Arizona Cardinals Off Season Awards: Most Improved Player
Its officially the off season and it's about that time to give out RotB awards. These awards are given out by none other then the RotB readers. We give out all the major awards that the NFL give out, just specifically for the Arizona Cardinals. We'll nominate the players one award at a time. The poll will start at the beginning of the week, and the winner will be decided at the end of the week. Since it's the start of the off season, the first award that the players will be nominated for, will be Arizona Cardinal Most Improved Player of the Year. Here are the nominees:
- Steve Breaston - Breaston went from being in charge of return duties last year, all the way to the 3rd string wide receiver this year. He gained over 1,000 yards and filled in great when Boldin wasn't able to play. He also had a great performance in the Super Bowl.
- Neil Rackers - Rackers nearly made up for his horrid performances of the past. He was clutch when they needed him to be, and was more accurate then he's ever been before.
- J.J. Arrington - You could call this season his break out year after being considered a bust in the beginning of his career. He came out against Dallas in week 4 and returned a critical kick for a touchdown. He was used nicely on the screen pass throughout the year as well.
- Antrel Rolle - He sneaks on the list because he technically didn't improve till halfway through the season. When he did improve though, he became more dependable as far as tackling and pass coverage. It looks like Rolle found the position that he can really excel at.
Here you have it. This list was a little hard to put together since there weren't a lot of obvious choices. Just like CotW, feel free to post who you think should be nominated and some reasons why.
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Hard to argue against "Boobs" but...
…considering how much we were worried about the offensive line keeping Warner ‘safe’ at the season’s start, it really wasn’t on our minds near the end. A couple of those guys I felt had improved through the season nicely.
Lyle Sendlein: anyone thinking we need to pick up a FA veteren center anymore?
Duece Lutui: Elton Brown was nearly taking his place at the season’s start but Duece stepped it up and even stopped the stupid penalties.
The rest of the line has been solid. Here’s hoping that Grimm can get these boys opening up some big holes for Hightower & Co. next year.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Feb 6, 2009 1:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We need to keep L. Sendlein and just get him on a weight program, great feet on him...
Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
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by boogatt66 on Feb 6, 2009 1:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Lyle proved a lot of people wrong.
He can only get better. Lyle had the least amount of sacks given up at that also.
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by Andrew602 on Feb 6, 2009 1:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Breaston all the freakin way!
I love to say “I told you so” when we talk about Breaston. Before the season started I was on him big time because I saw the potential he had in him since last year. Early talk around ROTB was Doucet would be the #3 guy and Breaston could possibly even fall off the depth chart to mainly return duties, HA! I saw how much weight he put on with his pure athletic ability and knew he would be twice the receiver B. Johnson ever was, B.J. who???
Breaston for #2
Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!
by boogatt66 on Feb 6, 2009 1:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
He going places...
He just needs to bulk up some more.
Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
Revenge of the Birds
by Andrew602 on Feb 6, 2009 1:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but the dude put on 12lbs. of muscle in the offseason and too much heavier he's going to lose speed.
He has been able to create separation at his current playing weight and he’s been a ton more physical this year.
Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!
by boogatt66 on Feb 6, 2009 1:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..
Im just worried he’s gonna snap a leg or arm off one of these days.
Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
Revenge of the Birds
by Andrew602 on Feb 6, 2009 1:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Look back and you'll see I was right there with you.
Early was to be a clone of Q, but Boobs had been in the system the year previous and was totyally committed to improving. Anyone remember where he was projected in last years draft? I bet he feels he owes it to us for drafting him and realized that he actually had a chance to make some waves if he prepared hard enough.
by hevchv on Feb 6, 2009 3:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of "I told you so's"
I said that once Antrel figured out the position, he would excel at it. I expect him and Timmy to be in a race for this award next season. They both have limitless potential and a full year at the position under their belts. Hypothetically. If Kurt is gone and Matt takes us back to the SB, should he get it? I mean, that’s what we expected when we drafted him anyway. One last ?? I thought Matt gave up Hollywood to focus on football. If so, then why did I just see him in “House Bunny?” I just rented the movie and he was an unexpected surprise albeit only a cameo.
by hevchv on Feb 6, 2009 3:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Ya I noticed that too..
I was like, “Heeeeeey..isn’t that?” Yeah.. it was him.
Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
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