Whisenhunt says Wells is just a competitor
by Ryer Ulland/Sports 620 KTAR (October 6th, 2010)
Cardinals Extra
TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt believes that Beanie Wells was just acting out of frustration when he responded to being asked about his playing time on Monday. The Cardinals have not had a smooth start to the season, and Whisenhunt feels his running back is just a competitive person that wants the opportunity to improve the team.
"I understand Beanie's frustration. I think we are all frustrated at the way things have gone for us," Whisenhunt said. "Beanie is a good player, he feels like when we are not performing as well that he wants to help the team."
In his second year, Wells has spent most of the season on the bench due to a knee injury, but feels he is ready to contribute more to the team now. He did tell the press that he was frustrated with his playing time after only getting five carries in Sunday's game against the Chargers, but the team is past that and ready to move on.
"Me, myself being a competitor, I want to be out there and contribute on the football field. I think coach pretty much understood that," Wells said. "I may have said some indirect way but coach understands where I was coming from and that's behind us now."
The Ohio State product has talked with Whisenhunt about what he told the media with regards to his lack of carries. He claims the press may have exaggerated his comments, but there is nothing he can do about it now.
"I don't know if we necessarily have a better understanding, but me and coach have talked," Wells said. "I said some things out of frustration I probably shouldn't have said and I think some guys took it out of context and it is what it is."