Coach Mac: A Journey Through the Years
On April 28, 2003, the Arizona Cardinals held a press conference in Tempe, Arizona. The team introduced two of its first-round draft picks that Monday.
Head coach Dave McGinnis stood alongside vice president of football operations Rod Graves. The presentation highlighted the club’s top selections from the NFL draft.
Newcomers unveiled
The Cardinals announced Bryant Johnson and Calvin Pace as their first-round additions. Johnson is a wide receiver from Penn State. Pace is a defensive end from Wake Forest.
They were chosen 17th and 18th overall, respectively, in the 2003 NFL draft. The back-to-back picks were a notable moment for the franchise.
Media and documentation
The scene was captured by photographer Paul Connors for the Associated Press. Images from the event circulated in national outlets.
Fans tracking the team’s journey and the coach’s tenure found the announcement significant. Topics like Coach Mac and the club’s development over the years remained part of broader coverage.
Filmogaz.com covered the introductions and shared the official statements from the press conference. The report preserved the basic facts of that draft day moment.
