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Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton grimaces after being injured against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. Skelton left the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)
While he didn't go as far as to name a starter at the conclusion of the Cardinals' practice on Thursday, head coach Ken Whisenhunt didn't seem too optimistic that John Skelton would be able to take the field this weekend against the Patriots in Foxboro.

"We still have time," Whisenhunt told reporters. "But, it doesn't look good for John [Skelton] being able to play."

Skelton, who was named the team's starting quarterback just two weeks ago, suffered a low ankle sprain after completing a 4th quarter pass in the Cardinals' 20-16 win over the Seahawks in Week 1.

"He's getting better," said Whisenhunt on Skelton's status. "He did some work today and a little bit with the rehab stuff. So, he is improving."

After being taken off the field in a cart, Skelton was replaced by back-up quarterback Kevin Kolb, who promptly drove the Cardinals down the field and threw the eventual game-winning touchdown pass to Andre Roberts. On the day, Kolb finished with 66 yards on 6-of-8 passing.

Last season, Kolb began the year as the team's starting quarterback, but a litany of injuries and poor play cut his season short. In just nine games, he threw for 1,955 yards with 9 TD and 8 INT. Before last Sunday's late-game heroics, Kolb hadn't played in a regular season game since Dec. 4 against the 49ers.

"Kevin had a very good week of practice and he played well[against the Seahawks]," said Whisenhunt.

If Kolb does get the start against the reigning AFC champions, it would be just the 17th time in his six-year career.

Arizona Sports' Craig Grialou contributed to this report

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    Kreedos wrote...
    Come on Whiz name Kolb the starter...
    I wouldnt want to play for Whiz. He instills 0 confidence in his QBs and makes them play his system as opposed to harnessing the stregnth of his QBs. This will ultimately cost him the head coaching job with AZ.
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    SpaceRig wrote...
    He did name a starter
    Whiz did name a starter, John Skelton. Being unsure about whether he's starting in Foxboro is related to his injury. As for his system, yeah, he's only won a Super Bowl as a O-coordinator with it and lost another with it as a head coach. Kolb only being able to operate in the hurry up offense is on Kolb, not Whiz. You wont find a single successful QB in the league who can't play from the huddle.
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    theuglytruth wrote...
    Nicely stated...
    ..SpaceRig.
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    EasyDoesIt wrote...
    Easy
    Whats the harm in saying Skelton is out for Week 2 on say...Tuesday? Whiz isn't fooling anyone, Belichek would be licking his chops if an immobilized Skelton was behind center this week, Skelton was in agony when injured. Whiz may not have named a starter but it was down to Kolb or Lindley for anyone with common sense. Kolb had a rough year so far, but he stepped in and won us a game when it mattered. How about a little shot in the arm for Kolb by naming him the starter before Thursday when Skelton has no shot at walking let alone playing, we all know its Skelton's once healthy.
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    DeeGirl wrote...
    Agree with Easy
    Agreed, Michael Bidwell let the cat out of the bag three days ago and Andre Roberts again yesterday on ESPN. If there was even a cat in the bag ! Even I knew last Sunday while I watched Skelton agonizing on the field. And good for Kolb for stepping up last Sunday, despite the boos from the stands.
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    Minus1Clothing wrote...
    Whiz playing Belichick's game
    Have you seen all the starters on the injured list this week? I think Whiz is just doing what Belichick always does. Belichick once put every starter on the injured list before a game. Either way, how could you be angry with either of the QB's with the lack of protection they had in the preseason. It is amazing what happens when you give your QB at least 3 seconds to make a read and throw a pass. It's going to be tough agains one of the greatest defensive minds (errrrrrr) cheaters this week in NE.
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    theuglytruth wrote...
    Why say anything...
    ..when you don't have too! What...so Kolb doesn't have his little feelings hurt...I'm sure he knows if he is starting or not. Whiz doesn't have to reveal squat to anyone, that's the advantage of being the boss...and I don't blame him a bit. If you start taking advice from the fans...you'll soon find yourself sitting with them.
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