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Arizona Cardinal of the Week: Week 8

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) is brought down by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby as Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, on ground, and Adrian Wilson pursue during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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3 months ago: Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) is brought down by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby as Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, on ground, and Adrian Wilson pursue during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

As tough as it is to write this story, an old saying says that "the show must go on". The Cardinals lost, and that can't be changed. After falling to the Panthers 34-21, the Cardinals showcased to their home crowd that they don't deserve any national recognition just yet. There were some bright spots however, and that's what we'll look at today.

Tim Hightower - Hightower is starting to show that he can handle multiple responsibilities on offense. Hightower ran the ball 8 times for 39 yards, and also ran in a touchdown. He led the team with  8 catches for 57 yards as well. Even in his second year, Hightower looks like a veteran at times, which isn't a fair expectation for him. However, he's handled it impressively and has shown he can be a leader on the sidelines as well.

Ben Patrick - Patrick continues to impress, showing that he was widely missed while he served a four game suspension to start the year. Patrick caught only two passes on Sunday, but one was a touchdown that brought the Panther lead down to 14 points. Patrick has really made his mark in the blocking department, helping keep Warner safe and support the offensive tackles.

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Karlos Dansby - Dansby led the team with 12 tackles and did his best to weather the storm in the second half. Dansby is showing that he is the leader of the defense and that he will be an important piece to keep when the off season comes around next year.

Chike Okeafor - When the Panthers weren't running the ball, Okeafor was disrupting passes and making Delhomme uncomfortable in the pocket. Okeafor was at the end of the only sack by the Cardinals defense, and also knocked down Jake Delhomme two times.

That's it folks. Like I said, I didn't want to post the COTW, but it's always harder when the Cardinals lose. As always, if you feel anyone should be added to the list, just drop a comment with who and why.

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Who is the Arizona Cardinal of the week?
Tim Hightower - 16 touches, 96 total yards, 1 TD
70 votes
Ben Patrick - 2 catches, 18 yards, 1 TD
6 votes
Karlos Dansby - 12 tackles, 2 TFL
36 votes
Chike Okeafor - 7 tackles, .5 sack, 2 QB hits
19 votes

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Went with Hightower.

Thought he had a nice game despite the rest of the offense not having any where near a good game.

by Pyromnc on Nov 3, 2009 6:17 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

Went with Hightower b/c no one on that defense deserves it

The Panthers ran the ball 44 times so it makes sense that someone in the front seven had to have some high tackle totals.

Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

by Bezekira on Nov 3, 2009 6:44 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

What about LaRod Stephens-Howling?

He got his first touchdown, and he had a great kick return.

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 3, 2009 8:31 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

good point

he’s just as deserving as any defensive player

Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

by Bezekira on Nov 3, 2009 9:15 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Pull Warner Please!

Defenses can just tee off on him and will pressure him into making bad decisions like we saw this past game, Leinart isn’t Michael Vick but he can elude defenses better than Warner. And he’s fired up to play! Look at that preseason game agaisnt Green Bay. The Cardinals should not be stopped with all the great offensive players they have. I honestly think that altogether they have an all around better cast than the Saints, but are being held back by the inability of Warner being able to move. Leinart is younger and stronger and has that nack for eluding the first defender and knowing where to go with the ball. Sort of like Drew Brees and Peyton Manning. Their not great scramblers but can elude the first defender to create time and hit their next read down the field. The problem is that Warner can’t even elude that first defender anymore, when he was with the Rams yeah he could do it. But sorry die hard Warner fans, he just can’t do it anymore.

by js10jj on Nov 3, 2009 12:11 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to ROTB

Good points although Whisenhunt seemed committed to keeping Warner as the starter. Bad games happen and I think Whiz knows that. I doubt we see Leinart this year unless we’re blowing a team out or the Cardinals have a complete meltdown and blow the season.

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 Nov 3, 2009 12:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Kurt

Not sure where to begin. Never thought I’d hear Leinart compared to Drew Brees and Peyton Manning. Not saying he’s terrible by any means, but he’s unproven still. I never thought of Leinart as elusive by any means really either. Warner had a real bad outing this game but I expect him to bounce back. I think his bad outing can be partially attributed to us throwing the ball 99% of the time despite a promising running attack versus the Panthers. The passes tipped by our own players that turn into interceptions which I call “volleys” and I think should be an official recorded stat, were beyond frustrating to watch. I think defenses are also picking up on our dink and dunk nonsense play-calling now, it’s not working like it was versus the Jaguars in week 2.

by Fitz Jizzle on Nov 3, 2009 5:04 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

They did it to Leinart last year? He had one bad pre-season game against the Raiders and then they gave him the hook. Leinart has not had a chance to play with all these receivers and with a much better defense than 2 years ago to back him up. And when he was the starter atleast he wasn’t throwing away games by 13-14 points they lost 4 games by 3 points or less, and if he had a defense at that point he would’ve won those games and took them to the playoffs. Whiz is a joke if he doesn’t do this! So the smart thing to do is just let the ship keep sinking huh? Yeah I know Warner has his moments but he’s just not cutting it anymore. I know people for some reason are really loyal to Warner but are you watching the same games I’m watching! He had time yesterday to throw the ball, I just don’t know if he got the colors of Carolina’s jersey’s confused the the cardinal red. And when he got pressure (from Peppers) and just like every game, FUMBLE!!! Doesn’t that drive Cardinal fans crazy!! Our QB has no movement whatsoever! If a linebacker or d-lineman gets free just chalk it up as a sack – and get ready for 2nd and long, 3rd and long, or punting time. That’s to me why I don’t feel that Warner is the one to lead the Cardinals to the promised land. And this is how you know Warner is done. Brett Favre who is two years older than Warner has been sacked 4 times more this year than Warner – (Favre – 18 times, Warner – 14 times) but guess what Favre can’t move much better than Warner, but Favre makes plays he has 16 td’s and 3 int’s compared to Warners 11 td’s and 11 int’s. Plain and simple he’s not cutting it, and we need another guy to step up. And Leinart is that guy he know’s how to win! He a winner. Give him a chance and not just blow this season.

by js10jj on Nov 3, 2009 3:34 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

correction

I meant to say that’s why I feel that Warner is NOT the one to lead the Cardinals to the promised land.

by js10jj on Nov 3, 2009 3:39 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hightower or Patrick

Or Wright (for being a champ) or LSH…

by tw3kr on Nov 3, 2009 5:38 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

PATRICK

Patrick had a big game for us and feel like he can be a big role in our offense

The Devil Birds just got cha

by DaCards on Nov 3, 2009 9:35 PM MST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

So were just letting the Ship Sink????

Yeah two of those passes were tipped but what about the other 3 (they weren’t!) And the fumble which isn’t so shocking. No one will answer my question on this particular subject, what do Cardinal fans feel about everytime a defense brings pressure on Warner it’s either a sack or incomplete pass???? Why are people so loyal to Kurt Warner he’s done! I know he took them to the Super Bowl last year, but guess what he didn’t win and couldn’t even throw a hail mary to Fitz on the last play of the game to give him a chance to make a play – guess why? He got pressured and got sacked to end the game in the Super Bowl. Leinart could of done the same thing last year with that receiving core and a great defense to back him up. And I’m not saying that Leinart is as good as Brees or Manning either, my point is they aren’t running QB’s they just step up in the pocket, side step defenders and by themselves more time to complete passes down the field and that’s the kind of plays that Leinart can make, and Warner used to be able to make those plays – BUT NOT ANYMORE! Why can’t fans, coaches, etc, see that! We lost to San Francisco because they pressured and sacked Warner, Indianapolis did the same thing, Houston got smart in the second half and look what happend, and we all know what Carolina did – watch when we play Minnesota and were lucky we don’t play the Saints during the regular season – Sharper would probably have 5 picks by himself.

by js10jj on Nov 4, 2009 9:01 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

Our Offensive line is terrible

And I think most of us know that putting Leinart behind the line would have the same result. Yeah he could side step every now and then but his realease isn’t as quick as Warner’s and I think that’s something you seem to forget about him.

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 Nov 4, 2009 12:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Not Necessarily

Matt’s whole life he’s never been the fastest guy or even QB on the field, he knows how to get rid of the ball quick and I would argue that it’s just as about as fast as Warner. At the beginning of the year Whiz even said that he was ready to shine this year, and now that Warner is stinking it up – put em in.

by js10jj on Nov 4, 2009 12:36 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I'll tell you what

Rather then commenting in every story, create your own fanpost. If you’re looking for opinions, that’s the best way possible.

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 Nov 4, 2009 1:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs


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