Arizona Cardinals Photo Of The Day: Gerald Hayes At OTAs

by Andrew602 on Jun 10, 2010 12:34 PM MDT in NFL Offseason/Free Agency

Today's photo of the day is from this past week's OTAs. Inside linebacker Gerald Hayes returned to action and participated in drills despite missing all of the previous workouts to rest a bad back. Also in the photo are linebacker's Monty Beisel (52), Mark Washington (96) and Joey Porter (55). Can the Cardinals linebackers get the job done next season or will their age and lack of experience cause problems?

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I don't like

Washington wearing #96.

He needs to wear a 45-59 jersey.

Just a lil pet peeve.

by fansincejakenrob on Jun 10, 2010 1:18 PM MDT reply actions

Wouldn't be so bad if he was going to play on the outside

but yeah it looks wrong to me too.

Section 135, Row 35

by AJ BirdWatcher on Jun 11, 2010 7:48 AM MDT up reply actions

If that's

Mark Washington, he does play on the outside.

by Long Beach on Jun 11, 2010 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions

my bad

Was thinking of D. Washington.

Who btw Andrew is missing from the front page roster list.

Section 135, Row 35

by AJ BirdWatcher on Jun 11, 2010 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Is it because the draft picks haven't signed yet??

by tw3kr on Jun 11, 2010 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions

I knew

that’s what you were thinking, just responded to see if you’ve awoken from your summertime hibernation.

Can you imagine listening to the national media if Mark makes the team and they both end up starting in a year? They’ll drive Cardinal fans crazy talking about how we got Mark from TCU and how Daryl has really surprised everyone with his play at OLB, etc.

by Long Beach on Jun 11, 2010 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Actually I don't update that list

It’s automatic. But I believe it is because they haven’t signed yet. You know I wouldn’t forget something like that. ;)

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.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Jun 11, 2010 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Compared to last season

I don’t think there’s any question that we’re better off at OLB, whether or not it’s where we need to be remains to be seen, but they can’t be any less effective as pass rushers so if we get any production at all from Porter, Davis, Brown, Baggs, etc., we’re already upgraded.

Inside LB scares the hell out of me. Losing Dansby won’t be solved overnight. In time, I think Daryl Washington will be an outstanding player for us, and will really excel in pass coverage unlike any ILB we’ve seen and is fast enough to create havoc in the running game. Until then, we’re putting Lenon in Dansby’s place and no matter how much he exceeds expectations I can’t realistically see how it’s not a downgrade from last year. The other side worries me even more. Hayes has to stay healthy, no way around it. Without him it’s Beisel, unless Reggie Walker is ready to back Hayes up, and being honest that isn’t going to cut it, even with improved play from our NTs.

by Long Beach on Jun 10, 2010 2:11 PM MDT reply actions

Hayes is key and that i do agree with you for sure! He's a beast as a run stopper and above average in coverage.

by az78true on Jun 10, 2010 3:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Very underrated

That’s all I can say. You could see the difference when he didn’t play last season.

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.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Jun 11, 2010 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions