Hines Ward Quotes on Cry (3 Quotes)

The thing with the holdout from camp and all that, this was the first time in my career when I had to make a business decision. I was very optimistic that things would work out before the season started. I want to thank Mr. Rooney personally. I never meant the holdout to show up this organization. It was strictly business. I didnt want it to get personal, because I want to be here. Im excited. My whole family is excited. I called my mom last night to tell her the news, and she broke down crying. She told me, who ever wouldve thought a kid from Forest Park, Ga., would get the opportunity to make the money, to stay with one organization throughout my career. I look good in black-and-gold.

For me, I never wanted this to be a negative situation, ... It was a cry out that I wanted to be here. I missed footballit sucked being at home. It was the worst thing ever, sitting at home watching your teammates practice. I want to be out there preparing for the season and getting better. Like I said, I think we have a great opportunity to make a run. I want to be a part of that.

She just broke down crying. She told me, 'Who would have thought a kid out of Forest Park would get an opportunity to make money and be able to stay with one organization through a career.' I look good in black and gold.