This isn’t the first time the Arizona Cardinals have been linked to a future Hall of Famer. The last time was in 1993, when the San Francisco 49ers were looking to trade Joe Montana. Always needing a QB and never opposed to adding someone who would sell tickets, the Cardinals did their best to land […]
The Diamondbacks had FanFest Saturday, just as they did one year ago. The event, which signifies the unofficial start to the season, gives fans a chance to see the players for the first time since the previous year. Last time around, the mood was different. Last time around, the Diamondbacks were coming off a couple […]
On October 2, 2011, the Arizona Cardinals lost a game they should have won. Leading 27-17 with just more than five minutes left, they had the New York Giants on the ropes, staring a 2-2 record – as well as legitimacy – in the face. Of course, we all know what happened from there. The […]
The thought came to me about as quickly as the Suns went from Western Conference finalist to lottery team. It’s weird being a Suns fan right now, as I find myself wanting the team to lose while being disgusted at the idea of them re-signing Nash. — Adam Green (@theAdamGreen) January 30, 2012 Two questions […]
The email came Sunday afternoon. “Kurt Warner retired two years ago today (January 29, 2010); and the Cardinals enter their third straight off- season still looking for his replacement,” wrote Craig Grialou, a reporter here at Arizona Sports. Thanks for the reminder, Gri. With Peyton Manning rumors flying around like errant Derek Anderson passes, the […]
Steve Nash is a smart guy. At 37-years-old he is as worldly as any player in the NBA – and maybe sports, in general. And, having listened to the way he answers questions, it would be safe to say he doesn’t just “say things.” No, every word the Suns star gives a reporter is done […]
I couldn’t resist. Browsing the internet Monday I came across a photo of Kyle Williams that was snapped shortly after his fumble in overtime that led to the 49ers losing to the Giants and missing out on a chance at the Super Bowl. Standing on the field, Williams’ hands were on the back of his […]
Sometimes you do have to go through a cycle in this league, and that’s the reality of it. January 18, 2012 could one day be looked at as the date when the Phoenix Suns, as a franchise, saw its fortunes finally turned around. It has nothing to do with the team’s 91-88 win in New […]
Ian Kennedy, Daniel Hudson and Trevor Cahill. Josh Collmenter and Joe Saunders. Trevor Bauer, Tyler Skaggs and Archie Bradley. Eight pitchers for what will be five spots in a rotation. An embarrassment of riches, anyone? The news broke Tuesday that the D-backs are bringing Saunders back for one more season, a move that is as […]
Loyalty. Defined as “the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations,” the topic has come up over the last few days on ArizonaSports.com on a variety of stories. The most recent case involves the Phoenix Suns and their point guard, leader and face of the franchise Steve Nash. In an interview […]
A guest on Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf Tuesday, Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he will use the next few weeks to make some key decisions. “I’m sure there will be some things around here that I need to clean up,” Whiz said. Whisenhunt could have been discussing a variety of things, as […]
Dear Brock, You may not remember me, but a few months back you were a guest on one of our shows here at Arizona Sports 620. I was taking pictures, and the fact that I am Arizona alum was brought up during the interview. You proceeded to apologize for beating my alma mater in the […]
And just like that, the 2011 Arizona Cardinals season has come to a close. There is nothing left after a 17-week season, as the team did not win the NFC West nor earn one of the NFC’s two wildcard spots. No, there is only finality, the end of a campaign that was, in a word, […]
Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt was asked about receiver Larry Fitzgerald and his ability to play at a Pro Bowl level regardless of who is throwing him the ball. “He’s a special player and I think that when you see the competition at that position this year, the production that some of these other offenses have […]
Tipoff 2011 is upon us, and as of now there isn’t much optimism surrounding the Phoenix Suns. Just 40-42 last season, the team, with an eye towards 2012’s free agent class, did not make any significant changes in the offseason. Instead they are hoping for improved health of Steve Nash and Robin Lopez to combine […]
Can you see it? Over in Glendale (and, most of the time Tempe), the Arizona Cardinals are growing. The seeds were planted in the offseason, when the team hired Ray Horton to run the defense and decided to enter the season with promising youth rather than established veterans at many key positions. A 1-6 start […]
Have a question about the game you want answered? How about a thought of your own? Email Adam at agreen@arizonasports.com or tweet him at @theAdamGreen. — 10:56 left in Skelton time Feely boots a field goal from 22-yards out, Cardinals win. Playoff hopes live to see another day, and the Cards reach the .500 mark […]
The assembled media was in the press conference room, waiting for Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt but watching the end of the Broncos game against the Bears. Tim Tebow, of course, was in the process of leading his team to its sixth win in a row and seventh in the last eight games. Impressive turnaround, sure, […]
End of game I still can’t really believe it, team started 1-6 and has since won five of six. In the playoff race? Yeah, they are. Playing well? Yeah, they are. Any closer to knowing what they have at the QB spot? Nope. 1:30 left in fourth quarter The Cardinals running the best play in […]
At 5-7, the Arizona Cardinals find themselves just two games out of an NFC Wild Card spot. Let that sink in for a moment, you know, the fact that the playoffs are not out of the realm of possibility for a team that started the season losing six of its first seven games. And with […]
Game over Kolb hits Stephens-Howling, who races 52 yards for the score. Kolb was rather excellent in the second half and the Cardinals improve to 5-7. 12:37 left in overtime Cards get bailed out by a pass interference on a play that would have set up a 3d and 19, and Kolb is taking advantage. […]
This was the game I always circled on the schedule. The Dallas Cowboys are coming to down, and they will bring a legion of Silver and Blue clad fans with them. My family had season tickets for the Cardinals throughout my childhood, so let me preface this all by saying I saw a lot of […]
The Phoenix Suns had it all planned out. The contracts of Steve Nash, Mickael Pietrus and Vince Carter would all be off the books, with their respective departures leaving the team with roughly $29 million in contracts on the books. With players like Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Boris Diaw and Dwight Howard set to hit […]
My twitter feed was filled with posts about how the NBA lockout had come to an end. Upon reading the news, my reaction was simple and, maybe, a little unexpected. I yawned. Sure, it would take something incredible to elicit a different response, since the lights were off and I was about to hit the […]
