Arizona Cardinal Of The Week: Week 5
by Andrew602 on Oct 12, 2009 2:01 PM MDT
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Week five is officially over for the Arizona Cardinals, who can breathe a sigh of relief, as they recorded a much-needed win on Sunday against the Houston Texans. The Cardinals took a commanding lead to start the first half, but relinquished it by the fourth quarter. Surprisingly, the Cardinals defense, who essentially blew the lead, came up big in the end. Before we move on completely, congrats to Anquan Boldin who won the week three COTW award. This week, it's pretty cut and dry as the candidates were the main reason of the victory.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - DRC primarily covered Kevin Walter for the game, and if you look at Walter's stats(4 catches, 37 yards), Rodgers-Cromartie did his job. The Cardinals defense struggled to contain the Texans passing attack, but DRC came up big with a much needed interception and score, especially when the Cardinals offense was unable to score in the second half.
Kurt Warner - If there was any doubt about his age or ability to get the ball out when needed, it should be gone by now. Kurt Warner threw the ball accurately yesterday, recording two touchdowns, and possibly a third had Anquan Boldin not fumbled in the red zone. While he was nearly perfect in the first half, he struggled in the second, primarily from defensive blitz's and good coverage down field. However, Kurt did what we all prefer, and that's not turn the ball over.
Larry Fitzgerald - It's unlikely that Fitzgerald texted his brother in the locker room at half time, as he already had two touchdowns at that point in the game. Fitzgerald was given the ball early, and took advantage when the Cardinals were marching into the opponents red zone. Although the yardage wasn't there, Fitzgerald is still on pace to gain over 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns for the season.
Calais Campbell - Campbell didn't register any sacks, but once again provided a boost on the special teams end for the Cardinals. Like week two, Campbell was able to reach his 6'8" frame high enough to block another field goal. The block prevented the Texans from capitalizing on the Cardinals turnover, and more importantly - scoring.
Like always, if you feel anybody else should be added to the list, just drop a comment with who and why they should be. I feel that more then one of these guys could win the COTW award, but only one actually will. Who did you vote for and why?
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Gotta go with Calais Campbell.
He had the blocked field and saved a return touchdown with his tackle. Sure DRC had that TD but in my opinion CC made more important plays.
by Pyromnc on Oct 12, 2009 2:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
That tackle was unbelievable
by Irishcardinal on Oct 12, 2009 3:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a tough one....
But I’m going with DRC for the game saving Pick 6, that I said we had to do in the Gameday thread.
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by JoeCB1991 on Oct 12, 2009 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Calais was fantastic, but
DRC won us the game with his pick-6 in crunch time, so he gets the nod. Both did very, VERY good, though, and it’s nice to see both our first and second round picks from last year so directly contribute to our win.
by Chg91 on Oct 12, 2009 3:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I picked Campbell, but...
I can see the reason for the many votes for DRC. His TD did win the game.
But the blocked FG after the turn over I feel is what kept the momentum shift from being so major that the Cards couldn’t overcome the loss of momentum after the fumble loss by Q at the goal line.
Section 102, Row 18
by CardsFan08 on Oct 12, 2009 5:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to go with CC.
He predicted five and is on a pretty good pace to surpass that. Plus before that pick 6 DRC was playing kind of tentatively. In the second quarter he had the opportunity for another pick 6 but chose to make the tackle. It was actually a bad no call by the refs as he had to pull up before the ball got there and was still early. It should have been defensive pass interference. I think he was so concerned with keeping everything in front of him that he was too afraid to take a chance and a better play. With more experience he will learn when and when not to attack the ball.
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by hevchv on Oct 12, 2009 5:20 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
+1
That’s some great analysis Hevchv
Section 102, Row 18
by CardsFan08 on Oct 12, 2009 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
His mistake was making the play he should be making?
Just saying, we’ve been complaining about him going for the ball rather than making a sure tackle the last three games… But as you say, he’ll learn.
by tw3kr on Oct 12, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Warner was awesome, but I already used my vote
Section 102, Row 18
by CardsFan08 on Oct 12, 2009 5:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Voted CC
He’s been my second choice every game this year so I figured it’s about time. Glad to see DRC and Fitz making a resurgence, though.
by tw3kr on Oct 12, 2009 6:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
tough decision..
But I voted Warner for him slicing up the Texans D like butter the whole first half. The two Fitz TD’s were real pretty passes too. Of course he had his blemishes like all of the candidates this week, but I give him the vote for feasting on the momentum and opportunities the Texans gave us to make it 21-0 at the half (mighta been 28-0 if not for Q’s awkward catch and fumble on the one yard line). Lovin what Calais Campbell is doin btw.
by Fitz Jizzle on Oct 13, 2009 1:31 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I nominate Alan Branch?
For actually contributing on the field, and putting his weight to good use on the goal line stand. Amid the Jumbo Package.
by Fitz Jizzle on Oct 13, 2009 1:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Branch's big day was the previous game =)
But it’s good that he’s keeping it up…
by tw3kr on Oct 13, 2009 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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