Grading the Offense: Cardinals vs Bears
In their most recent victory of the season, the Arizona Cardinals saw their best overall offensive performance. The offense was rolling through the first half, not punting the ball and racking up 31 points. Kurt Warner had his best game of the season, while the rushing game was the best it's been in a while. The Cardinals offense is built on explosive play, and that's something they showed on Sunday. It's also something they must continue to improve on throughout the season.
Kurt Warner - Kurt showed once again why nobody should doubt him. After having a terrible game at home against the Carolina Panthers, Warner was able to travel on the road and butcher the Bears secondary. He managed to only get sacked once, and didn't turn the ball over as well. Kurt Warner gets to face a Seahawks defense he carved up just a few weeks ago, possibly stringing back to back games with multiple touchdowns.
Running Backs - Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower both demonstrated that even though they are young, they can produce like veteran backs. They compliment each other, with Hightower handling 3rd down responsibilities, and Wells getting the big rushing plays. Neither ran for over 100 yards, but altogether managed to put 182 rushing yards on the Bears defense.
Wide Receivers - Larry Fitzgerald shouldn't be tweeting about Kurt Warner's age anymore, as Fitz has been targeted 72 times this year, only behind Andre Johnson, Steve Smith, and Reggie Wayne. On Sunday, Fitzgerald couldn't be contained by Charles Tillman, eventually leading to his two scores. Steve Breaston showed up and did exactly what we expected - played ball. Without Boldin, the Cardinals are 5-1, a number that wouldn't be possible without Steve Breaston. Early Doucet also performed well in place of Boldin.
Offensive Line - The Cardinals offensive line played the best game of the season, physically imposing their will on the Bears defensive line. The holes that were opened up were generous for the running backs, and Kurt Warner was only sacked once. Not only that, but Warner was rarely under pressure, and was given plenty of time to get rid of the ball.
My Offensive Grade: A
Scoring a season high in points and throwing five touchdown passes will generally give you praise, and that's exactly why I gave the Cardinals offense an A. They played all parts of the offense very well, didn't make any mistakes, and scored enough to put the game away early. What did you grade the offense and why?
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I am 100% positive that wasn't a Cardinal fan
I thought about not including an F option, but I didn’t want to hear it from anybody.
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.
Revenge of the Birds
by Andrew602 on Nov 10, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hardhat's vote for Matty.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 10, 2009 7:21 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just look at the verbal orgsam he is having on azcentral right now.
http://www.azcentral.com/members/User/HardHat
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
by JoeCB1991 on Nov 10, 2009 7:58 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Not unexpected...he comes out whenever Matt gets a chance...
and if he does good, it does not matter but if he does bad than you get suff like that.
“Preseason? Nobody counts the preseason, except for the Leinart jock sniffers.”
- Deep Thoughts by HardHat
by Pyromnc on Nov 10, 2009 8:07 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, did you notice his approval rating on azcentral...39%
Those are George W. Bush numbers
"There are preachermen on TV in a suit and a tie, they tell you to send your money to the Lord, but they give you their address" Hank Williams Jr.
by StuckinColorado on Nov 10, 2009 8:33 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I've been arguing with him on there since the game...
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
by JoeCB1991 on Nov 10, 2009 10:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No point in arguing with him...
I used to do it before the 2008 season and got no where with him.
by Pyromnc on Nov 10, 2009 10:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
At least it is entertaining.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
by JoeCB1991 on Nov 10, 2009 11:03 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I gave them a B
Only for the flat performance after half time, which is probably more closely tied to play calling than execution. We had a chance to step on their throats and left the door cracked open until Breaston’s late touchdown sealed it.
"There are preachermen on TV in a suit and a tie, they tell you to send your money to the Lord, but they give you their address" Hank Williams Jr.
by StuckinColorado on Nov 10, 2009 8:36 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
+1
But I still gave them an A for the running game’s performance in addition to WDFB. Seeing Doucet’s performance was a big bonus too. When Warner threw to Urban I thought “oh yeah, he dressed” having completely forgotten about him.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 10, 2009 8:38 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Urban once again made him self look like a no talented slack cu*t and doucet shined
The Devil Birds just got cha
by DaCards on Nov 10, 2009 10:51 AM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Can’t stand Urban
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.
Revenge of the Birds
by Andrew602 on Nov 10, 2009 2:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

















