Arizona Cardinals Sign Another Former Steeler, Dan Kreider

by Hawkwind on Apr 2, 2009 12:42 PM MDT

Apparently the Arizona Cardinals looked up and down their roster and decided they could use one more former Steeler. To fill that void they signed former Steeler Dan Kreider, a 32 year old blocking fullback, to a one year contract. Kreider spent the first eight seasons of his career in Pittsburgh before spending less than a full season in St. Louis (they cut him in August). When healthy, Krieder is an excellent lead blocker but that's about all he can contribute to a team. He doesn't play special teams and hasn't ever had double digit carries in his career, although he's topped 10 receptions twice in nine seasons.

The addition of Kreider officially closes the door on Terrelle Smith and means that there are three fullbacks on the roster right now. Tim Castille returns as the versatile fullback and Justin Green as added after the season as a possible blocking back. I guess it goes without saying that Kreider is a "Whiz/Grimm guy" but his addition certainly would suggest that the Cardinals will enter the 2009 season with a re-newed dedication to the running game. What do you guys think about Kreider? What, if anything, does he bring to the table that Terrelle Smith doesn't have?

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When healthy, he can me a mauler in the running game.

Lets hope he’s an improvement over Smith, although I would’ve liked to see Smith stay.

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by Andrew602 on Apr 2, 2009 1:11 PM MDT reply actions

Likewise

I always liked Smith, and I’m a little surprised by this because I thought one of the knocks against Smith was that he didn’t play on special teams. However, I won’t begin to question Whisenhunt on who he does and doesn’t think will fit in with what he’s trying to do.

I think I can rule out my thought about the Cards possibly drafting Fiammetta late in the draft now.

by Long Beach on Apr 2, 2009 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions

agreed

I dont see the difference between the 2 and Smith has been more healthy in his career hasnt he? If they were going to sign a THIRD fb I would have to think he could play special teams. I guess this means that Tim Castille doesnt have to worry about a roster spot.

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by sc464 on Apr 2, 2009 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions

agreed +1

The ST knock was the thing that stuck out in my mind as well and health wise I thought that Smith has been very reliable, especially last year.

I would have liked Smith to stay, like many of you, but Whis/Grimm must know what they’re doing because they’ve taken the team very far in a short amount of time.

by CardsFan08 on Apr 2, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Smith's Moms' vision has yet to come true...

so he has to be coming back for one more. He hs yet to win a Superbowl with the Cards!

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by boogatt66 on Apr 2, 2009 1:21 PM MDT reply actions