When you sign an NFL contract, one of the first things you may buy is a brand new, shiny car.
However, after signing a two-year, $3.5 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys earlier in the offseason, running back Alfred Morris says that he won't be spending his money on a new car.
As the proud owner of a 1991 Mazda 626 that he bought in college from his pastor for $2, he said his beloved vehicle isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
"Yes, I still have my car. I still drive 'Bentley' which is what I call my car even though she's not really a Bentley. It's always going to be my baby and I'm going to drive it 'til she dies," he told Dallas’ 5 Points Blue.
Morris and his Mazda gained recognition in 2012 when the Washington Redskins selected the athlete in the 6th round of the NFL Draft.
Mazda even fixed up Morris' beloved 'Bentley' in 2013 by fine-tuning the engine and replacing a cracked dashboard, while he played for the Redskins.
So when Morris joined the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, he decided to have the car shipped to him from Washington, D.C.
"I didn't get to drive it down because I had to get here so quickly for 'captain's workouts' after I signed with the Cowboys. They already had over 40 guys who were back for workouts. So I came quickly and was part of that. I had the car shipped and I'm driving it now," Morris explained.
Morris, who comes from humble beginnings, added that he drives the Mazda as a way to remind himself to stay grounded.
Just remember though, you can always stay grounded with an updated ride at an incredible price at Poquet. Just saying. :)
