Peyton Manning may be in Nashville visiting the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, but that does not mean the Cardinals are losing confidence in their ability to land the free agent QB. According to NFL Network reporter Michelle Beisner, confidence is still high in the Valley of the Sun. Things are quiet here at The Cards facility. […]
It’s been a full week since Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and Peyton Manning held their emotional press conference announcing that the future Hall of Famer was done in Indy. Since then, Manning has embarked on a whirlwind tour of visits that’s taken him from Miami to Denver to Phoenix to Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham, where […]
The Cardinals want Peyton Manning. Having brought the former Colt in for a visit, it’s obvious the team is looking to upgrade the QB position, not being totally content with Kevin Kolb and John Skelton. However, Manning is receiving plenty of interest from other teams, including the Denver Broncos and Tennesee Titans. And, while the […]
If there’s one thing we know about the Arizona Cardinals, it’s that they need help on the offensive line. So, in what seems like an annual rite of spring, the team is bringing some linemen in for free agent visits, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com Cards will host three Off linemen for visits today: […]
Free agent defensive back Richard Marshall was a tremendously valuable part of Ray Horton’s revamped defense last season. In fact, Horton anointed Marshall his defensive MVP. So it’s not surprising that Marshall is already garnering interest on the free agent market. On my way two Miami for a visit with the dolphins well see — […]
The Arizona Cardinals have been linked to numerous free agents — even some that aren’t named Peyton Manning It’s no secret the Cardinals intend to strengthen their receiving corps so, reports suggesting the team’s interest in free agent wideouts Chaz Schilens and Laurent Robinson come as no surprise. The Cardinals, who also have a need […]
The Arizona Cardinals would like to bolster their WR group, and are reportedly turning their attention to former Oakland Raider Chaz Schilens. WR Chaz Schilens being pursued by AZ and NYJ. Will visit the Cards. AZ also got in on WR Laurent Robinson #freeage ncy — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 13, 2012 Schilens, 26, […]
If there’s one position the Cardinals really don’t need help at, it’s running back. With Beanie Wells coming off his first career thousand- yard season, 2011 second round pick Ryan Williams returning to health, and playmaker LaRod Stephens-Howling on the roster, the team would seem to be set in the backfield. So why then would […]
The Arizona Cardinals have parted ways with Levi Brown. A left tackle, Brown played in all 16 games last season, and while he had his fare share of struggles with the team, he did play well over the second half of the season. Brown’s release does not mean his time with the Cardinals has officially […]
The Arizona Cardinals have been searching for a receiver to play opposite Larry Fitzgerald since trading Anquan Boldin to Baltimore before the 2010 season. Steve Breaston, Early Doucet and Andre Roberts have all seen time at the spot, but with Breaston in Kansas City, Doucet currently a free agent and Roberts still unproven, the team […]
Peyton Manning has spent much of the last week visiting with teams, talking football with coaches and trying to figure out where he’d be a good fit. One thing that had not been brought up was a contract, though that may have changed. According to the Denver Post, several teams in the “Manning Sweepstakes” have […]
The Arizona Cardinals might sign Peyton Manning in the next week, giving the team the elite starting QB it has lacked since Kurt Warner retired three years ago. Or, of course, they might not sign Manning, leaving them with the same signal callers they finished last season with. And while the Cards would undoubtedly talk […]
The field of contenders for the services of Peyton Manning doubled Monday when news trickled out that the free agent quarterback had met with the Miami Dolphins and will talk with the Tennessee Titans. But one NFL insider doesn’t think much has changed on the Manning front despite the presence of two new suitors. “I […]
Peyton Manning continued his search for a new employer Monday night in the city where the veteran quarterback spent the previous 14 years of his heralded NFL career.
It’s always frustrating when you attempt to make plans with an acquaintance via text message and they don’t respond. Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner learned that lesson over the weekend. Texted Peyton to see if he wanted to play while in town… A little AZ hospitality, but never heard back… Must have been busy??? […]
A day after Peyton Manning spent 6½ hours with Arizona Cardinals coaches, players and executives, it appears there are only two options the free agent quarterback is considering: the Cardinals and the Denver Broncos. Manning had spent over 6 hours with members of the Broncos’ staff Friday, including executive vice president of football operations John […]
While it seemed just a few short hours ago that the Arizona Cardinals were the front-runners to sign Peyton Manning, a report from Denver broadcaster Vic Lombardi has thrown the entire situation into a spiral. “Just heard from my peoples. Broncos now 95% confident he’ll sign with Denver. Their number, not mine,” [Lombardi tweeted.] Lombardi […]
Peyton Manning spent 6.5 hours at Cardinals headquarters in Tempe on Sunday. As he left, fans shouted, “Go Peyton! We need you! Sign it! Come to Arizona! You’ve got to love the weather!” Manning arrived just after 9:00 a.m. along with head coach Ken Whisenhunt. Team president Michael Bidwill followed about 90 minutes later. Larry […]
Yet another page in the Peyton Manning saga, but this one will likely have Arizona Cardinals fans excited. In the midst of Manning’s meetings with the franchise, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 620 tweeted that things were looking up at the Tempe facility. Just got off phone so in nutshell I’m hearing that unless bidwill […]
TEMPE – There was certainly a lot of buzz about Peyton Manning at the Arizona Cardinals’ training facility Saturday. But there was no Peyton Manning. Manning, the free agent quarterback cut earlier this week by the Indianapolis Colts, visited the Denver Broncos for approximately six hours on Friday and reportedly spent the night in the […]
Two-time former NFL MVP Kurt Warner knows he could be a factor in luring coveted free agent quarterback Peyton Manning to Arizona. “I have not heard from Peyton [Manning] yet,” Warner told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf Friday. “We have not had a chance to talk since he’s been released. I don’t know if […]
Former NFL defensive tackle and co-host of ESPN’s Mike and Mike in the Morning on Arizona Sports 620, Mike Golic has an adoration for the state of Arizona. But all personal opinions aside, Golic believes the Cardinals possess the one weapon that should make them clear-cut favorites to land Peyton Manning. “I think the one […]
A number of Peyton Manning’s rumored-to-be finalists are marketing highway signage in an effort to get the attention of the highly sought after free agent quarterback. In Arizona, R&S mattress company made its pitch for Manning to join the Cardinals earlier this week, with billboards popping up near 40th Avenue and Interstate 10 in Phoenix. […]
The Arizona Cardinals announced Friday the team has tendered one-year qualifying contract offers to restricted free agents Rashad Johnson, LaRod Stephens-Howling and Greg Toler. The three are allowed to consult with other teams until April 20, but the Cardinals have the right to match any offer or receive a draft selection as compensation. Stephens-Howling obtained […]
Could Peyton Manning be deciding between his final three suitors? ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed a Denver Post report, former four-time MVP quarterback will be making the rounds to meet with potential future employers, starting with John Elway and the Denver Broncos Friday night. The long-time heralded leader of the Indianapolis Colts’ offense has Arizona at […]
Jim Sorgi knows Peyton Manning very well. The former NFL quarterback spent six seasons (2004 to 2009) as Manning’s understudy with the Indianapolis Colts. Sorgi spoke with ESPN Radio’s Colin Cowherd Friday on Arizona Sports 620 and shared his opinion on where his former signal-calling mentor would fit in best. “Where I think he should […]
ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, who broke the news about Peyton Manning’s release a day before his press conference with the Indianapolis Colts, said that the Cardinals are a top five candidate to land Manning’s services. “I would be shocked if he and Ken (Whisenhunt) have not have had a phone conversation at least in the […]
The Peyton Manning saga may have a definitive conclusion sooner rather than later. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Manning camp is hoping to make a decision on where the four-time MVP will call home within the next week. While it’s believed Manning would prefer to stay in the AFC, he is open to switching […]
Bloggerment: Arizona Sports 620 bloggers Rod Lakin and Jarrett Carlen argue the Colts decision to part ways with Peyton Manning. Question: If Peyton Manning is going to be able to play football this season, why would the Indianapolis Colts release him? Rod Lakin: This is the most important yet least discussed aspect of the Colts’ […]
Strike one on the Arizona Cardinals. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted the latest on the Peyton Manning sweepstakes Thursday morning, and it wasn’t necessarily good news for Cardinal fans. Peyton Manning prefers to stay in the AFC but is open to playing in the NFC. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2012 Schefter’s tweet […]
