Arizona Cardinals Question Of The Day: Marc Bulger For Quarterback In 2011?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81d9db6d/article/with-several-teams-in-need-slim-qb-market-could-be-competitive

Bulger could turn out to be a steal for someone. Yes, there are health/concussion concerns. But there were with Warner as well, and he ended up resurrecting himself in Arizona. Why can’t Bulger do the same? He knows the system inside out and a year after being too fiscally stingy to sign him — Bulger went to Baltimore as the No. 2 behind Flacco for $3.5 million in 2010, and the chance to earn up to $5.3 million if he played — they can’t afford to make that mistake again. Larry Fitzgerald is going to need some reasons to stay there. The Cards, with holes around the roster, would do best by retaining top draft picks if possible, which makes free agency more attractive.

Bulger’s coaches and teammates have praised him throughout the season. They swear by him and if Flacco went down, they’d still like their chances. They’d love to have him back as a reserve again in 2011, but fully expect him to be starting, and thriving, elsewhere. “You watch him operate in practice, how well he knows this offense, how fast it comes for him, where he puts the ball — it’s truly impressive,” one coach there told me. A year essentially off from contact football might boost him. It’s worth finding out. (Depending on the coordinator, Bulger might make sense for Miami. Chad Pennington, if he doesn’t retire, could be back there as well).

But you knew that already.

the Cartdinals should get Bulger this offseason. He is experienced with the NFC West and would be a great stop gap QB for a year while Skelton or whoever learns to develop a bit more. Wouldn’t cost much and could really help the team. There isn’t a top draft pick at QB that is going to come in and lead the team back to the playoffs. Save the draft picks for better players.

Marc Bulger sounds fine. I mean, completing a pass more than 10 times a game would be a huge upgrade.

If Marc Bulger comes here and does good/great/revives his career, I bet the Rams will sue something.

He’s had a year off to rest and the Cardinals also get to keep all their draft picks. Not to mention he’s a stop gap at worst till Skeleton is ready to take over (I believe the team should stick with Skeleton and not draft another qb)

But I also can’t help but think about the negatives which include the O-line. The Cards must do something to improve that unit or it could be a repeat of Bulger’s 07-09 seasons, which would also mean a repeat of the Cards 2010 season.

Whos to say he doesnt get killed here like in St Louie?

Beginning with what we have. Release Derek Anderson and sign Max Hall to the practice squad. Skelton has shown flashes but he was put into service too early. Put him at #2 but let him compete for a start.

For the draft, nobody is worth #5. I can see Gabbert being a bust just as easily as a decent/good QB. Same with Mallott. At least I’ve heard Gabbert is a worker. Something I’m not hearing about Newton (not on his own, at least). You hear comparisons between him and Tebow, but he was self driven. Not pushed to work by his dad (how well will that work after his first payday?). If they draft down to get an extra pick, I can see Gabbert, Mallot or Locker (not Newton) as a late first rounder or early second rounder. But I’d prefer they draft a difference maker on defense at #5 and start looking at potential in rounds 2-5.

Free Agency… I like the idea of Bulger as a 1-3 year QB. He should be able to teach Skelton or he can hold the fort until we find The One. I’m okay with Kolb or Orton as well, even with the loss of a draft pick, but no Vince.