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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb (4) leaves the field after being injured against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Glendale, Ariz. -- It was nearly as poetic as it was disastrous and disheartening.

With just more than two minutes remaining and the Cardinals trailing 16-13, quarterback Kevin Kolb was sacked on a broken play. He was slow to get up and ultimately did not return to the game.

"It's Kevin's chest and ribs," Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said after the game. "We didn't feel anything. We are getting him checked just to see if there is some type of crack that we don't see."

Kolb, who had completed 14-of-26 passes for 128 yards with one touchdown and one interception, also ran for 66 yards. He was replaced by John Skelton, who promptly led the Cardinals to a game-tying field goal as well as a chance to win the game in regulation.

It was rather similar to how things went down in Week 1 against the Seahawks, when Kolb replaced an injured Skelton and led Arizona to a win. Except, the Cardinals lost this time.

A dropped screen pass was followed by an incredibly costly interception from Skelton in the overtime period, as the pick and return directly led to the Cardinals' demise.

All-in-all, it was a rather interesting day for Skelton.

"That was quite a roller coaster of emotions," the QB said.

Skelton finished the day completing just two of 10 passes for 45 yards and that interception.

Whisenhunt said he was not sure of what Skelton was looking at when he threw the interception, but commented on how the QB gave his team a chance to win.

"It's unfortunate that it came out that way because John made a big throw to Larry (Fitzgerald) to put us in position to kick the field goal to win it," he said.

Kolb's status is uncertain, it's possible the player who started the season will once again get the nod when Arizona heads to Minnesota to play the Vikings next Sunday. But that remains to be seen.

"We're kind of worried, he's our guy," Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington said of Kolb being hurt. "He's the starting quarterback, the guy played phenomenal today.

"He made some great plays with his feet and his arm, so for him to go down, hopefully he's alright."

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    Supa-main wrote...
    Jeez....
    If Kolb is hurt then our season is gonna totally tank. I hope he can recover quickly because we need him.
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    Jim R. wrote...
    Kolb isn't the QB for a weak OL
    Kolb has a slow trigger which makes it especially difficult with a weak line. I think Ryan would be a better choice with this soft line due to his quick release.
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    doc10250 wrote...
    if...........
    We don't get some offensive tackles, that aren't, well, offensive, somebody is going to get seriously injured back there. Kolb is being annihilated and to say otherwise, simply means the one is not looking at the facts. I don't know where these kids came from, but management better start looking for replacements at qb, rb, and o line.
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    mesa mad man wrote...
    @Jim R.
    I dont think that will make the difference. Kolb drops back and doesnt even have a chance to make reads before he has someone in his face. A few tenths of a second on release wont do anything to help - especially from a QB who has never even seen a professional defense.
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    Tennisgrandpa wrote...
    The real issue
    We can go on and on about the o-line and Kolb and all that is valid but what nobody seems to wan to address is the OC's play calling. With us giving up the pass rush like we are, why would we continuously call plays that require time in the pocket and are slow developing? All these plays are happening 15 to 20 yards down field and the play is over before they get there? The OC has gotta go
    Dale
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    uyiu p. wrote...
    change
    Make a change at both offensive tackles,., period. Batiste and Massey aren't hungry enough to make any difference period.,., Buffalo got two schlubs off the street that were greatful to just be there and were very serviceable during the game. Make a change, you make a statement and you get guys that are a hungry for paycheck,,., it is about effort period,, these guys aren't digging deep enough period
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    poli-toons wrote...
    BANDWAGON
    I have supported Kolb while almost everyone wanted him fired,traded or waived. It seemed apparent he had to have protection to do his job...and still doesn't. His style of play has gotten us this far as he has been forced to run for his life from bad tackle play allowing the most sacks in the NFL. SKELTON IS NOT MOBILE and if Kolb is out...so is the teams chances. collapsing pockets will not work for a slow immobile qtrback. I hope Kolb makes it back next week against the Vikings.
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    uyiu p. wrote...
    I agree with tennis grandpa
    It is like a movie rerun. You know what is going to happen yet you can't or don't change the outcome. Mike MIller can effect the outcome, yet because he is too rigid or too ignorant to the gravity of the situation. You have a pile of crap that builds every time you try and run the ball up the middle., Why not try a screen? I am sitting at home and made that analysis. Mike Miller sits at the game and can't do it.. Really?
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    kmwatersaz wrote...
    Kolb injury
    Any QB on the field with this OL is most likely going to leave with an injury. Whiz, Graves, and the rest of the FO are derilict in their duty regarding the OL. This has been going on for a long time. Notice in the post game interviews that the OL is never tagged as the reason behind the loss. It's always mental errors, missed opportunities, yada yada yada. You must be kidding.
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    RSunde673 wrote...
    Card's Offense
    I believe that Kevin Kolb this season has proved that he is both effective and tough. With the lack of pass block protection that the Card's line has provided, it doesn't matter which QB in the NFL is in there, the results would be the same...bad. The staff needs to address this offensive line fast before another QB is injured.
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