Dec

7

CLINCH!

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December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 34, Rams 10
Wow, that word hasn’t been uttered since 1975 - the last time the Cardinals clinched their division.  In fact, they haven’t even been to the playoffs since 1998.  But after today’s explosive performance - on both sides of the ball - the Arizona Cardinals are officially the NFC West Division CHAMPS!  Congrats [...]

Nov

2

Still in 1st Place (and already nearly a lock for the division title) - Week 9 Post Game Report

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November 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 34, Rams 13
Well, it appears the upstart Rams have stalled much like earlier in the year, thanks to stellar performances by Tim Hightower, Kurt Warner, Jerheme Urban, Anquan Boldin, and the DST.
Hightower, starting in place of Edgerrin James managed 22 carries for 109 yds and a TD, and I was very warmed to see [...]

Oct

12

Dallas LOSES!!! Week 6 Post Game Report

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October 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

Arizona 24, Dallas 21 (OT)
What a game, whew!!! 
A game that started and ended with big plays by the DST to give both teams 4-2 records.
J.J. Arrington’s 93-yd kick return for a TD started the game, and Monty Beisel’s 3-yd TD after Sean Morey’s blocked punt won it in overtime; which, by the way, was the [...]

Sep

28

Ugly Ugly Shootout - Week 4 Post Game Report

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September 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 35, Jets 56
Holy old-QBs’-arms Batman…Brett Favre tossed 6 TDs (3 to Lavernaeus Coles) while Kurt Warner (after a really horrific start) came back with 2 in what looked very early to be a complete rout of the Cardinals.  Warner uncharacteristically fumbled 4 times (losing 3 of them) and tossed 3 INTs before he finally came alive in the [...]

Sep

19

Week 3 Pre Game Report - Cardinals @ Redskins

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September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The last meeting of these two teams, last season, resulted in a narrow margin of victory for Washington as Neil Rackers missed a 55-yd FG attempt as time expired, giving the Skins a 21-19 win.  Washington has won 8 of the last 9 meetings as well, and also leads the historic series 72-44-2.
But they haven’t [...]

Sep

8

Cardinals atop the division

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September 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

Cardinals 23, 49ers 13
Yeah, I know it’s only week 1, but with losses by San Fran, Seattle, and St. Louis, the Cardinals have bragging rights, at least for this week.
The key stat for this game is turnovers. While San Fran committed 6, Arizona had none. Now add on the steady performance of Kurt Warner, who [...]

Aug

15

Preseason Musings and Notes from Flagstaff

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August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ultra-patient QB Kurt Warner is likely to get the start in Kansas City Saturday for week 2 of the preseason.  Particularly after sitting out the entire game vs. New Orleans last weekend, I have no doubt that he is excited. 
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Injuries:  The Cardinals have a few minor injuries:  DE Darnell Docket (strained pectoral muscle), [...]

Jul

23

And then there was one…

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July 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

Cardinals’ 2nd round pick DE Calais Campbell finally agreed to terms for a 4-year contract earlier this week, leaving only top pick Dominick Rodgers-Cromartie unsigned as of the time.
In order to make room for Campbell on the 80-man roster, the Cardinals released veteran DE Bo Schobel who, I’m sure, will find work quickly.  When Rodgers-Cromartie [...]

Apr

21

Difficult Dockett and the Draft

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April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With all the new and improved and extended contracts circulating in Arizona, DT Darnell Dockett wants a piece of the action.  Subsequent to LB Karlos Dansby’s signing his $8 million offer tender, with the expectation, according to Cardinals’ GM Rod Graves, of getting a long-term contract to Dansby, Dockett has been obviously absent from voluntary [...]

Feb

16

Early Off-Season News and Musings

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February 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Cardinals have placed their franchise tag on Karlos Dansby this week, assuring that he will remain in Arizona for at least another season.  This is the first time they have used the tag since 2002 (for safety Kwamie Lassiter.)  If Dansby - who is still allowed to explore his options with other teams - gets an [...]
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