Wells is perfect for the Cardinals

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."

Once Wells does make it to training camp, he intends to learn everything as quickly as possible and hopefully take over the top running back spot. To take that spot he's going to have to beat out returning running back Tim Hightower. Wells acknowledges Hightower is good at what he does, but feels if he works his butt off he can be the starter by day one.

"Tim Hightower is a good running back and he's going to be a guy I can come in and learn from," said Wells. "My plan is to learn all I can and eventually take over. I can't ask for a better position to be in."

Regardless of who takes over the starting running back position, Wells is excited to finally be in the NFL. Wells has been playing football since the age of six and will surely make the best of his opportunity. The opportunity to be great is there for Wells. If Wells can be the player he strives to be, the Cardinals just may have what it takes to celebrate with the falling confetti at the end of the Super Bowl.

"It's definitely a dream come true," said Wells. "To finally get the opportunity is such a blessing. A lot of guys love football and have been playing all their lives and don't get that opportunity. For me to just get this is a blessing and I'm just so excited for it."