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9/12 Arizona Cardinals news: Fitz responds to controversy, dissecting Giants-Cards matchup

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Cardinals:

Cards Stabilizing Special Teams
Team juggling multiple moving parts in the "transition game" early in the season

Larry Fitzgerald Knows What's Coming
Notebook: Receiver downplays his one-reception opener; Ellington remains sidelined

Opposing View: Giants talk Cardinals
Hear from Eli ManningVictor Cruz and more

Cardinals Blogs | Back on 9/11
Reflections on how the World Trade Center attacks changed everything, including football.

Cardinals Blogs | Abraham provides another headline for Cards
While Abraham mulls retirement; Arians confirms Fitzgerald did have knee issues against the Chargers

Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald: 'You don't put yourself in front of the ballclub'
Dealing with the aftermath of one catch game

My offensive gameplan?
Wolfley believes focusing on the passing game will lead to a win against a weak Giants secondary.

Behind Enemy Lines: New York Giants
Know your enemy, Cards' fans.

Franz's NFL Power Poll: Week 2
One of the few power polls that explains the template of rankings.

The Big Red Wolf Report: After the Chargers, before the Giants
Another take on how Ron Wolfley believes the Cardinals can win this week.

Week 2 Injury Report: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants
I would expect Zastudil and Mathieu to be the only ones still out Sunday.

Bobby Massie 'solid' at right tackle, but could improve for Arizona Cardinals
Despite some mental mistakes, one due to youth, Massie got a positive grade.

With John Abraham mulling retirement, Arizona Cardinals again forced to turn to 'next man up'
The team is confident they won't miss a beat if Abraham does retire, but they know it won't be easy.

Bruce Arians, Arizona Cardinals want what's best for John Abraham
The organization, from players and coaches, won't lose sight he's not just a player.

Week 1 was a sign of the future for Larry Fitzgerald's days with the Arizona Cardinals
A bit more pessimistic take on Fitzgerald's season and future with the team.

I don't like it but I sure do get it
In defense of Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and his twitter comments.

Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington misses second straight practice - ESPN
Expect the committee of TaylorHughes and Dwyer to all get playing time again.

New York Giants' offense look like Arizona Cardinals' in 2013 - ESPN
Cardinals' fans can appreciate the struggles of a team learning a new complicated offense.

Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants preview - ESPN
The Giants' struggles may be great for a the Cardinals to start off fast.

NFL:

CBS's James Brown on NFL and domestic violence: 'silence is deafening and deadly' - SBNation.com
Brown made a powerful statement to open the NFL broadcast.

Roger Goodell backed off investigation out of concern for Janay Rice, per report - SBNation.com
According to an anonymous NFL owner, Roger Goodell did not want to thoroughly investigate Ray Rice out of concern for how it would be perceived if he were to question Janay Rice's story.

Roger Goodell failed, just like he was supposed to - SBNation.com
The NFL is a machine, and every part is replaceable.

Terrell Suggs took the field in a gladiator helmet - SBNation.com
As one does.

Steve Smith crosses up several Steelers - SBNation.com
Steve Smith still got it.

The Notebook: Consider the hoss - SBNation.com
Retired NFL defensive end Stephen White reflects on Week 1 in the NFL and the very large men who make life hard for quarterbacks ... and sometimes their own fans.

Breaking Madden: Tony Romo's week in Quarterback Hell - SBNation.com
Tony Romo threw three straight interceptions last Sunday. His punishment: all his toys have been taken away. Welcome to Quarterback Hell.

The Spike Factor, where some offenses should just give up - SBNation.com
The Spike Factor returns, and the Oakland Raiders have taken the early lead among offenses that should consider spiking the ball a lot.

NFL free agent Tim Tebow signed by 'Good Morning America' - SBNation.com
Tim Tebow is coming to broadcast television!

NFL Watchability Index, Week 2: This means nothing, this means everything - SBNation.com
The NFL is a mixed-up place after one week. Are the Vikings the best team in football? No, but maybe!

Uffsides: Week 2 NFL picks and predictions - SBNation.com
Matt Ufford and the crew preview and pick favorites for Steelers-Ravens, Patriots-Vikings, Falcons-Bengals, Bears-49ers, and Eagles-Colts. Also, someone wears a wig, and we stumble upon a Super...