The Arizona Cardinals coaching staff appears to be confident in their defense’s ability as they kick off the season against the Seattle Seahawks. Defensive coordinator Ray Horton feels that the extra preseason game and the last week of practice helped the defense focus on the task ahead. “We could correct some things that were wrong […]
The official injury report for the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks for their Week 1 game. Arizona Cardinals Player Pos Injury Wed Thu Fri Status Rob Housler TE Hamstring Full Full — Probable Rashad Johnson S Abdomen Limited Limited Full Probable O’Brien Schofield LB Knee Limited Limited Full Probable Adam Snyder G Elbow Limited Limited […]
Arizona teams are receiving plenty of respect in ESPN’s tenth annual Ultimate Team Rankings. The ranking system ESPN used is based on a combination of bang for the buck (revenue based), fan relations, ownership, affordability, stadium experience, players, coaching and title track. Despite not having an owner, the Coyotes rank sixth on the list and […]
There are things I’ll be looking for when the Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday. The usual suspects like turnovers, penalties, mental errors and red zone conversions will always be integral components to winning football games, but the dynamic of this game has a trend that intrigues me more […]
The beginning of football season means a few things. Tailgate parties. Guys in the office talking endlessly about their fantasy teams. Strained relationships with the significant other. We’ll focus on another rite of Fall…predictions! The staff of Arizona Sports was asked to put their prognostication hats on and produce picks for the upcoming campaign. And […]
The 2012 season will begin for the Arizona Cardinals the exact same way the 2011 campaign ended: hosting the Seattle Seahawks. Pete Carroll brings his team to the desert to for a Week 1 matchup and the Seahawks, not unlike the Cardinals, will be starting a quarterback many expected to be holding a clipboard this […]
As we approach the start of regular games, NFL fans everywhere will finally be able see if their team’s performance thus far has been a sign of things to come or just a fluke. With vanilla schemes and second and third stringers appearing in most preseason games, it’s difficult to judge how good a team […]
The 2012 NFL season is finally here, and the Arizona Cardinals are hosting the Seattle Seahawks to open things up. The Seahawks come to town with rookie quarterback Russell Wilson under center, with many NFL pundits believing the former Wisconsin Badger will be the next…umm…big thing. The Cardinals, on the other hand, will turn to […]
The Arizona Cardinals continued their youth movement by signing linebacker Daryl Washington to a six-year deal Thursday. Washington still had two years remaining on his existing contract but the Cardinals felt it was important to keep the young star around. “It’s great when you have a young guy that’s made the strides the way Daryl […]
Most people agree that the Cardinals signing linebacker Daryl Washington to a new contract was a good move. Washington, 25, is one of the team’s emerging defensive stars, and could be on the precipice of his first Pro Bowl campaign. But even more than that, according to ESPN NFL insider John Clayton, the move shows […]
The Seahawks signed Jason Jones and drafted Bruce Irvin to improve a pass rush that generated just 33 sacks last season. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are starting backups at both offensive tackle spots due to season-ending injuries to their starters. Mike Sando of ESPN.com noted those two facts when he joined Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman […]
Russell Wilson could have been starting for the Arizona Cardinals Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, not the other way around. Wilson, selected in the third round (75th overall) in April’s NFL Draft, earned the starting job in Seattle after an incredible preseason in which he completed 40-of-63 passes for 536 yards and five touchdowns. He […]
Kevin Kolb is 13 months removed from signing a contract with the Arizona Cardinals that pays him a guaranteed $21 million. Kevin Kolb, as we all know, is also the backup quarterback for the Cardinals after head coach Ken Whisenhunt anointed John Skelton as the team’s starter for Sunday’s season opener against Seattle. Many question […]
The Arizona Cardinals have sold out their home opener against the Seattle Seahawks, marking the 66th consecutive sellout for the team. The Cardinals have sold out every home game since moving to the University of Phoenix Stadium in August 2006. There will be a limited supply of tickets that will remain available to purchase. Fan […]
It’s prediction time, and yours truly was asked to give his thoughts on how the Arizona Cardinals will fare this season. A couple months ago it would have been a difficult question to answer. After all, what do you make of a team boasting an elite defense, excellent group of receivers and a stable of […]
The Arizona Cardinals locked up another key member of their defense. The team announced Thursday it has agreed to terms with linebacker Daryl Washington on a new six-year contract. It will keep the rising star in the Valley through the end of the 2017 season. As per team policy, the exact terms of the contract […]
The Arizona Cardinals are getting ready to play games that actually count starting Sunday when they host the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium. By all accounts, this would seem like a “must win” for Arizona on their home turf against a division opponent, but head coach Ken Whisenhunt doesn’t necessarily agree. “Well it’s […]
The Arizona Cardinals are entering the 2012 season with question marks surrounding a few positions on the offensive side of the ball. Will the quarterbacks play well? Can the offensive line protect the quarterbacks? Will someone emerge as a true threat opposite Larry Fitzgerald? We don’t know yet. What we do know, however, is that […]
September 5, 2012: Behind Enemy Lines Russell Wilson is one of five rookie quarterbacks to start Week 1. He’ll be the third straight first-year player to line up under center in a season opener against the Cardinals, following Sam Bradford (Rams ’10) and Cam Newton (Panthers ’11). Wilson spoke to those of us in the […]
September 5, 2012: Behind Enemy Lines Pete Carroll is entering his third year in Seattle. As the Seahawks head coach, he is 3-1 versus the Cardinals, suffering that lone defeat in last season’s finale, 23-20 in overtime at University of Phoenix Stadium. Carroll spoke to those of us in the local media on a conference […]
When the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals meet in Glendale for their Week 1 matchup, both teams will have their high-priced quarterbacks sitting on the bench watching from the sideline. Anyone who figured that either team would end their quarterback controversy by choosing the player with the higher salary was mistaken. Starters Russel Wilson and […]
When Russell Wilson lines up under center (or in the shotgun) Sunday he will become just the latest in a growing line of QBs to make their NFL debuts in Week 1 against the Cardinals. The line will be three deep come Sunday. It all began in 2010 when Arizona opened up on the road […]
There remains a dark cloud hanging over the NFL as it gets ready to kickoff the 2012 season. The league’s marketing campaign states it’s “Back To Football”. However, fans and players are wondering when it will be “Back To Referees”. Until then, replacement officials will be used beginning Wednesday when the defending Super Bowl champion […]
When Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt named John Skelton as the team’s starting quarterback, more questions arose than answers. Skelton, like his counterpart Kevin Kolb, didn’t exactly set the football world on fire during the preseason. In fact, his numbers left much to be desired. He finished 14-for-25 passing for 131 yards with 1 […]
The Arizona Cardinals’ 25th season in the Valley gets underway Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium with the Seattle Seahawks coming to town. Six weeks ago, most around the league would have expected a quarterback matchup featuring Kevin Kolb for the Cardinals and Matt Flynn for Seattle. But that won’t happen. Despite the fact that […]
While no one knows exactly how the Arizona Cardinals will fare this season, many people have an idea. And hey, if you’re someone who likes to place a wager or two, this may be for you. These odds are courtesy of Bovada. Cardinals Player Performance Props Beanie Wells – Total Rushing Yards in the 2012 […]
When it comes down to it, no one was likely more tired of the Arizona Cardinals quarterback controversy than receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Fitz projected a sense of relief when he sat down with the media following Monday’s practice. “I’m just happy it’s behind us and we don’t have to answer that question every day,” he […]
Underneath a shade tree just outside the Arizona Cardinals locker room is where the starting quarterback, standing on a platform, addresses the media each week. John Skelton took the stage following Monday’s practice. Kevin Kolb, the new backup, held his availablity inside by his locker. “It’s disappointing. That’s obvious,” he said in his first comments […]
Starting Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton said the end of the position battle is a good thing for not only him, but the team as well. “It’s good. Now it’s all ones,” he told media on Monday. “You’re not in there with twos. You’re not trying to check to see who the center is and […]
Former Arizona State University standout receiver Gerell Robinson has signed with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad, the team said Monday. Robinson, an Arizona native and Hamilton High School graduate, spent his preseason with the Denver Broncos, where he caught four passes for 54 yards. In his time at ASU, Robinson played in 47 games, starting […]
