Arizona Cardinal of the Week: Week 7
by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 11:46 AM MDT
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It was a close one, but in the end, the Arizona Cardinals were the victor. Beating the New York Giants on the road was a big win for this team, and as the season progresses, they'll need to feed off of it. The Cardinals now stand at 4-2, and are surprisingly 3-0 on the road this season. Last night many Cardinals stepped up big time and helped the team get the win. Before we find out who the nominees are, congratulations to Kurt Warner for winning the award last week. Warner was nearly perfect and helped the Cardinals win impressively on the road. This week, the nominees are:
Adrian Wilson: I had to nominate A Dubb first for his duties on the field last night. Wilson was seen flying all over the field and was on Eli Manning's radar more then one time. He finally received more of a national spotlight and I believe that more NFL fans will catch on to him after last night if they haven't already. He had a big game, recording 5 tackles, 1 interception, and 1fumble recovered. Wilson also disrupted several plays and was the main reason the Giants offense struggled so much.
Beanie Wells: This is the game that we've been waiting for from Wells. He didn't break 100 yards and did fumble once out of bounds, but was solid in gaining positive yardage. After a Tim Hightower fumble, Beanie got the nod and provided a burst right away. His touchdown of the night was a thing of beauty as he bounced the ball to the outside, stiff-arming two defenders into the end zone.
Alan Branch: Branch didn't get a lot of snaps but when he was on the field, he made the most of it. Branch racked up two of the three sacks and pressured Eli Manning at other times. So far this year, Branch has developed into what most of us thought he would've been when he was drafted.
Antrel Rolle: Rolle has quietly put together a good season for the Cardinals and continued that trend last night. He was second on the team with 8 tackles, and is presence around the line of scrimmage confused Eli Manning. The biggest play by Rolle came in the final minutes of the game when he picked off Manning and gave the Cardinals the win.
Calais Campbell: The fourth defensive player to make the list is defensive end Calais Campbell. His numbers weren't outstanding but he did a good job of getting in the backfield. He had a sack, but more importantly had a tipped ball that led to an Adrian Wilson interception.
I thought about naming others but these five were key contributors in the game. This should be a very close poll as all five played their best game, and the winner could go any way. As always, if you feel anybody should be added to the list just name who and why. Who did you vote for and why?
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Man this is a tough one.
Had to go with Wilson because when he went out, the Giants moved the ball better.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 11:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I went with Wilson as well.
He was all over the field yesterday making big play after big play.
by Pyromnc on Oct 26, 2009 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson
Though one this week. The defense as a unit are all winners this week.
by badmatty53 on Oct 26, 2009 12:10 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
+1
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Antrel Rolle
For going totally Adrian Wilson on Kevin Boss. Props to Boss for holding on to the ball, but that shot gave me a headache.
by SenSurround on Oct 26, 2009 12:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously
I thought it was Wilson at first.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
rolle is playing on a whole nother level this year
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to ROTB
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 4:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here!
That hit was so hard my teeth rattled. Rolle had a Pro Bowl game last night. We have the best defense and it’s only getting better!
-- Red headed Cardinals Fan
(Sort of like being the red-headed step child...everyone jokes about beating us a lot.)
by cdredhead on Oct 26, 2009 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to ROTB cdredhead
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had to vote for Beanie.
The run game was at least a consideration on the minds of the opposing D for the first time this season. I just wish he had 5-8 more carries.
by Drullin'OverDaCards on Oct 26, 2009 1:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a tough one...
Its tough to pick between Beanie, A-Dub, and Rolle, but I’m going to have to go with Beanie for that beautiful Touchdown and giving us something close to a running game.
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by JoeCB1991 on Oct 26, 2009 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Beanie
That touchdown run was sweet, hopefully the preview of coming attractions… GO CARDINALS
paco cabrera
by pacocab on Oct 26, 2009 2:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
his signature move
He has one hell of a stiff arm he reminded me of jamal anderson for the falcons a few years back
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
check the fan post
i did a stat comp for timmy and wells its good to see where they both excell
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
All
of them did a great job last night. That defense had Manning figured out. Campbell got my vote overall. Another great night for him. I still think after all the talk about losing Smith and how lazy Campbell was before getting drafted he is making a name for himself up front.
by kj197728 on Oct 26, 2009 3:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Dub
had a great game and gets pointed out by opposing QB’s on almost every play of every game, but my vote went to C squared for a line effort of once again stuffing the run relatively against a tough NYG ground game and of course his sack and PD for an A-Dub pick. My only negative on A-Dub was his drop of an interception when it looked like the ball was INTENDED for him, but he absolutely made up for it.
by Fitz Jizzle on Oct 26, 2009 3:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
cards mvp on defence so far for the year
campbell is the best d linemen this year. linebacker gereld heys stands out to me and db-saftey sure drc makes big plays but mcfadden seems to shut his side of the field down
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 3:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
all in all
it goes to campbell
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I agree didn’t notice your comment before posting mine. My only issue with mcfadden is he has hands of stone, I doubt he gets more than 1 pick this year if that. Hope he proves me wrong though
by cardsfanforlife24 on Oct 26, 2009 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
But in all fairness to McFadden, if you’re talking about that floater that Eli put up, that ball was moving all over the place due to wind.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m a beanie homer, but think that wilson deserves it… was all over the field and disruptive. beanie’s got to break 100 to be in consideration. :P
by chibucks on Oct 26, 2009 4:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
A wise man once said, "don't count your reps, make your reps count."
O.K. fine it was the Pressley (the undrafted rookie FA from the Bengals on Hard Knocks), but you get my drift. In that scenerio you could easily vote for Branch. But I actually chose Rolle for his work on defense as well as offense. He rocked.
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by hevchv on Oct 26, 2009 4:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Adrian Wilson for this game
But for the season as a whole so far I’d have to say its between Calais Campell and Gerald Hayes. They have both been monsters doing their job and putting up stats while not running their mouth which is a huge plus.
I’m grateful we play the panthers next week and Jake ‘overthrow’ Delhomme cause our secondary needs time to heal. I’m concerned about DRC’s status and A dubs because both of their injuries could be lingering. Our depth behind DRC and McFadden is not good either, I became a fan of Adams last night but the fact is his size is a huge advantage for nearly every receiver he goes against. I’m surprised the Giants didn’t pick on him more than they did while he was in.
Huge win for us be proud Cardinals faithful!
Go Cardinals!!!
by cardsfanforlife24 on Oct 26, 2009 5:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for mentioning Gerald Hayes. He and Dansby were both very solid. Hayes tends to make fewer flashy plays than some of the other players on the defense, but nobody is more reliable. He is always where he needs to be and he does his job with superb execution. He is one of the big reasons our run defense is as good as it is.
by Vaegrin on Oct 26, 2009 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 1
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 5:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
but a dub was a cramp and that can be fixed in his diet. and adams never got tested they kept throwing at mcfadden and in the game it would look like he would get beet but then some how he got the ball loose for an incomplete pass he has got to be one of those corners who just gets in your heads
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
True about adams
That’s what scares me, they didn’t test him which was stupid in my opinion since they have manningham and hixon, 2 very tall receivers. youre right it always looks like he will get beat and in the preseason he got ripped up a few times, more often than not against good receivers he will lose the battle that is obvious. He’s not athletic enough to make up for it, he hits hard and never gives up but that doesn’t make up for the height disadvantage in any way. I’m pulling for him too but I’m being realistic at the same time.
GO CARDINALS!!!
by cardsfanforlife24 on Oct 26, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
this may be true but every week they stay away from him and test DR.C and him being the bigger playmaker warrents 2 things he will have more pics but he will also get burned way more
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
greg toler
he was used alot in the man as they rotated the both of them in to confuse manning i guess
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true, I hope that ankle heals quick we need his playmaking ability. He did a near perfect job in coverage last night though, if only he had knocked that ball down instead of up! haha. I think if he had 2 good hands he would’ve gone for the pick though.
by cardsfanforlife24 on Oct 26, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
crazy sh*t right
it seems like that can only happen to us not for us
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adrian Wilson it is!
This was a tough call. A very tough call. Rolle had an absolutely spectacular game (on defense AND offense!?), Beanie had me on the edge of my seat cheering every time he touched the ball, Branch was unbelievably impressive especially after looking like a bust all this time, and Campbell was a beast as always. Don’t forget DRC, whose interception in single coverage was nothing short of a phenomenal display of ability AND discipline, the latter of which he’s lacked at times—he didn’t have to play catch-up here; he stuck to his receiver like a wet T-shirt.
Rolle is a VERY close second, but Wilson’s performance takes the cake. He was everywhere. Every time he touched a ball carrier it was a perfectly executed tackle. He absolutely terrorized the Giants offense. How many times did we see Eli point at him, screaming “TWENTY FOUR!!! TWENTY FOUR!!!” before the snap? Half the time Wilson would STILL make a big play, and the other half of the time he was just an absolutely terrifying decoy who created opportunities for other defenders to make big plays of their own. Last night Wilson lived up to his billing as the leader of the defense.
Still, if it was possible to have coaches on this list I would have been very tempted to vote for Bill Davis. He deserves a lot of credit for creating schemes that not only confused the crud out of the Giants, but utilized each and every player on that defense to the absolute best of their abilities. Wilson and all the others on this list are incredible weapons, but Davis deserves accolades for wielding them with such astounding proficiency.
by Vaegrin on Oct 26, 2009 5:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to ROTB Vaegrin
Wilson did enough to earn some national respect IMO. He proved he’s the best strong safety in the NFC. I’m glad we have him locked up till he retires.
Bill Davis was fearless, blitzing when the Giants were driving on us late in the fourth quarter. It’s stressful to watch but I love it.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 26, 2009 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
wilson is the most decorated d personel
we have had since areneas
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
not taking nothing away but
wilsons int came off a campbell tip and his fumble recovery was thatks to ware punching the ball loose. right place right time if he would of caught the 1st int drop were he actually made a good play i would say great but he didnt finish that play
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
But to be in the right place at the right time takes football smarts, these things aren’t that big of a coincidence that consistently
by cardsfanforlife24 on Oct 26, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love this site i have been reeding these post since the playoffs on my black berry
and finally joined and im very happy with my decion
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Its good to see you guys post here
I know we have a lot of lurkers out there but more cardinal fans in the conversation is even better.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 27, 2009 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is the deal with berry
is he in the dog house cause i need to watch the game again but its seemed he is only getting like 5 snaps a game
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by DaCards on Oct 26, 2009 6:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't think they like him in coverage
He’s ooold, only has a pass-rushing skillset, and skipped the entire offseason. Still like what he brings to the passing D enough to keep him around, though.
by tw3kr on Oct 27, 2009 12:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah berry is still solid at pass rushing
He should get a couple more sacks before the season ends. especially with all these bad teams coming up
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 27, 2009 9:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Alan Branch already has two sacks this game."
LET IT BE KNOWN THOSE WORDS WERE SPOKEN. Live, on-air. Incredible. Keep it up, Alan!
My vote this week goes to Rolle, though, for finally becoming a safety (rather than just a deep corner)!
by tw3kr on Oct 27, 2009 12:41 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
OH YEAH
I think the special teams as a whole unit deserves another nod this week. They effectively eliminated one of NY’s weapons in Domenik Hixon, all game. And Adams with a heads-up play forcing the muffed punt, too bad — Wright really should’ve had that, and he knew it. It’s nice to see Highsmith running around and causing some havoc, too.
by tw3kr on Oct 27, 2009 1:33 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah wright landed right on the ball. should have had it
The special teams was really good. I dont think people realize. Rackers was purposely booting the ball as far as possible and also getting the ball to bounce, which takes a step away from Hixon. Graham did a good job on punts too despite the wind.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 27, 2009 9:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pro Bowl
So who represents the cards in the pro bowl this year.
My predictions my sound crazy but on offense I have only 2
1. Larry fitz
2. Leyl sendilien
On D
1. A dub
2. Rolle
3. Dr.C
My next two really are just a if I ruled the world suggestion
4. Hayes
5. Campbell
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by DaCards on Oct 27, 2009 10:36 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Fitz – On pace to have around 110 receptions and around 13 touchdowns.
Warner – Still on pace for 4500 yards and 24 touchdowns. (I think those improve with the easy schedule we have left).
Wilson – Started off slow but since Ware got healthy he has been all over the field making crucial plays.
Docket – Don’t think he gets in with the fan vote but will get in by the coaches and players vote. I’ve heard opposing coaches and players say he has made their life miserable this year, even though the stats do not show it.
DRC and Rolle could possibly make it but my guesses are the four I mentioned above.
by Pyromnc on Oct 27, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
your right
Doc has not got the numbers but your right anyone in the league that get double teamed in a 3-4 scheme and has that impact on the running game like he has had. Better yet if you got to game plan for a guy then your doing something right. He is probably owed a lot of steak diners from hayes and dansby
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by DaCards on Oct 27, 2009 11:19 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The only game he wasn't 100%/In the whole time, was the Colts game
In which we were slaughtered. A lot of people underestimate the defensive tackle spot, let alone how much of a team sport football is. When one key player goes out, it effects the whole team.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 27, 2009 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pro Bowl
Fitzgerald
Warner
Dockett
Wilson
Morey – His name was brought up a lot last year, people will remember him
Rackers/Graham – Both are having good years, could make it
Boldin/Dansby – Both could have a chance, too much talent at linebacker on other teams. Loss of Urlacher helps though. Boldin needs to pick up his stats this year to make it.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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