Honestly, I gotta say, I dont hate the cardinals; I just think they suck. I didnt even know they were stilla round. My grandfather, and the NFL draft reminded me that they actually still existed.I have to admit, the team looks dangerous this year.
A departure from what most WR are, speedy, quick, good hands, the WRs for the desert birds are BIG, Bulky, and run routes so clean theyget big yards. Having a 1 and 2 WR both marquee players in Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald is a scary thought. Having Kurt warner, a accurate smart QB is key for this team, since the WRs arent burning anyone off the line. Don't get it twisted people, Kurt Warner is nowhere near retirement. Dont worry people, you'll probably see Leinart play a few quarters this year, but dont expect him to start much. Reminder: Leinart can't handle pressure, his line at USC made sure of that. AZ doesnt have the line that Leinart is used to, or the type of WR expect him to schooled up by Warner for a few years. The MOST amazing aqusition for the NFL this year is the move by the Edge. Edgerrin James is TOTALLY the missing piece for this troubled franchise. the toal lack of running game in arizona killed the boys is those what seemed like arena football unis. have egde out there gives warner a whole new dimension to work the pass. A downer for edge is that AZ is still a vertical passing attack. but he will be used in a more demanding role than he ever was in Indy. expect him to get more than 20 carries a game to open up the downfield passing. expect a packed stadium too. So much takent on one field is going to give the fan base a boost. Cardinal... scary this year. perhaps these are the end of days
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Filling the holes... Arizona Cardinals
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See, you don't pick your niche, the environment gives it to you. You thought your "thing" was happy hour review but while that was an excellently written review, sports editorials are clearly your contribution. Embrace your destiny coach!
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I do not believe the Arizona Cardinals will make the playoffs thi syear. While I agree that the offensive power that the Cardinals can bring to the table is awe-inducing, we must still remember this is the Cardinals. Their defense is seriously lacking, I challenge you to name one defensive player on this team. While they may put up points, they wont be able to stop points being put up on them. Remember they are in the same division as offensive juggernauts Seattle and St.Louis.
Kurt Warner is injury prone. If he goes down, you are asking a rookie to step in and run a very complicated Dennis Green offense. Sure they could just hand the ball off to Edge all the time, but when you become one dimensional, you become what the Cards were last year.
This is a team that has a promising future, with good young players on the offensive side of the ball. They should do well if Bidwell is willing to spend the money. Otherwise, they will just be the same ol Cardinals.
I predict 8-8; 3rd in NFC West miss playoffs.
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