How the Arizona Cardinals Can Beat The Pittsburgh Steelers!
by Steel34D on Oct 17, 2011 7:00 PM MDT
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Okay first off I am a Steelers fan but I live in AZ and I am sick of hearing the Cardinals are done and garbage and have no chance to win. All these "They suck posts" are really pissing me off. I have been watching the Cardinals football for a long while and at some times it was hard to call it football but some of these fans are ridiculous. "Fire Whisenhunt", "Kevin Kolb sucks" , "Switch back to a 4-3" and "Start Trading Away Guys" is what I am hearing. I won't begin to dismantle these statements instead here is how the Cardinals can beat the Steelers.
It is no secret that Dick LeBeau's 3-4 system has kept the Steelers defense in the leagues best over the last couple of years. However this is not the same defense this year. Here would be my strategy for attacking the Steelers defense.
1. The TE is Kevin Kolb's best friend:
The first thing the Cardinals need to do is utilize 2 TE set frequently. Why? Well for one the TE needs to chip LaMarr Woodley and other blitzing Steelers to give Kevin Kolb time. We all know Levi Brown can't hold up by himself. The second reason is that the Steelers are currently slow at ILB and therefore are poor at covering the TE. In case Cardinals fans haven't noticed Rob Housler is a weapon. Housler needs to be flexed and force either James Farrior or William Gay to cover him match ups that favor the Cardinals. Todd Heap and Jeff King need to stay in get a good chip on the blitzers and then release to the flat as a check-down route. Doing this should not only give the Cardinals the match up but will help the poor play of the tackles.
2. Short, quick routes to Andre Roberts and Early Doucet:
The Steelers defense is notorious for giving up the small completions to stop the big play. Aside from Ike Taylor I like the Cardinals quickness matched against the Steelers DB. Kevin Kolb needs to utilize the Hot Route and get it out quick. The pass will be there and the Cards can move down the field if they can do this.
3. Zone Running with cut blocks:
The Texans, and the Raven this year have run good utilizing zone scheme while cut blocking the NT (Casey Hampton if healthy). Take advantage of the fact Jason Worilds may be over aggressive and the cut backs could be there. Beanie is no slouch when healthy. While running the Cards need to run to Worlids side because Worilds is not good against the run and Woodley is far better.
4. Understand where No. 43 and No. 22 are:
If Polamalu begins to play close to the line change the damn snap count cause he jumps it better than anyone in the league. William Gay No. 22 is the scape goat of the secondary but him match against Housler is a match up Housler should win every time. He will be played with at least a 5 yard cushion so call the hot route on the guy he covers.
Defensively:
1. Cardinals secondary is young but not without talent:
Petersen has roughly the same speed as Wallace but if he has to think he will be slowed. A.J. Jefferson is a guy I've like since pre-draft he has length in arms, jumping ability and good speed. This week stop the confusing zone scheme and play press man. Petersen straight up on Wallace, Jefferson on Brown or Ward. And don't put Adrian Wilson in coverage against Heath Miller. On top of that Bruce Arians is cocky and calls deep routes like crazy (with no check-down) if the timing of his routes are thrown off then Ben will get hit.
2. Blitz the right side:
Jonathan Scott the Steelers current right tackle is Levi Brown bad. I would be blitzing Adrian Wilson from the right at least 50 percent of the time because someone will get to Ben. (I also don't want to risk Wilson in coverage) Darnell Dockett needs to get his head out of his ass cause he has a favorable match up this week. Stop whining about playing the 3-4 and earn the right to rush the dam passer.
3. Understand the delay blitz:
Daryl Washington is a quick ILB. The Steelers interior line has fluctuated all season and has proven to be slow to pick up stunts and delays. As soon as Washington see the a hole in the initial pass coverage he needs to hit it.
4. Tackle Ben when you Hit him:
Don't let Ben out of the pocket and wrap him up when you hit him or hell just break it. Ben has been fumble happy as well this season so if they can hit him the Cards have the odds in their favor for a turn over.
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Don't underestimate the knowledge Whisenhunt and Horton have on the Steelers offense and defense. The Steelers haven't been the best on the road and the Cardinals are much better at home. Add in a bye week and this could be a dangerous game for the Steelers. Lastly go to the game and be loud, I couldn't go cause Bidwell decided to force fans to buy 3 different game tickets if they wanted to go to this game and I can afford that. (That's Bull) Looking forward to a good game on Sunday.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Revenge of the Birds' (ROTB) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of ROTB's editors.
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Very solid post
Would you mind sending a copy to Whisenhunt?
by Redbird Nation #1 on Oct 17, 2011 5:28 PM MDT reply actions
"I pity the fool!"
I hope for Whiz’s sake his new team makes a good showing against his old team. This is the first must win game since the last must win game. Cards are not eliminated yet.
Aren't the 49'ers on a bye?
Take the weekend off old man, your team isn’t playing this week!
Faith Focus Finish
Yeah I would mind
I am a Steelers fan first, Cardinals second always have been always will be. If they (Cardinals) can’t game plan against the Steelers defense after having the blue print in Horton and an extra week then they deserve to lose.
Small note
I think you should have had Calias Cambell as an option for the first sack of the game. Just saying
Is there a #4 on defense?
You went from #3 to #5. Solid points. Just curious if there was something else you wanted to add.
If you don't have anything good to say about the Cards this season, you'd be correct.
by hevchv on Oct 17, 2011 6:21 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Great post!
I think the first sack comes from Lamar Woodley, the RT situation has been horrendous and Woodley is elite. If he can beat a speed bump and a chip from a WR, he can get to Kolb. The Cards need to counter that with a screen to the right side, or leave King in to help block. We’ll see!
BTW, did you see that there is a single game sale for the Steelers at Cardinals? Here’s the link. It looks like there’s a good number of seats scattered around the stadium in 1-3 seats together.
Section 103, Row 19
On azcardinals.com
Whiz said he’s trying to find a way to incorporate his younger guys (Schofield and Acho) into the game. Acho, I think, should be ready to start. He can’t do any worse than Porter is currently doing. Schofield I’m sketchy on. I like the way he came in last year but since this is a new scheme there’s no way to learn it other than to play. Instead of allowing Haggans to stay in for the majority of the snaps, it should be split 50/50.
Also a lil more good news… Darren Urban says he doesn’t see Levi in AZ next year. Now I don’t know if he’s pulling our legs but I hope this is true. With so many teams struggling at that spot (Steelers included) It’ll be a LT heavy FA and Draft. In my opinion.
I thought Acho was a steal
Could be a good LOLB, not on Porters side but Haggans’, Schofield is Porters backup.
Levi has a really expensive team option on his contract that the Cardinals won’t exercise it.
Yeah unfortunately the Cardinals may be in place to draft Matt Kalil out of USC.
Let’s hope we can get a LT in FA first. Not great LT’s but they’re solid enough to play in the NFL and would be a massive upgrade than Levi. I just don’t want to waste a Draft Pick on an OL.
by Nfl NewsFirst on Oct 17, 2011 7:23 PM MDT up reply actions
With the lack of quality LT around the league I doubt a solid LT will become available
I would have absolutely no problem drafting the next Joe Thomas or the next Jake Long and Matt Kalil seems to be in that talent range
If i remember right
Tomlin and Lebeau couldn’t keep their eyes off Acho while they were scouting Curtis Brown at Texas
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 18, 2011 7:23 AM MDT up reply actions
But I would get a chuckle out of seeing J-Peezy and Haggans on the other side.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 18, 2011 7:25 AM MDT up reply actions
why is everyone so into Acho?
he hasn’t done anything, and in the preseason he just looked stiff and unnatural out there.
Porter is playing for a reason, he’s still the best player we have at that position. Only way those other guys get extended playing time is if we give up on the season.
Porter is still Old and hasn't gotten pressuer on the QB
And when he does he misses the tackle like we saw against the Vikings.
Acho is unproven but we need to see if he can play.
by Nfl NewsFirst on Oct 17, 2011 8:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I answer you question with another
Why do you all believe Acho is Porter’s back up?
He is an LOLB, Haggans’ back up. Yes he is stiff and doesn’t have an elite first step but he can become a good LOLB. (For a 4th round pick that’s all I ask) He may look unnatural out there because he was DE in college it will take experience to get better.
We have seen him sub for Porter on some drives
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That could be because he is better than Schoefield who I am not sold on, but Acho is not quick enough to play ROLB but has the frame to be a decent LOLB
Schofield
has racked up his fair share of sacks in his limited amount of time on the field
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by INSOMAN1ATIC on Oct 17, 2011 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
He has 2.5 sacks
Yeah not saying he won’t pan out just saying that maybe the reason he (Acho) came in for Porter is that the Cards like Acho better. I am not sold on Schofield being the answer yet.
Scho is the more physically talented, but Acho is more football smart and he has had an easier time learning Hortons playbook from what I have heard
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2.5
in maybe 20 snaps isn’t too shabby
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by INSOMAN1ATIC on Oct 18, 2011 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Only has 0.5 sacks
Campbell leads team with 2.5
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2.5 sacks for his career, 0.5 this year
20 snaps is a bit of an exaggeration. He started two games last year.
Ahh
gotcha. Thought it was discussion of current year.
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Acho came in to replace
Porter on a couple snaps this season.
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by INSOMAN1ATIC on Oct 17, 2011 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions
i doubt
Acho will ever be as good as haggans is now, he just doesnt look like he belongs out there
It took Harrison and Haggans 4 years to start in Lebeau’s defense, Poter and Woodley didn’t start their first season either. 2010 2nd round pick Jason Worilds is still learning the system. The fact is Lebeau’s defense is just far too complicated for any player at any position to start right away, and its even harder when you have a lockout, and not being taught the system by the master.
Give Acho time, he looks like a mini Woodley, just play him at LOLB so he doesn’t have to drop in coverage as much.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 18, 2011 7:35 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice post
Do you think Horton’s knowledge of the Steelers Defense could help the Cardinals draw up a plan to attack it?
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I think we could.
Unless Lebeau kept some secrets from his understudy. But the apprentice becomes the master eventually.
by Nfl NewsFirst on Oct 17, 2011 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions
But the apprentice becomes the master eventually.
In this case not happening, but yes Horton should know what LeBeau likes to do to get tricky on top of that he should know the strength and weaknesses of every player in the Steelers secondary. If Kolb was smart he would be picking Horton’s brain. Now LeBeau will definitely come up with something no one has ever seen if he sees it necessary.
Whisehunt should also know this offense Bruce Arians was his Wide Recievers coach and he did in fact draft and help develop Ben, Hines, and Max Starks.
Why is it he drafts well but can't develop people in AZ.
by Nfl NewsFirst on Oct 17, 2011 7:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Kevin Colbert
Actually drafted them misspoke and he is the best in the business former Director of Player Personnel now first ever Steelers GM.
Kevin Kolb needs to utilize the Hot Route and get it out quick.
i would say the chances of this happening are slim…lol
i wouldn’t play peterson on wallace i’d put jefferson on him. And if we play press-man coverage, we would need to have good help over the top, which we do not have. We also get zero pressure on opposing QB’s, so tight man coverage is simply not an option.
i see us getting beat pretty bad in this game. I mean really, i dont see how we can win this game.
Mike Wallace runs the 40 yard dash in the mid-low 4.2s, Jefferson 4.49 and he is not as quick.
Jefferson would get demolished. Pertersen ran a low 4.3. The only reason I said man coverage is cause the new zone scheme is confusing to young player and making them play slower and with errors. Petersen excels in man-to-man press coverage and it doesn’t require him to think to much. Wallace seems to get disrupted in press coverage I had noticed. I don’t think the Cards get demolished but probably won’t win this game. Depend on which Steelers team shows up.
im aware of wally's speed, lol
Peterson can’t cover, period. It doesnt matter that he’s fast. We’ll obviously give a cushion to him and have guys over the top
Not going to argue
But you seem to underestimate two things about the Steelers defensive scheme (Ray Horton’s scheme)
1. The zone scheme and concept is like nothing a rookie has seen before in college, there is a reason the Steelers don’t start rookies. Petersen is good but coming out of college basically played all man in LSU’s defense. It is a complete 360.
2. The scheme is meant to shut down the short passes so DBs are not too important in the scheme. Safety play is very important to this defense and Adrian Wilson can’t cut it. It usually takes a team at least a year to learn this scheme. Look at the Packers and Dom Capers.
pretty sure dom capers was successful right away...
You say that peterson should cover wallace because of speed, but then you go on to say the CB is not important, its the safety play. I was just saying i’d put jefferson on him because he gets burned less.
You’re post proves my point, we need to line up jefferson on wallace. Peterson and our safeties are not good enough at this point.
he'll still probably burn us
at least once in this game lol
Packers had the #2 defense the first year under Capers
Their D was killed by Favre, Warner, and Big Ben though.
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if it was a complete 360. wouldn't he be facing the exact same direction?
or are you proposing that he is getting spun around. could you clarify? ;)
by fitzfan04 on Oct 17, 2011 11:17 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
To say Peterson cant cover. Period.
Is pretty extreme. I have seen many plays where he was draped on his man and took his man out of the play. I agree 100% that our DBs should be playing press man cuz it plays to their strengths, they are both really good cover corners and excelle playing that way. I don’t exactly like the DB role in our (steelers) defense. They are asked to play to far off their man so we don’t give up the big play. It really hinders the development of our corners in this case and doesn’t let a corner play natural. I want some of what Rex Ryan is doin with his corners in ny.
by cgcardzfan on Oct 18, 2011 1:25 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Bend but don't break
Like you said it’s designed to stop the big plays but allow the dink and dunk, which to counter that you need good tackling CBs that won’t allow YAC.
CBs giving the WRs 5 yrd cushions is frustrating (trust us, we know all to well watching McFadden and Gay), but it eventually works because the only way to deal with that defense is to have perfect play by the OL, QB, and WRs which you only find with teams like Greenbay, Patriots, Saints, and Colts (that’s when you throw a curve ball and make them play man). Pretty much the DBs job is be near their WRs as long as possible until the pass rush gets to the QB (could be why the Cards are having problems?), make the most of mistakes, and tackle the WR for no YAC.
The most important part for DBs to learn in this system is who has what zone and tackling rather than actual covering and ball hawking skills. That’s why guys like Ike Taylor, Bryant McFadden and Deshea Townsend has allowed our defense to be largely successful despite being known by the media and going to probowls
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 18, 2011 7:51 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Could be? Ha ha ha. You jest!
There is no doubt about it. Clark Haggans is our highest performing outside linebacker. What does that tell you?
There is a reason why the Steelers used 1st and 2nd round picks for Woodley, Hood, Heyward, and Worilds
I suggest the Cardinals draft an OLB in the first round next year. Yes I know the Cards needs a OT, but defense is the most important part of the team.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 19, 2011 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Isn't it sad that a Steeler's fan is sticking up for our rookie corners...
yet a Cardinals fan on a Cardinals blog argues against his points? My god Forget, Peterson is a rookie, thrown into the fire right away. Cut the man some slack, he is showing potential…
Took Ike Taylor 4 years to be a full time starter. Took McFadden 4 years to be a full time starter. Took Deshea Townsend 6 years to get into the starting line up. 5 years William Gay was just a nickle CB, he just now got into the starting line up. Took Keenen Lewis 3 years just to play nickle. Even though we picked Curtis Brown in the 3rd round he is barely on the field and will take atlest 3 seasons to even see nickle duty, same with Cortez Allen.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 19, 2011 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL
This is an outstanding take from a displaced Steelers fan. Take a gander at it.
Thank over at BTSC I’d call this average at best but I am honored…
hey, you're being nice to us
you’re acting like we have a chance!
This Is why I act like you have a chance
Ben Roethlisberger Away this Season
70.4 QBR, 58.3 Cmp%, 2TDs, 5 INTs 12 Sacks and 4 fumbles lost. That’s 9 turnovers
Pittsburgh as a team away;
338 yards/ game, 13.3 points/game, 24 Opp. pts/ game, 314 Opp. yrds/ gm, 149 Opp. rush yards/ game. 3.6 TO and .3 TO forced
Kevin Kolb Home:
95.1 QBR 62.3 Cmp %, 273 yrds/ gm, only 1 INT, 3 sacks
Cardinals as a team home:
303 yrd/gm, 27.5 points/gm, 26 Opp. pt /gm, 64 Opp. Rush yards/ game 1.5 TO forced
If the Steelers can’t run that limits Bruce Arians deep passing system (which I hate). No run game mean Ben forces the ball means he turns it over. Not to mention the O-line allows a lot of sacks away form Heinz. Add that to the fact the Steelers travel cross country and have the hated Patriots next week and this could be a trap game. Plus the Cardinals have been competitive take away last game where every one knows the Cards suck traveling and Cards have lost 3 games by a combined 8 points to decent teams.That is why the Cardinals have a chance not like I am stretching the truth.
Don't sell yourself short
This is pretty good stuff.
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by John Stephens on Oct 18, 2011 7:19 AM MDT up reply actions
Great to actual talk some football about the Arizona Cardinals...
Hope the Cardinals finish the season strong just not this Sunday but hey if the Cards wanna blow out the Ravens at the Baltimore I’d be ecstatic!
Believe me, we want to blow them out too
I would do a touchdown dance if that happened.
Joe Saunders: "They played a really good game, so hats off to us"
Traitor! lol jk
Thankfully with a healthy Worilds, maybe we can get a decent pass rush opposite of Woodley, and have some athleticism in the middle again with Timmons returning to ILB.
Ever since Big Snack and Aaron Smith was out for injury cut blocks have not been as effective with the more athletic Brett Keisel, Ziggy Hood, Chris Hoke, and Cam Heyward has been able to avoid it, collapse the pocket, and really attack the QB. Even if Hampton is healthy, I’d only play him on rushing downs and keep rotating Keisel, Hood, and Hoke in and out at NT.
Damn Bruce Arain to hell! (can we have Wis back?) He better dust off the playbook from the Titans game and dial up those quick passes. All those deep passes are ver unnecessary, and if your going to throw them at lest make sure there to Wallace instead of over throwing the other WRs. On the bright side even if BA does decide to air it out like a dumba** it will be in a dome with a fast track and no weather conditions.
Not “exactly” sure but looks like Polamalu’s concussion is confirmed, even if he gets the green light to play he may not play like the Troy we all know and love. But his presence on the field is good enough to make Kolb throw the other way. We all know how great Swaggin’ Ike Taylor has been play, Ike vs Fitz is going to be an interesting match up.
I wouldn’t under estimate William Gay or Keenan lewis, so far both has been playing great.
Thankfully it looks like Doug Legursky only had a dislocated toe, and "should be able to play if Kemo isn’t ready yet. Is Gilbert going to be out for this game? its going to really suck if Scott has to play but on the bright side it would mean we had the same starting O-line for a game and a half.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 18, 2011 7:19 AM MDT reply actions
Not Really a Traitor
This is just how the Cards can beat the Steelers (Keeping us humble) not why or stating they will.
William Gay is the worst CB of the 3 that will be seeing major playing time he also is probably the slowest of the 3 that’s why you target him. Especially with a 6’4" or 6’5" TE that has low 4.4 speed we all saw what Dickson and Pitta did to Farrior and all saw what Gronkowski did to Gay last year not a match up the Steelers would like.
lol I was kidding
Hopfully Gay doesn’t cover any TEs, would rather Polamalu and Timmons handle that.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 18, 2011 5:45 PM MDT up reply actions
On Cut blocks
The Titans and Jaguars aren’t known as a cut blocking team that could be why it didn’t seem as effective. Trying will surely see some results maybe not what the Ravens and Texans did but it can’t hurt.
The results of the poll say a lot
Both of our starting OLB’s are listed together on the ballot and they’re even with a Pittsburgh backup…
Just Noticed the Disclaimer
Thought it was hilarious cause what I wrote was way nicer than some comments I heard Cards fans talk about. I use the term fan loosely.
what are
you trying to say, “use the term fan loosely”?
I love fans of teams that have been successful for a long period of time. It sure is tough when you win every year. You have no idea what it’s like to be a fan of a perennial loser.
I'd bet money
That he’s never lived in Pittsburgh…..
by forget on Oct 19, 2011 11:49 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
and that matters how?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 19, 2011 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions
You'd win the bet
I am talking about the recently bandwagon fans of the Cardinals who jumped on in’ 08 (yeah if you live in AZ you notice the Cards stuff that just happened to pop up everywhere then disappeared) and then tear the team to shreds in years like last. The Cardinals have been bad for a long time and then they want to dismantle the reason they had been good recently. Thsoe shouts of “Fire Whiz” and “Whiz is a horrible coach”are ignorant at best.
On not knowing what it is like to have a losing team, well considering I have watch at least 12 Cards games a year for the last 10 years I think I know what it is like. I was just saying the disclaimer which stated “these do not reflect the views of ROTB” when this post was all positives for the Cardinals.
Do not misinterpret my word as attacking anyone on this site in particular, but this type of reaction was expected.
Side note: Since when did you have to live in the city in order to be a fan of the team cause if that’s the case the Green Bay Packers shouldn’t even have enough fans to fill their stadium.
That disclaimer
is on all FanPosts. You prob knew that.
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because you have two posts on RotB
about fans jumping ship, and the fact that Card fans struggle to get butts in seats at your stadium.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 19, 2011 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions
I just want to say
Your logo for your blog is awesome. I love it.
by FrankWyt on Oct 18, 2011 5:14 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
It is very cool.
I’m happy that the community wanted to keep it.
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