Marcum: Team would welcome Samuels' return
The Mobile (Ala.) Press-Register was correct: Storm WR/LB Lawrence Samuels did tell the team during the organization's year-end "exit interviews" he would like to return next year, coach Tim Marcum confirmed Monday. However, nothing is official ... yet.
"He said he'd like to come back, but that he wanted to talk to his wife," Marcum said. "So I said, 'We've got plenty of time for you to decide.'"
Samuels, 38, is the AFL's all-time leading receiver with 1,022 receptions. This past season, he had 121 catches for 1,191 yards and 16 touchdowns. On defense, he intercepted four passes.
"Certainly, if he wants to play, we're going to come to terms with where we feel like he is," Marcum said. "There are some restraints with the salary cap. Things are a little tight. But if he wants to play, I'm sure we'll find a way to sign him."
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LawDog!
He needs to come back.
Posted by: Nick | July 29, 2008 at 06:39 PM