1/9 Arizona Cardinals news: Ranking wins, seasons and preparing for the offseason

Cardinals:

Cardinals Blogs | Fitz, his contract and the Super Bowl firing line
The deadline for a new contract approaches

ESPN's Jaworski: Arizona Cardinals could survive losing Larry Fitzgerald
Both parties can survive without the other

Arizona Cardinals set TV viewership records in 2014
Fans tuned in the watch the Cardinals in droves

Ranking the Arizona Cardinals' 2014 victories
A slideshow of memories

Arizona Cardinals' Justin Bethel earns Pro Football Focus honor
Bethel maintained a high level of play and is now being recognized in several places

Todd Bowles to interview with 49ers on Friday - NFC West Blog - ESPN
After an incredible season of overcoming problems, Bowles is getting attention

2015 Hall of Fame finalist: Kurt Warner - ESPN
Though remembered by most in St. Louis, Warner may mean more to Arizona fans

Despite upside, Jameis Winston is too risky for Arizona Cardinals - ESPN
The talent is tempting, but Winston has too many problems

Arizona Cardinals season report card - NFC West Blog - ESPN
From MVP to best and worst parts of the season

NFL:

Breaking Madden: The quest for 18,356 rushing yards in one game - SBNation.com
The Dallas Cowboys must be destroyed, and Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record must be broken. Clarence BEEFTANK, the hero of Breaking Madden, has 60 minutes to break it.

The real value of rushing yards in the NFL - SBNation.com
Two teams that run the ball exceptionally well, the Seahawks and the Panthers, will square off for a chance to play in the NFC title game. Danny Kelly writes that it's a clear reminder of how balance and creativity are the key to success.

Thomas Davis and the Panthers have been here before - SBNation.com
As a rookie with Carolina in 2005, linebacker Thomas Davis got his first taste of playoff success and disappointment. Now, the most tenured player on the team is going back to Seattle with a chance at a different outcome.

Same old Cleveland Browns - SBNation.com
When Jimmy Haslam bought the Browns in 2012, it was supposed to usher in a new era of stability and a commitment to winning. So what happened?

Mueller Report finds NFL didn't have in-elevator Ray Rice video before release - SBNation.com
Robert Mueller has released his report on the Ray Rice investigation.

Rob Gronkowski, the world's weightless all-time jock - SBNation.com
Transcendant?

Kurt Warner, Orlando Pace among 2015 Hall of Fame finalists - SBNation.com
Warner, Pace and the late Junior Seau are all finalists in their first year of Canton eligibility.

Dirk Koetter hired as Buccaneers offensive coordinator - SBNation.com
Tampa Bay is staying within the NFC South, snatching up the Falcons OC.

7 takeaways from the Robert Mueller investigation into the NFL and Ray Rice - SBNation.com
A lengthy report released Thursday detailed exactly how the NFL and the Ravens made missteps during their investigations of the Ray Rice domestic violence case last year.

Ndamukong Suh could be franchise tagged by Lions - SBNation.com
It could cost up to $36 million in cap room, but Detroit's GM says the team is willing to use the tag.

Bears hire Ryan Pace as general manager - SBNation.com
The Chicago Bears have hired Ryan Pace as their general manager. Now the search for a head coach can begin.

Ravens must limit Rob Gronkowski to beat New England - SBNation.com
Stopping the beast is easier said than done, but if Baltimore is going to upset New England, it will have to contain Rob Gronkowski