington's opening games. And still, he keeps that '91 Mazda. Even the lowest-paid NFL players, like Morris, make good money, though it's a pittance compared to some teammates. Morris will make $390,000 in the first of his four-year, $2.22 million deal with the Redskins. He also received a $154,000 signing bonus. Figuring that he's received two game checks and the bonus, then taking out for taxes and a cut for his agent, our conservative estimate is that Morris has netted $90,000 during his time in Washington. That's easily enough to put a down payment on an S-Class. He'll buy a new car one day, he told The Redskins Blog, but not yet. It says so much about the spending culture in sports that it's surprising when a young man doesn't buy something simply because he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I like stories like these. Good to see a young guy with a good head on his shoulders...there are much more important things out there to buy than a nice car. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Love this dude even more now. Cool story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Sounds like something I would do.... except it would have been my 94 Mercury Grand Marquis.... Morris is my man. I picked him up in all three of my fantasy leagues after the Bears, not Colts, game because I knew this dude was the next one of Shanny's running backs. I hope he lasts the longest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Great head on his shoulders. Freakin' steal of the draft in the 6th. Morris is exactly the kind of player we want to build this team on. I sincerely hope he develops into a solid consistent starter and more. From a measurables perspective, he's been compared to T.D. as well as Foster, and I hope one day way down the road young guys will be compared to him. Hopefully he runs for 1300 yards minimum this year, to match the value of his car. Also, "running back whisperer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Also, "running back whisperer." Yeah. that was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm liking this kid more and more. Sometimes the unheralded ones are more hungry and more motivated. Plus, he's one guy we WON'T be reading about being broke 2 years out of the NFL. There was another Redskin from way back in the day with a similar story...kept his old car and drove it to Redskins Park as a way to stay grounded. It was a Datsun or a VW, something like that. Can anybody remember who it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightbird Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Love this guy. Reminds me of my old man. Built himself a very successful business. Still drives to work in his 2003 Corolla with his lunch in a brown bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If he paid $1300 for a '91 Mazda 626 he was ripped off Seriously nice story and glad he has his feet on the ground. I really hope he can sustain - I will be pulling for him even more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botched Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm liking this kid more and more. Sometimes the unheralded ones are more hungry and more motivated. Plus, he's one guy we WON'T be reading about being broke 2 years out of the NFL.There was another Redskin from way back in the day with a similar story...kept his old car and drove it to Redskins Park as a way to stay grounded. It was a Datsun or a VW, something like that. Can anybody remember who it was? I don't remember a Redskin, but I remember a story of an Arizona Cardinal whose car was literally falling apart. I don't think it even had interior door panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Good for him, but he could always get a Camry or something. Why's it gotta be a $1300 beater or an S-class? lol There is a conservative middle ground. I wonder if it breaks, if he winds up fixing it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Good for him, but he could always get a Camry or something. Why's it gotta be a $1300 beater or an S-class? lol There is a conservative middle ground. I wonder if it breaks, if he winds up fixing it though. Why would any young professional (NFL or no) buy a Camry unless it's just as cheap and every bit the beater that Morris' 626 is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Morris has won alot of people over in his short time here. He seems like a great kid off the field and a damn hard fighter on it. Also, after all those years of having vast sums of money invested in the RB position, our entire 3 man roster backfield combines for 'only' ~$1.5m in salary.....go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If he paid $1300 for a '91 Mazda 626 he was ripped off Seriously nice story and glad he has his feet on the ground. I really hope he can sustain - I will be pulling for him even more now. He probably bought it from Stephen Davis, who suddenly needed bail money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dant T. - I think u mean Darrell Green and his VW Beetle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Smith Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 There was another Redskin from way back in the day with a similar story...kept his old car and drove it to Redskins Park as a way to stay grounded. It was a Datsun or a VW, something like that. Can anybody remember who it was? Fred Smoot drove the Smoot-mobile, which was an old hoopty of some type. And I think either Warren or Didier drove a beat up old truck, if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Quality player, quality man.. good story. ~BAng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Saw this story on thje pre game show...quite the pile of crap with manual windows and all. He seems genuinely grounded and humble and a likeable guy. Hope that that stays after he busts out about 1500 yards this year and sniffs around for more money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 that's funny, wow. good for him if he is real genuine in his reasons. pretty easy to blow money so the kid has some discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCClybun Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Robert should hook him up with the dude that gave him a free car. Seriously, no one can hook Alfred up with a free Toyota Corolla or something!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Man if somebody say something about Toyota one more time.... Give that man a Chevy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 That's cool! Glad I'm not the only cheapo in the world lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Alfred Morris, the sixth-round draft pick who was anointed the Washington Redskins surprise starter and is currently tied for first in the NFC in rushing touchdowns The best part is he's tied with RG3. Keep it up, #4 rushing attack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCClybun Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Man if somebody say something about Toyota one more time.... Give that man a Chevy.... Why do you hate America, MLSKINS!? ...,Oh...wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Man if somebody say something about Toyota one more time.... Give that man a Chevy.... drivin a chevy is like cheatin on your wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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