Arizona Cardinals Weekly Flock: Everybody Loves Rankings Right Edition
- Positional QB Rankings - Essentially, the Cards are 1½ players deep at QB, led of course by the veteran Warner — coming off leading the Cards to their first Super Bowl appearance. Hall of Fame or not, even in his late 30s he delivers huge passing numbers (4,583 yards, 30 TDs in 2008). The big question: If Kurt got hurt last year, could Matt Leinart have led 'Zona to the Super Bowl? Likely not, though at least Leinart's working hard this offseason.
- Defensive tackle rankings - Darnell Dockett analysis: He is quick and relentless and was a big reason whey the Cardinals made it to the Super Bowl. His contract issue is clouding things heading into this season.
- Top 50 Players - One name on this year's list is sure to ignite the you-know-what storm. It's Andre Johnson, the Houston Texans receiver, who is fourth on my list. Some might say he's not even the best receiver in the league -- with Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald getting the nod -- but I beg to differ.
- Dockett wants top-5 money - No real surprise here but via Twitter: "I want to thank Rod Woodson and @jamiedukes. For picking me in the NFL TOP 5 D-tackels "I wish I can get paid like the top 5"
- NFL's top defensive tackles - Though he fails to play to his potential consistently, few defensive tackles are capable of taking over a game like Dockett, which makes his inclusion on this list mandatory.
- Keyshawn Johnson on Anquan Boldin - "I keep seeing where Anquan Boldin wants to be traded from Arizona, or he wants to be paid like Larry Fitzgerald,'' Johnson said. "Anquan, you're a glorified T.J. Houshmandzadeh, so cut it out. They're the same player. You want $11 million? Why don't you take the $8 million they're offering and be happy? You're not Larry Fitzgerald.''
- Rashad Johnson's Impact - The last two times the Cardinals have drafted a safety -- Antrel Rolle doesn’t count -- it came in the third round. Adrian Wilson turned out to be a pretty good pick. Rashad Johnson hopes people will one day say the same about him.
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The fastest Card - Who ya got? Breaston or DRC? Oh wait, should Garvin be in the race as well?
- Where did all the MLB's go? - Most impact NFL middle-linebackers today are either relics, such as Zach Thomas and Tedy Bruschi, or hybrids playing the inside-linebacker spot in the ever-popular 3-4 defense, like Karlos Dansby and Bart Scott.
- Rookie revelations before training camp - The front runners for NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year are Arizona running back Chris Wells and Miami corner back Vontae Davis. Just an early guess on my part, but both players have the opportunity to shine early. The bruising Wells is the front runner to replace departed starting running back Edgerrin James in one of the NFL's most explosive offenses. Wells missed most of Arizona's off season program because of a league rule prohibiting participation from non-graduates if their college is in session, but the Ohio State product shouldn't have a problem catching up.
- SI.com - The Fortunate 50 - #45 Antonio Smith - The former Cardinal was lured away from the defending NFC champs with a five-year deal that pays $15.5 million up front. That up front money means that only 44 other American athletes earned more money than the Strongest Right Arm in the NFL.
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NFL overtime silent auction system? - No one seems to be satisfied with the NFL’s current “Win the coin toss, get the football” overtime system. I’ve been against changing it, though, mainly because I haven’t heard any ideas that I’ve liked better. Until today, anyway.
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Prisco trying to cause debate and get hits on his page
That ranking of Andre Johnson over Fitz is so bogus he knows it’s going to provide disagreement and people going to his page to argue.
He bases it on the fact that Andre Johnsons numbers project better than Fitz and that he has no decent number 2.
But that argument just means that Fitz gets less balls thrown at him cause there are more options which will affect his numbers.
Johnson is a great receiver but there is no way he is better than Fitz.
by CardsIrish on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
fine line
I understand the argument about a second receiver being decent to take pressure off of you but at some point doesn’t the second receiver reach a point where he’s taking balls away as opposed to taking pressure away. In this case I think Boldin is easily good enough to take balls away as well as pressure but the Texans #2 (Walter or whatever) is barely good enough to take pressure off of Johnson.
Maybe I’m a homer but I think Fitz and Boldin limit each other receptions more than they help each other get more.
I've won the same lifetime achievement award twice....yes I'm the Most Interesting Man in the World
by Bezekira on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One by One...
•Positional QB Rankings -
Essentially, the Cards are 1½ players deep at QB. Probably a symantics issue -
the Cards have 2 QB’s capable of starting and winning. (One more money in the bank than the other).
•Defensive tackle rankings -
Darnell Dockett analysis: He is quick and relentless and inconsistent.
•Top 50 Players –
Some guy made a list. You can make a list. I can make a list. Who cares?
•Dockett wants top-5 money –
Me too.
•NFL’s top defensive tackles - T
Though he fails to play to his potential consistently, few defensive tackles are capable of taking over a game like Dockett. Except that consistency (or lack thereof) is part of the total package.
•Keyshawn Johnson on Anquan Boldin –
Keyshawn was a pretty good WR. Last time I looked, he hadn’t served in any front office. Those who want to divide the Cardinals will continue to speak in terms of #1 vs. #2 vs. #3 receivers. Meanwhile the Warner-led offense continues to treat all WR’s equally – i.e. the guy who’s open gets the ball.
•Rashad Johnson’s Impact -
Love the pick on paper, but he hasn’t deflected a pass or tackled an NFL player yet. Let’s wait and see.
•The fastest Card –
Over how many yards: 10? 40? Under what circumstances – Chasing? Being Chased? Coming Out of a Break? Straight Line?
•Where did all the MLB’s go? -
It’s not just a 4-3 to 3-4 thing. Exotic defensive schemes call for more versatility at all positions – which includes inside or middle linebackers being fast and agile enough to drop off in coverage. Which in turn means a greater proirity placed on agility over pure size and toughness.
•Rookie revelations before training camp –
Beanie didn’t even participate in OTA’s (due to late OSU graduation date). Let’s see how he does on the field first before we annoint him.
•SI.com – The Fortunate 50 -
Good for Smitty. The only thing I care about when salaries are discussed has to do with cap room and its impact on signing other players on a roster. (& even then, we fans have no control over salaries so why should we even care? All it does is make us more snarky).
•NFL overtime silent auction system? -
Here goes: (1) You place the ball on the fifty. (2) You line up 11 guys at each goal line. (3) When the whistle blows, the 2 squads race to converge on the ball. (4) Ball goes to whichever team gets to it first – under fumble-recovery rules. (Note – I’d be tempted to add a "no restrictions against biting, grabbing of the genitals, eye-poking etc. but would draw the line at allowing switchblades.
GBR
by jeffgollin@aol.com on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
NFL overtime proposal
what if the wind is blowing 12 mph against one of the teams for the race to the 50 yard line?
by Fitz Jizzle on Jul 3, 2009 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
XFL fan, JG?
About the only thing that made laugh harder than the actual game was the “coin-flip” when the two fastest guys from each team did what you suggested (started at the 30 yard line I think). First to the ball goes on offense first.
NFL should adopt the WLAF/NFLE system of OT where each team has to run one offensive play before sudden death applies.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Jul 3, 2009 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The idea of MJD for OT is cute and all...
…but it would never fly in the NFL. I personally like the college rules. It gives a fair chance to both teams and is entertaining as hell to the fans. It rewards both the skill of the players and the strategy of the coaches.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson
by Red Reign on Jul 3, 2009 10:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs





















