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Damned if you do, damned if you don’t


By Vince Marotta on October 7th, 2008

Photo: Eliot J. Schechter/Getty ImagesOk, here's the situation...you're Cardinal season ticket holder, and have two primo seats for Sunday's game vs. America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys. If you go to the game, you realize there's a good chance that the Cardinals lose to one of the best teams in the NFL, and the ribbing you'll take [...]

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The same old Cardinals


By Greg Esposito on September 29th, 2008

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(Photo Credit: Rick Scuteri/Reuters) The Cardinals grip on the season is officially as good as Kurt Warner's grip on the ball… slipping. After starting 2-0 for the first time in 17 years, the Cardinals decided to do something they have grown very accustomed to, lose back to back games. Just like in 1989 and 1991, [...]

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Cardinals name Warner starter…for final preseason game


By Greg Esposito on August 27th, 2008

The News: Ken Whisenhunt has decided on his starter, for this weeks preseason finale. Whisenhunt named Kurt Warner the starter siting the fact that he has had fewer snaps in the 3 previous games than Matt Leinart. Warner will play the first few series behind the first string offensive line with Leinart coming in after. Leinart may see [...]

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What constitutes being a bust?


By Vince Marotta on August 26th, 2008

If there's such a thing as a big preseason game in the NFL, Saturday was it for Matt Leinart. With a chance to firmly grasp the starting quarterback job for the Arizona Cardinals, Leinart didn't deliver. He completed just four of 12 passes, threw three interceptions, and registered a quarterback rating of 2.8. Reports started [...]

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I was wrong, Kurt Warner should be the Cardinals starter


By Greg Esposito on August 25th, 2008

I was wrong, Kurt Warner should be the Cardinals starter. That's not only what Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt should say, but it's what I've had to admit around the office all day. Last week I spent time and energy championing Matt Leinart as the answer to the Cardinals' quarterback question. [...]

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Cardinals should take a cue from the Niners


By Vince Marotta on August 22nd, 2008

Today in San Francisco, 49ers head coach Mike Nolan made the announcement that J.T. O'Sullivan would be the starting QB for the season opener against the Cardinals on September 7th. Translation...Alex Smith, the number one overall draft pick out of Utah in 2005, and the owner of a 6-year, $49 million contract will be holding [...]

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Who’s in the right in the Boldin vs. Cardinals saga?


By Vince Marotta on August 19th, 2008

Another day of NFL preseason, and there's more bickering and disagreement coming out of Cardinals' camp. Disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin has reportedly reiterated a trade demand to Cardinals' brass, who have told him he will not be traded. Further reports indicate that the Cardinals' last offer to Boldin was for roughly half of what [...]

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My rants on the Cardinals’ preseason win over the Chiefs


By Vince Marotta on August 18th, 2008

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The Cardinals finally got their first preseason win under the guidance of head coach Ken Whisenhunt Saturday night with a 27-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. My first thought was "who cares?" NFL preseason football is the biggest scam perpetrated on the American sports fan ever. Invariably I get jacked up for the [...]

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Ranking the NFC West based on summer movies


By Greg Esposito on August 18th, 2008

1) Arizona Cardinals Movie: The Incredible Hulk Rating: 3 1/2 Stars (9-7, Division winner) Biggest Strength:Poor track record gives the opportunity for a surprise result [...]

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QB controversy with Cardinals?


By Vince Marotta on August 15th, 2008

Matt Leinart is the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback. We've heard it all offseason. That fact was driven home last Thursday when Leinart got the start in Arizona's preseason opener, a 24-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Leinart played well, completing 7 of 8 passes for 91 yards in [...]

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Ken Whisenhunt era all about the fun


By Greg Esposito on June 6th, 2008

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Ken Whisenhunt sure knows how to keep things loose at the Cardinals OTA's and there is video proof. AzCardinals.com gives us this great footage of the linemen trying to catch punts last week. The offense versus the defense in a field goal kicking contest this week, no word if Neil Rackers still has [...]

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Read Between The Snaps


By RaisingZona on June 2nd, 2008

The Matt Leinart Kurt Warner debat lives another day

It’s been widely reported that during practice the other day Cardinals QB Matt Leinart got reps with the second team, while “backup” QB Kurt Warner took snaps with the first team. Coach Ken Whisenhunt continues to say that Matt Leinart is his “starter”. Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic had a very good point in [...]

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Interview: Darren Urban, AZCardinals.com - Offseason Report


By Matt Blake on January 28th, 2008

Kurt Warner will start next year on the bench

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Late last week, we caught up with AZCardinals.com Web Manager, Blogger and Reporter, Darren Urban. He lives and breathes all things Cardinals. Heck, they even employ him...We wanted to get a really good offseason rundown of what is happening with the Cards, and Darren [...]

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Exclusive Interview with Anquan Boldin: He will record a voice mail for you!


By Matt Blake on January 21st, 2008

Anquan Boldin is coming to an Altel store near you…

Anquan Boldin autographs the outfit of Boldin Anthony Swaney, two months old, of El Mirge, AZ during a "Wireless Autographs" event celebrating the grand opening of the Alltel Wireless store at Lake Pleasant Pavilion in Peoria, Ariz. [...]

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A tribute to the Cardinals 8-8 season…Here is to next year!


By Matt Blake on December 31st, 2007

The Cardinals go 8-8

The Cardinals season may have closed out yesterday, but Ken Whisenhunt has finally brought this team to the next level. 8-8 was better than even we could have predicted. With a good offseason, add some depth, this team will go to the playoffs next year.[...]

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It’s about time we elfed our Arizona Coaches…


By Matt Blake on December 23rd, 2007

Arizona Sports Coaches all get Elfed

I got "Elfed" last week at work. It was funny and we all had a laugh. Well Paola Bovin over at the AZ Republic...well she had some time on her hands. And this will also make you laugh..enjoy (click on the image to view): However it was not to be outdone [...]

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Tommy Knights’s Weekly Cardinals Report - Week 11


By Tommy Knight on November 14th, 2007

Calling All Sports Cardinals analyst and former NFL cornerback Tommy Knight breaks down the Cardinals in our segment “Wednesday Morning Cornerback”. Each week. Every week. AZSH: The Cardinals finally drew up an impressive win when it counted. What was the difference maker this week? Tommy Knight: The Cardinals were playing with intensity and were in front of their [...]

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It’s the Bye Week, Use This Time Wisely


By AZ Sports Hub on October 24th, 2007

Can the Cards regroup on their bye week?

(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) The 2007 Arizona Cardinals: 3-4, second place in the NFC West heading into their bye week. Last season heading into the bye the Cards were 1-7 and losers of seven straight on their way to a 5-11 finish. So from that perspective, this team [...]

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ESPN’S Jeff Chadiha: Turning Over the Right Cards


By on October 12th, 2007

ESPN Senior NFL writer Jeff Chadiha posted a great article on ESPN.com that probably only ten people read because it was about the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s just a sample of the things he was spinning: “This may sound warped, but there is one upside to the fractured collarbone that ended the season of Arizona quarterback [...]

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This is Kurt’s team now, Leinart Out for the Season


By AZ Sports Hub on October 9th, 2007

Its Kurt's team now

Arizona Cardinals front office made it official today, placing Cards second year QB Matt Leinart on IR effectively ending 2007-08 season. Kurt Warner now gets the full time job and will take this team as far as he can guide them. To back him up, the Cards signed veteran Tim Rattay [...]

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Arizona on ESPN.com’s List of Surprises


By AZ Sports Hub on October 9th, 2007

Mike Sando and ESPN give the Cards some love

ESPN.com NFL columnist Mike Sando has taken notice of the Arizona Cardinals in his week 5 observations. Here’s what he had to say: “Add the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals to the list of surprise teams five weeks into the NFL season…….. celebrating renewal in Week 5. Each [...]

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Stepping Up: Cards Over the Rams


By AZ Sports Hub on October 9th, 2007

Cards down the Rams

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt hung blue and gold rat traps throughout the locker room last week in order to remind his guys not to fall into complacency and have a let down this past week after their week 4 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Well, it looks like the motivational tool [...]

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Testaverde a Cardinal?


By AZ Sports Hub on October 8th, 2007