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Dear Santa: My wish List for the Arizona Cardinals

Dear Santa,

My Arizona Cardinals have been pretty good this year, sure they've had their moments of poor play, but who hasn't had a couple slip ups. They've won their first division title since Rudolph was a pup and the last time they hosted a home playoff game, you had to visit them in Chicago, you do have the new address right? I know you've had a hard time finding them in the past, but this year they've been much better. They're quarterback, who's almost as old as you, has resurrected his career and they're passing game has been flying high (something I think you know something about). The defense still has it's bone head moments, but even they show some signs of being a good unit from time to time. But alas, I'm sure you know that I'm not writing you to brag or gloat. The Cardinals still need some presents under the tree this year. They've still got some areas that could use some Christmas magic straight from the North Pole. Here's their wish list and I'll let you decide which area needs the most help.

Running Game: Santa they can't run the ball at all. It's harder for them to pick up 4 yards per carry than it is for you to fit into a pair pants without an elastic waistband.

Pass Rush: They had a good pass rush earlier in the year but it disappeared faster than chocolate chip cookies and milk that I leave out for you every year.

Special Teams Coverage: They've in real trouble here because they've lost so many guys. It would be kind of like you have to survive a foggy Christmas Eve with Rudolph.

Psyche: Maybe it's all the years being so bad but it seems like recently this team can't handle being good. Whether it's confidence, determination or just a lack of heart, I'm not sure, but on second thought this may be out of your relm. Do you have the contact info for the Wizard of Oz?

Thank you for your time Santa and I hope to see you sliding down the chimey later tonight. The Arizona Cardinals could sure use some Christmas joy heading into Sunday's season finale. Thank you for previous years gifts like Ken Whisenhunt, bringing Neil Rackers some consistency and of course, our new stadium. Here's hoping for another Christmas miracle.....

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What would you ask Santa to bring the Arizona Cardinals?
A running game
16 votes
A pass rush
6 votes
Better special teams coverage
0 votes
Something more between the ears
9 votes

31 votes | Poll has closed

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Why is it the Cards cannot field even a decent running game despite having defenses always keyed on the best passing attack in the league? Is it the blocking? The RBs?

by Fearless Frog on Dec 24, 2008 2:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I was asking the exact same question when watching the bears game..

The Bears are not a very good offensive team. I watched on Monday night and said, good God, they are almost horrible. But they had one thing on the Cardinals hands down. They knew how to run the ball. It’s almost all that they could do well, but the point is they did run the ball well. Their pass protection was good, and their OL was great, but seriously, I didn’t see anything that they do that the Cards OL couldn’t do. For some reason our OL never pushes up the field.

The Cards can not PUSH for a 3rd and 1. I feel like it’s going to be how Philly felt the week before they played us when they got the yards on a 3rd and 1, and the whole stadium erupted. That’s how I’m going to feel when the Cards figure out how to do what every other team seems to think is common place.

Merry Christmas to everyone at RoTB!

Go Cardinals!

by CardsFan08 on Dec 24, 2008 3:04 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't believe in Santa!

They need to figure this out themselves.
I am wondering though if this all might be Whis’es version of Rope a Dope?
We are in the playoffs and there is no point in showing our cards.

by CardsIrish on Dec 24, 2008 3:32 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Don't tease me!!!

I was telling my wife the same thing during the game Sunday. I thought we were playing vanilla on offense and defense, not to mention the numbing cold weather. Once we got down on Minny in the 1st half, I thought we packed it in till the playoffs. I do think, however, that we will bring it to the Seamutts. We do want to to show improvement on our overall record, we want to go unbeaten in the division and we want a good start to the playoffs.

by hevchv on Dec 24, 2008 4:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of which...

Let’s suppose the Seahawks win on Sunday at Arizona, in convincing fashion. What are the implications for the Cardinals? At a glance, it seems that a loss would kill any chance for momentum heading into the playoffs. Depending on the final score, it might make a huge statement for the Seahawks showing that they can still beat the Cardinals despite having an unusual injury predicament.

by Fearless Frog on Dec 26, 2008 7:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Anything is possible,

but this isn’t probable. The Seapunks used all their energy for Holmgrem’s home finale. He even said that he has to try some unusual tactics just to get them up for the game. Will it work? I hope not.

by hevchv on Dec 26, 2008 7:52 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It isn't as improbable as you think...

While the Hawks won’t be nearly as motivated as they were vs. the Jets, they’ve kept every game close since the halfway point of the season, with most losses being by a field goal. Meanwhile, we all know how the Cards have fared recently and it isn’t just Whiz cooling off till the playoffs. Even if the Seahawks lose a close one, it would be pretty negative for Arizona.

by Fearless Frog on Dec 27, 2008 12:30 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

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