Arizona Cardinal of the Week: Week 9

by Andrew602 on Nov 9, 2009 12:16 PM MST in Cardinal of the Week Comment 12 comments

After the Cardinals impressive win over the Chicago Bears yesterday, I can say with confidence that it's much easier to post the Cardinal of the week. Let me get back to the painful loss last week one more time to congratulate Tim Hightower for winning last week's COTW. Sunday, the Cardinals quite possibly played their best offensive game of the season, and there were many players that stepped up to lead their team to a 4-0 start on the road. It shouldn't be shocking that all the candidates are on offense, starting with the player that had a monster game.

Kurt Warner - Is this really a contest? Kurt Warner easily redeemed himself for his awful performance last week. He tied a franchise single game record with five touchdowns, and eventually led the Cardinals to 41 points on Sunday. If Warner can keep up this pace, the Cardinals shouldn't have a problem hanging with any teams in the league.

Larry Fitzgerald - We saw the Fitzgerald of last year on Sunday. Fitz caught two touchdowns in the win, and more importantly 123 receiving yards, a season high. Larry was at the end of several first downs, and appeared to be unstoppable at times lining up against Charles Tillman.

Steve Breaston - Breaston did a solid job starting next to Fitzgerald in the absense of Anquan Boldin. He had a good game and even caught a touchdown late to ice the game. Breaston also added 25 yards to the rushing total, and was dependable once again with punt return duties.

Tim Hightower - I thought about naming Beanie as well but when it came down to it, Tim has a wider variety of skills, and that has been the determining factor this season keeping him the starter. Hightower can catch out of the backfield, and is also an important piece in pass protection.

When it came down to it, nobody on the defense did enough to stand out. As a whole, they did get pressure on Jay Cutler and forced a turnover, but they also allowed 369 passing yards and almost let the game get close. As always, if you feel anybody should be added to the list, just drop a comment listing who and why. Who did you vote for?

Poll

Who is the Arizona Cardinal of the Week?

Kurt Warner - 22 of 32 for 261 yards and 5 TD's (QB rating of 132.9)

263 votes

Larry Fitzgerald - 9 receptions for 123 yards (13.6 ypc) and 2 TDs

46 votes

Steve Breaston - 5 rec for 66 yards and 1 TD, one carry for 25 yards

5 votes

Tim Hightower - 15 carries for 77 yards and one catch for 11 yards

11 votes

Matt Ware - (added by popular demand) 1 tackle and 1 pick

1 votes

326 votes | Poll has closed

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Went with Warner.

After an awful performance against the Panthers he came to play against the Bears and just man handled their D. Honestly the Whole offense looked good on Sunday, but I think Warner gets the cake this week.

by Pyromnc on Nov 9, 2009 12:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I voted for Tim as a representative of the overall running game

I’d vote for the RBs over Warner in a ‘Position Group of the Week’ poll. Warner certainly played well, but I think the running game made things easy for him

by manphibian on Nov 9, 2009 12:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I would put Beanie in there with Hightower.

Warner easily got the vote from me.

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 9, 2009 12:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

bi polar

Man I want to beleive in Kurt but He is everything to do with the inconsitancy and the fame. As Kurt goes the Cards go for better or worst. I am waiting for the Cards to win a game when Kurt does average, you the rest of the team shares the burden and the Joy. Beanie could lead this team and THT has finally showed that he can start in the NFL on more teams than the Cardinals. On a good day Kurt and the Cards could beat any team in the NFL. On a bad day Kurt and the Cards could lose to the Rams in these upcoming divisional games. Its just the bold truth!
It doesn’t have to be that way but it is what it is, and it’s exciting football. I was getting bored at 34-7 before the Bears made a run and then Cardiac Cards again!

by THESMEL on Nov 9, 2009 1:53 PM MST 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.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Nov 9, 2009 2:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Kurt

It’s not as much about how Kurt is going, but how well the offensive line is protecting. Sometimes they are very good, like against the Bears, but if a dominant defensive end is around, it often means a long day for Kurt and everybody else. Warner has very few bad days when he has decent protection. Sunday was a little more exciting than it had to be.

by BPaul on Nov 10, 2009 11:25 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

No defensive players stood out?

Did we all forget about Matt Ware’s interception? The defense (was solid but) wasn’t spectacular, but Ware’s INT I think was a bright spot and a good momentum builder. I give him a nomination.

by lifeinthepit00 on Nov 9, 2009 8:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Andrew

Thanks for coming over to WCG and answering our questions last week. The Cards looked very impressive, and seem poised to make a similar run to the playoffs. You guys made a mockery of our defense yesterday. Now all Warner needs to do is get his act together at home. Good luck the rest of the way.

People who don’t care don’t respond, and people who do care do respond. Does that make sense Bronco fans trying to validate the trade?

by propheteer on Nov 9, 2009 8:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs