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It is still the slowest part of the year for the teams that aren't in the playoffs, but there is a bit of sort-of Cardinals news, with Ken Whisenhunt being hired by the Tennessee Titans. Here are the morning links for you today!
Cardinals:
2013 Staff 'Pics' - Part I
Enjoy the best highlights shot by broadcast producer Jon Hayward during the 2013 season.
Grasping The Offense
With a year in Arians' system, Cardinals have solid foundation leading into offseason
Cardinals Blogs | Taking the time to run (and Buck dances)
It has been a constant subject for the Cardinals (and frankly, many other teams around the league). The effort to run the ball and committing to the run.
Whisenhunt to the Titans: Initial thoughts | Insiders
When Ken Whisenhunt didn’t get another head coaching job in the weeks after being fired by the Cardinals, he obviously had a plan.
Arizona Cardinals Free Agents: Who's in Play for the Franchise Tag? | Bleacher Report
The Arizona Cardinals have a slew of free agents to tend to this offseason—20 in total. They have little space under the cap with which to work, so giving someone the franchise tag appears difficult as of now.
NFL:
2014 NFL Mock Draft: Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel crack the top 10 - SBNation.com
Quarterbacks will be at a premium in the 2014 NFL Draft, but just how high will the best ones go?
Ken Whisenhunt hired as Tennessee Titans head coach - SBNation.com
The Chargers offensive coordinator and former Cardinals head coach is headed to Tennessee to take over the Titans.
MVP, Coach of the Year, and more 2013 NFL awards - SBNation.com
Okay, so Peyton Manning is an easy call for MVP, but who merits the NFL's other awards? We got tired of waiting for the NFL to announce the winners and figured it out for ourselves.
Hat angles are important: A helpful guide - SBNation.com
Colin Kaepernick wore a hat backwards, and helped highlight our nation's growing hat angle illiteracy. We're here to help fix that problem.
The Post-Mortem, Divisional round: Andrew Luck's dirty little secret - SBNation.com
If we can just reorganize the playoffs so the Colts only play AFC South teams, they'll definitely win the Super Bowl! Also, the Saints and Chargers learned the value of scoring points in the first three quarters.
Fifth-year options for the 2011 draft class are due in May. Who can expect to get extended and who will be snubbed?
2014 NFL Divisional round: Winners, losers and what happens next - SBNation.com
There are three games left, and they should be the season's best with old foes and new rivals vying for a Super Bowl bid. Jason Chilton previews the Conference Championships, and has a look at what's next for the four teams that lost this weekend.
East-West Shrine Game 2014 preview - SBNation.com
Practices for the 89th Shrine Game begin today and the rosters will feature as much or more talent than previous seasons.
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning to face off for 15th time since 2001 - SBNation.com
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos will face off in the AFC Championship, as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning search for another Super Bowl ring.
Jimmy Graham faces franchise tag, but as TE or WR? - SBNation.com
The Saints can't afford to lose Jimmy Graham in free agency and can't afford to give him a new contract either, setting up an offseason duel between the team and Graham about his position.
Chris Harris injury: Broncos CB suffers torn ACL vs. Chargers, per report - SBNation.com
The Broncos will likely replace cornerback Chris Harris with Quentin Jammer and/or Champ Bailey.
Tom Brady: We'll be underdogs vs. Broncos in AFC Championship Game - SBNation.com
New England's golden boy with the golden arm is relishing in the underdog role.