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Sad News for the Cardinals
by Alex Mann on Jan 12, 2012 5:59 PM MST
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It was announced earlier today that former Arizona Cardinals Defensive Line Coach and Front Office Personnel, Jim Stanley, passed away after his 17 month battle with Cancer.
What Is Most To Blame For Bad Start To 2011 Season For Arizona Cardinals?
by Jess Root on Jan 4, 2012 12:00 PM MST
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The end wasn't so bad at 8-8, but it was not too long ago that all hell had broken loose with how poorly the Arizona Cardinals began their season. They won their Week 1 game over the Carolina Panthers, but were not spectacular in doing so, and then proceeded to lose their next six games.
With a huge turnaround, they almost crept their way into the playoffs before being eliminated in the penultimate week of the regular season.
The question is -- what can be to blame for how the season started, if we must pinpoint one thing more than others?
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Looking Back: What We Said Last Year About Greg Toler And Envisioning The Future
by Tyler Nickel on Jul 5, 2011 4:00 PM MDT
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During this offseason, we the fans are stuck looking at old highlights and clips from games past wondering what the Cardinals could do next season once the lockout is over. The quarterback controversy remains, but now a "problem" concerning the depth chart in the secondary has risen to the forefront.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is a surefire talent if he can continue to give the effort and energy that we saw back in 2009 when he made the Pro Bowl. Patrick Peterson will be a shutdown corner and a great return man if he can replicate what he did as a Tiger in Louisiana.
As we have discussed this tandem, one man has gone overlooked. Greg Toler did a fantastic job last year after moving into the starting lineup once Bryant McFadden was traded back to the Steelers. Can the Cardinals truly afford to make him a #3 guy and a nickel corner or should he remain a starter?
Changing The Past: Trying To Strip The Steelers Of Their Super Bowl Win (Like NCAA Did To USC)
by Jess Root on Jun 7, 2011 10:01 AM MDT
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Apparently, with the action of the NCAA as a result of the Reggie Bush inappropriate benefits case, we must erase all memories of the 2004 National Championship that USC won. While that is something I would like to do as a fan of ASU, I will not be looking at any strange looking pen that flashes lights that a guy in a suit has -- especially it is is Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones.
However, in light of seeing how you can go back and take away a title even when it happened, I was hoping the memory erasing crew could do us one more favor and strip away the Pittsburgh Steelers' title the stole from the Arizona Cardinals.
Derek Anderson Wasn't Bad At Everything, But Was Wrong Fit For Cardinals
by Jess Root on May 16, 2011 6:01 AM MDT
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Funny title, right? Of course Derek Anderson was the wrong fit for the team. He was wildly inconsistent and looked at times downright terrible. But do you know what? He was not the absolute worst quarterback in the league (I think Max Hall earned that in 2010). When he was signed by the Cardinals, he was described as a guy who can stretch the field and throw a great deep ball. He was also described as a guy with accuracy issues.
He was exactly as advertised. He was also one of the better quarterbacks in the league in one positive statistic. We all remember the missed throws, but according to a statistical breakdown of deep passing on ProFootballFocus.com, Anderson was one of the better QBs in the league with throws of 20 yards or more.
SBN AZ Classic: Comparing Matt Leinart To Al Gore In 2000
by Jess Root on May 15, 2011 2:24 PM MDT
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This was a commentary I wrote in Aug 2010 in the middle of the preseason when the Matt Leinart/Derek Anderson QB thing was going on. In hindsight, it was pretty accurate. I wish it had not been. Note that the political commentary is not to criticize or support neither Bush nor Gore, just to compare what happened.
One of our own here at SB Nation Arizona has said that we should keep politics out of sports, but there are times when the politics of sports mirror the politics of the world.
Take Matt Leinart, for example. His plight is quite similar to a politician we all once knew -- the 2000 version of Al Gore.
Arizona Cardinals Highlights Rewind: John Skelton Leads Team To Victory Over Cowboys
by Jess Root on Mar 12, 2011 10:00 AM MST
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Since for the foreseeable future there will be little to talk about with football in the way of player acquisition because of the NFL lockout, why not look back to something more encouraging. Sure the Cardinals were terrible, but we were treated to a wonderful Christmas gift as John Skelton led the Cardinals to a thrilling 27-26 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day.
I never actually got to see the game or the highlights. I was up visiting my wife's family and they do not have satellite or NFL Network or anything of the like. I had to use the nfl.com gamecast to keep up with what was happening. It was every bit as thrilling, but I could not see or hear any of the details.
For all of us who long for happy Cardinals moments, I have found the video of the winning drive that Skelton led the team on, bring the Cards to victory on Christmas Day. Enjoy!
SBN AZ Classic: At Halfway Point, Cardinals Should Still Be Favorites In NFC West
by Jess Root on Mar 6, 2011 3:22 PM MST
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This is an post I wrote for SB Nation Arizona at the midway point of the Cardinals' 2010 season. As a longtime Cardinals fan, I am technically a glutton for punishment. I thought a look back of what could have and should have been. Note how I point out that the Seattle game was the key. Have read, but realize it will open up old (or not so old wounds). And, by all means, have a laugh on my expense for having been so optimistic.
The past two seasons have spoiled us as Cardinal fans. I guess a couple of division titles and a Super Bowl appearance will do that. So this new thing of being other than in first place has people a little (a lot) grumpy. It's been so crazy that (I didn't hear this first hand) supposedly on one radio show it was intimated that Ken Whisenhunt is on the hot seat with ownership.
What? While there have been some eyebrow raising concerns with personnel (quarterback) moves and playcalling, among other things, there certainly should be no talk of Whisenhunt possibly losing his job. That's just sheer insanity.
Yes, the Cardinals appear to have taken a step back (most notably because their quarterback decided that he needed to spend his time struggling to do ballroom dancing instead of throwing touchdown passes). Yes, theSeahawks and the Rams have taken steps forward. But it is halfway through the season and Arizona is only one (yes, just one) game out of first place.
The division is anything but determined. After the jump, let's look at the chances that the Cardinals have of being crowned for a third consecutive year as NFC West champs.
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