Matt Ware to IR; Cards Sign K Mike Nugent

by Jesse Reynolds on Dec 16, 2009 3:15 PM MST

Was just reading Sando's blog on ESPN and saw that Matt Ware has officially been put on the IR. With him out for the season Rashad Johnson will take his place.

We really haven't seen much of Johnson this season, which is to be expected. Ware was playing well and the Hunt eases our rookies in slowly throughout the course of the season. Luckily with two games against the lowly Lions and Rams and a potentially tough match up against the Packers who are most likely play off bound we will have the opportunity to see how Johnson fills in and to see how well he adapts to a major increase in playing time.

Honestly I am a little worried, but Johnson does have the athletic ability to get things done. Thoughts?

Editor Update: The Cardinals have indeed signed kicker ~~Ted~~ Mike Nugent to the roster and are expected to let Neil Rackers rest that sore groin. If anyone remembers correctly, Rackers was a cast off and was picked up as a replacement to our own kicking problems back in 2003 I believe. I guess that turned out alright.

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Matt did a great job this year

RJ will be fine, but I hope we sign Matt again next year if he’s healthy.

by CardsDefense on Dec 16, 2009 3:29 PM MST reply actions

This is not good news

Ware had been playing lights out disiciplined football. He just jumped out on the tape when you re-watch the games on tape. Ware knew his assignment and was never out of postion based on what I saw. Ware will be missed. This also has huge ramifications on Wilson and could limit Wilson’s ability to move around in the sub-package defenses. In short, Ware’s absence means that Billy Davis has one less card in the deck in which to be creative with.

RJ gets the call. He has not looked great when on the field in the dime and nickle packages. Wilson and the rest of that secondary are going to have to rally around the rookie. If his mistakes are held to a minimum then it will be a win for Billy Davis and the defense.

by Cardsfan81 on Dec 16, 2009 3:34 PM MST reply actions

At least we get a look....

and can see if RJ can step up to the challenge. I agree that this limits Bill Davis and the defense somewhat. THough, maybe Johnson will find a groove and will be able to pick things up quickly. Maybe this is what he needs to step up and show he can contribute. He’ll definitely have the chance to prove himself.

by SundayBlitz on Dec 16, 2009 3:59 PM MST reply actions

It

will be fine. Rashad will be tested but the defense will just shift enough to help out. Wilson should be very active. With the Lions and Rams the defense could bring more pressure up front to give the secondary time to adjust. At this point in the season I would like to see what Rashad can do and if he works out then they have another S to rely on.

by kj197728 on Dec 16, 2009 5:16 PM MST reply actions

I hope Johnson plays well...

But I want to see Ware come back next year.

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 Dec 16, 2009 6:29 PM MST reply actions

we...whoops...meant to say...

we’ll find out…hopefully Rashad has been groomed well and will not be a liability. we don’t have much game tape to go on so far though

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by Undrafteds on Dec 16, 2009 6:35 PM MST reply actions

Sounds like it's the best time for this to happen.

With the LIons and Rams coming up it gives RJ to get some more playing time against inferior competition before the playoffs.

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 Dec 16, 2009 10:16 PM MST reply actions

Good point 602

Detroit did not show up in Baltimore and the Rams are not lethal in the passing game either.

by Cardsfan81 on Dec 17, 2009 8:27 AM MST up reply actions

Wow Nugent? I still can’t believe the JETS took him with their 2nd rounder a few years back…

by M F on Dec 17, 2009 12:28 AM MST reply actions

The big question now is what do they do once Rackers get's healthy

Assuming they cut Nugent, who should they add to the 53? Ideally they’d probably like to have some kind of CB/S guy like Ware but this isn’t really the best time to go looking for talent on the streets. We don’t have a corner or safety on the practice squad though so look for them to scour other team’s practice squads.

Anyone know of a CB/S guy sitting on another teams PS? Maybe a late round pick this year or last that you liked heading into the draft?

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

by Bezekira on Dec 17, 2009 6:50 AM MST reply actions

check that, I'm an idiot.....we do have a CB on the PS

Rashad Barksdale has decent size (6-0, 208) so maybe he can fill that role.

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

by Bezekira on Dec 17, 2009 6:54 AM MST up reply actions

Resign Aaron Francisco?

::ducks thrown objects::

Don't waste time or Time will waste you.

by Hawkwind on Dec 17, 2009 7:05 AM MST up reply actions

did he get cut from the Colts?

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

by Bezekira on Dec 17, 2009 7:10 AM MST up reply actions

Guess not! Hadn't seen him in recent weeks because of inactive

I’m sure he’ll be dressing for tonight’s game which should give KDean ample opportunities to throw things at him on screen.

Don't waste time or Time will waste you.

by Hawkwind on Dec 17, 2009 7:56 AM MST up reply actions

how dare you bring up him.

G d I hate that guy.

by KDean75 on Dec 17, 2009 7:26 AM MST up reply actions

::throws shoe at Hawk::

I never want to see him in a Cardinals jersey again.

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 Dec 17, 2009 8:29 AM MST up reply actions