Arizona Cardinals Flock of Links: The Beanie Era Begins?
by Justin Burning on Jun 1, 2010 8:00 AM MDT
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PrintHere's some bird droppings for all ya'll. (The good kind! Not the kind that's a pain in the butt to clean off your car after you've parked it under a tree for some respite from Arizona's nasty summer heat.)
Yahoo! Sports - NFL | RB rankings: Vikings edge Titans
There’s a lot of talk coming out of Arizona that this is going to become a run-first team behind Beanie Wells(notes) now that quarterback Kurt Warner(notes) has retired.
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FoxSports.com | Remembering NFL players who retired this offseason
There may have been better QBs in the league during Warner's 12 years, but when it came to the playoffs, there was never anyone who could match his numbers. The two-time league MVP and four-time Pro Bowler went to three Super Bowls and holds the top three spots when it comes to passing yardage in the big game. That's an astounding stat. He won the Super Bowl in his record-setting MVP season in 1999 and will surely end his days enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Bleacher Report | When Will John Skelton Start for the Arizona Cardinals?
I expect Skelton to start for the Cardinals probably about in his second or third year in the NFL. You have to think that the Cardinals have plans for him.
AZCardinals.com | Word From the Birds Blog: On Lutui and Hayes
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Phoenix: It's a little too spread out for some, but it is such a perfect scene. The desert typically brings hot days, cool nights and memorable times. The last Super Bowl there was one of the best ever played, when New York pulled a Giant upset over the then-unbeaten New England Patriots.
ProFootballTalk.com | Pat Tillman should be in the Hall of Fame
The debate regarding the question of whether off-field misconduct should close the door to the Hall of Fame necessarily opens the door to the question of whether players without the credentials to make it to Canton should be considered based on positive off-field contributions. And the guy at the top of that list would be Pat Tillman.
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Here's what Yahoo Sports said about the Cardinals RB situation
There’s a lot of talk coming out of Arizona that this is going to become a run-first team behind Beanie Wells(notes) now that quarterback Kurt Warner(notes) has retired. While Wells had a generally successful rookie season (793 yards rushing and a 4.5-yard average per carry), this is the same guy that coaches and teammates were privately trashing in training camp last year for being soft. Considering that, let’s wait a little while before throwing a parade for Wells, who didn’t look particularly great at any one phase of the game last season.
Maybe it’s just me but I don’t remember hearing any players or coaches trash Beanie. Also, if you don’t think Beanie showed flashes of being great last season there’s something wrong with you.
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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Yeah i thought that was BS as well
About the only negatives anyone had about Beanie were his fumbling issues early in the season. By the end of the season, he had pretty much put to bed a lot of the concerns about him.
by Justin Burning on Jun 1, 2010 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions
Look who wrote the article
Jason Cole, the one who was just trashing Leinart a few days ago.
Are you guys doing the flock of links thing every day now?
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
Might be tough since we don't really get as much news as some of the other teams.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
It's definitely going to be a little rough until the season starts again
But there’s still enough regular columnists out there covering the Cards that there should be at least 6-10 links a day that are worth checking out.
by Justin Burning on Jun 1, 2010 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah
I look for links whenever I’m on, but there usually is only one or two good ones a day that I can post.
The Bears blog posts some random stories or things relating to other NFL teams in their Bears Den thing that they do every day, maybe you guys could so something like that if there isn’t much to post.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
We're also going to do an NFC West roundup thing once a week
So I’ll save most of the NFL-in-general tidbits for that section. Perhaps instead of an NFC West links post, though, I could just do a “my thoughts on BS happening around the NFL this week” post? I’ll leave that up to Andrew.
by Justin Burning on Jun 1, 2010 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Ill shoot you an email
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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I remember someone posting their thoughts on all of the games during the week near the end of the Season
Is someone going to do that again this year?
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
That would be nice
Although it’s only one post a week, it can become time consuming. I tried but havd too much on my plate already. But hopefully we can get it going.
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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Would adding one or two more contributors to handle certain articles work.
There are probably a few more people here who are good writers that can help you and Justin out.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
I’m regular on the site but not one of the main contributors. Andrew has my email address. If you ever need a fill in for an article i’ll be more than happy to fill in. I always have my blackberry on so once I get the email I can get to a computer to get something up. Use me as you need me.
Life's too short. Be a fan. Orlando Magic, Arizona Cardinals,Tampa Bay Rays and of course "the U"! What a winning combo.
by hevchv on Jun 1, 2010 4:01 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd also be willing to contribute in any way you need
Andrew, let me know if there’s anything I can help with.
We all bleed Cardinal Red, but most of us don't recognize it!
Thanks guys
I do need contributors so that’s good to know. I’ll be posting something on this soon. Luckily Justin stepped up and took over some of the work but I’ll be letting you guys know pretty soon so be ready.
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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I wouldn't mind doing something.
Although I’m more of someone who looks for links to post on here than a writer.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
Yeah Justin is a new contributor on the site.
He’ll be attempting to get links out every morning. Whether it’s 1 or 10 links.
FYI, I love the idea of changing Flock of Links to Bird Droppins. Much more creative. Anyone else?
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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*Droppings
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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I like it.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
Ok cool ... I'll change the title on the next one
by Justin Burning on Jun 1, 2010 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Amazing
“Arizona Cardinals Bird Droppings”
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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has a very vivid imagination, those close to them might be advised that there are medications available that help with the extra voices they’re hearing.
Anyways, on to the qualified commentary. Fully agree about Warner and his playoff resume, amazing stuff. In terms of big game QB’s I’ve seen I’d put him and Montana ahead of everyone else. A couple of defensive stops and we’re talking about a three-time Super Bowl QB who lead two previous doormats to the promised land. As noted above, even without that it’s still an incredible body of work.
I do think Beanie has a breakout year this season. Qualified reviews about him have stated that he’s thought of as a potentially outstanding back, and his work ethic since he’s arrived has never been in question. With his rookie season under his belt, I don’t think his belief that he could double his rookie numbers is that unrealistic (although with Hightower getting the amount of carries I think he will, I do believe that number won’t be individually achieved).
Finally, without rambling on too long I agree that Skelton has a very bright future ahead of him, but I think it’s jumping the gun a bit to think it will happen next season. Year three seems more realistic. QB coach Miller was quoted as saying he thinks it will be a good two-year process to get him ready to play at this level.
Good post, lots of info to digest. Oh, can’t leave without agreeing that Tillman belongs in the Hall of Fame. Players and fans will be talking about, and remembering him, for what he represents for as long as the NFL is around.
Agree with everything you said Long Beach
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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Tillman
Should be first ballot…or even a special HOF event for just him…that’s a true american hero.
The Tillman thing is mentioned on here anyway.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
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