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Kevin Kolb sits atop initial Cardinals depth chart

For what it’s worth, Kevin Kolb will be the Arizona Cardinals’ starting QB Sunday in the Hall of Fame Game. The Cardinals released their first depth chart of the preseason Monday, and Kolb is listed first, with challenger John Skelton his backup. Chances are the order is insignificant for now, as Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt […]
12 years ago
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Receiver depth standing out for Cardinals

The Cardinals entered their 2012 training camp with 12 wide receivers, and based on last year’s depth chart that number will shrink down to seven when cuts must be made for the 53-man roster. While proven players Larry Fitzgerald, Early Doucet and Andre Roberts are expected to remain on the team and first-round pick Michael […]
12 years ago
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QB battles are won in games, not practice

QB battles/controversies/competitions aren’t like this one. Kolb versus Skelton isn’t a normal quarterback battle. Listen to the comments of Coach Whisenhunt. Media: When would you like to see this battle resolved? CKW: Two years ago. Thursday, Coach Whisenhunt opened his press conference without needing any questions from the media: “There’s been no decision on who […]
12 years ago
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Whisenhunt is looking for improvement this week

The Arizona Cardinals are only one week into training camp in Flagstaff, so you’d think they would get a little slack from head coach Ken Whisenhunt. That’s clearly not the case. “Saturday was a little bit of an eye opener because you feel like you’re further along,” the coach said about the defense-dominated scrimmage. “The […]
12 years ago
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Coach Whisenhunt expects Beanie Wells back soon

Beanie Wells was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the beginning of training camp, a move that has led many to worry about the running back’s status coming into the season. And why shouldn’t they? Wells, who ran for a career-best 1,047 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, had knee surgery in […]
12 years ago
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Cardinals TE Rob Housler more comfortable entering year two

Flagstaff, Ariz. — Last week camp started in Flagstaff for the Arizona Cardinals, and it was the second year for a lot of those players, including Rob Housler. He says the game has slowed down for him quite a bit since his rookie season. “It’s one of those things where you don’t have to think […]
12 years ago
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Cards coach: QB competition all about who will win

Anyone who watched the Arizona Cardinals’ annual Red and White scrimmage Saturday and says either John Skelton or Kevin Kolb played well would be lying to you. While each signal caller made some nice throws, neither was consistent and each had moments that made you simply shake your head. However, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt told […]
12 years ago
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Ryan Williams shines, gives glimpses of what could be

Flagstaff, Ariz. — It seems as though with every carry Ryan Williams gets, the closer and closer he looks to being the player the Cardinals were so excited about this time one year ago. Williams, who missed all of last season after rupturing the patellar tendon in his right knee, has found a way to […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Defense dominates Cardinals scrimmage

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A record 14,500 fans made their way to Flagstaff to soak in the Arizona Cardinals annual Red and White Practice, presumably to see for themselves if Kevin Kolb or John Skelton had the upper hand in the well-publicized starting quarterback competition. Instead, those fans got to see a lot of defense and […]
12 years ago
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Cardinals defense ahead of the offense early in camp

Flagstaff, Ariz. – Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell said this is the time in training camp where the defense will be ahead of the offense. It sure seemed that way at the team’s annual Red and White scrimmage, where an estimated 14,500 fans saw the offense muster just one touchdown drive out of 15 different […]
12 years ago
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Lineman: “No excuses, we must do better”

With all the attention in training camp going towards the quarterback battle, a few questions remain about other aspects of the Cardinals’ offense. More specifically, the offensive line and its inability to protect the quarterback. The Cardinals allowed the second-most sacks of any team last year, finishing with a grand total of 54. The sacks […]
12 years ago
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Cards lineman: Whoever starts, we benefit

It’s the third day of Cardinals training camp in Flagstaff, and the birds are one step closer to deciding who will top the team’s depth chart at quarterback. Unfortunately, nobody is really sure whether Kevin Kolb or John Skelton has the inside track towards landing the starting gig. Offensive lineman Daryn Colledge joined Arizona Sports […]
12 years ago
Craig Grialou

Whisenhunt details Red & White practice

July 27, 2012: Lunchtime with Whiz FLAGSTAFF — Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt meets the media daily at lunchtime: He was pleased with yesterday’s first practice in pads saying it was “probably a little better than I expected.” He also said he’s considering holding running back Ryan Williams out of this afternoon’s practice as a […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

Copious Thoughts from the Dark Corners of Cards Camp: Ray Horton

Ray Horton is a thinker, a guy that doesn’t like the confines of conventionality. When others say you can’t play that scheme, the Cardinals defensive-coordinator says, “Why not?” When they respond, “Because…nobody does that,” Horton smiles. Being different and trying new things on the defensive side of the ball in the National Football League is […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Dockett, Snyder former rivals on same side

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It’s got to be a little strange when a rival with whom you’ve butted heads for seven years is suddenly wearing the same uniform you are. When the Arizona Cardinals signed free agent guard Adam Snyder, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, that’s exactly what defensive end Darnell Dockett had to be […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

Cards’ Nick Eason thinking of his Mom as he focuses on football

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — For Nick Eason there was never any question whether or not he’d report to training camp on time. A veteran of nine NFL seasons — including last season with the Cardinals — he has a job to do. No one, however, would have given it a second thought if he had arrived […]
12 years ago
Craig Grialou

Cards’ David Carter thought he no longer was a rookie

July 26, 2012: Carter explains the ‘Dockett rule’ FLAGSTAFF — There are specific rookie duties in training camp. David Carter, the Cardinals sixth-round draft pick in 2011, performed those duties without hesitation a year ago. Coming into camp this year, he thought he was done. He is not. “This is what they say—I’m not a […]
12 years ago
Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals sign G Russ Hochstein

The Arizona Cardinals have signed guard Russ Hochstein, according to a team press release. Terms of his contract were not announced, per club policy, but reports say it is for one-year. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound veteran is entering his 12th season in the NFL after previous stints in Denver, New England and Tampa Bay. He spent […]
12 years ago
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ESPN NFL insider: ‘Why hasn’t Kevin Kolb won starting job?’

The Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback battle may be garnering a lot of attention here in the Valley, but nationwide, there’s a general lack of understanding as to why Kevin Kolb hasn’t locked down the starting job yet. ESPN NFL insider John Clayton told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf Show Thursday that at this point in […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Colin Parker adjusting from ASU to NFL

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It was almost hard to recognize Colin Parker on the football field during his first couple practices of his rookie training camp. The former Arizona State Sun Devil wasn’t wearing his usual maroon and gold uniform #21 — instead it has been replaced by a red Arizona Cardinals jersey sporting #97. And […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

New Cardinal Snyder knows offensive line can improve

Adam Snyder was not a member of the Arizona Cardinals last season, so whatever issues they may have had along the offensive line had nothing to do with him. However, the team’s new right guard is supposed to be part of the solution, and that’s exactly what he’s planning on doing. “I just think we’re […]
12 years ago
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Cards’ LB Washington has high expectations for defense

Entering his third year with the Arizona Cardinals, inside linebacker Daryl Washington has set high expectations for himself and his defensive corps this coming season. “The number one goal is to make it to the Pro Bowl,” Washington told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf Show Thursday. “Obviously, win a whole bunch of games. I […]
12 years ago
Craig Grialou

Cards head coach faces a good problem

July 26, 2012: Lunchtime with Whiz FLAGSTAFF — Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt meets the media daily at lunchtime: “Well, no decison on the quarterback yet.” And that’s how Whisenhunt opened his Thursday afternoon press conference. The Cardinals will practice in full pads for the first time this afternoon. “I’m expecting it to be potentially […]
12 years ago
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Feely: Players not worried about who wins starting QB job

Jay Feely is not worried about who will be the Cardinals’ starting quarterback Week 1 against Seattle. The kicker, as a guest on Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo Thursday, said both Kevin Kolb and John Skelton are competing for the job, and whoever is best will play. “Both of them have different positive strengths […]
12 years ago
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Larry Fitzgerald no stranger to quarterback competitions

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A training camp without a quarterback battle would seem unusual for Larry Fitzgerald. The veteran wide receiver is entering his ninth season in the NFL, and not many have begun without a question at the quarterback position. “Yeah, I’ve been through a couple,” he said. “It always makes for fun.” There was […]
12 years ago
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Copious Thoughts from the Dark Corners of Cards Camp: Daryl Washington

Daryl Washington is going to be a huge part of what the Cardinals do defensively; in fact, he might be the catalyst for Ray Horton’s defense. D-Wash is so versatile opposing offenses might have a hard time finding him in 2012. At 238-pounds, Washington is slight for an inside linebacker but perfect for the fire-zone […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Levi Brown comments on Penn State scandal

Needless to say, the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal has affected thousands of people. First and foremost, the victims and their families. But the entire Penn State community — fans, current players, alumni and former players — are also dealing with the harsh penalty that was handed down by NCAA president Mark Emmert […]
12 years ago
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We should want Kevin Kolb to win Cardinals QB job

For the 17 or so people who are avid readers of my column, you’ll know I was not a fan of the Cardinals acquiring Kevin Kolb last summer. Kolb had never proven himself to be anything more than a backup, and I felt the team was set to give up way too much in terms […]
12 years ago
Craig Grialou

A new leader in the QB competition

July 25, 2012: John Skelton now in front FLAGSTAFF — After day one, it was Kevin Kolb. After day two, it’s John Skelton. Skelton has overtaken Kolb in this early quarterback competition, of granting media interviews. Skelton spoke twice Wednesday: first following the run test in the morning and then again following the end of […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Ryan Williams well on the road to recovery

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Ryan Williams doesn’t look like a running back who was lying on the turf at Lambeau Field after suffering a season-ending knee injury against the Green Bay Packers just 341 days ago. When training camp opened in Flagstaff for the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, Williams simply looked like the back the team drafted […]
12 years ago