Dan Bickley
Cardinals’ recent stretch setting off 5-alarm fire across Arizona
The playoffs are still a near certainty. But the Cardinals are a team in crisis. They deserve your contempt.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
DeAndre Hopkins’ injury opens door for Larry Fitzgerald’s return to Cardinals
The decks have been cleared. Larry Fitzgerald’s return can be the Cardinals' idea. He can be the returning hero coming home to save the season.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Home no longer a safe haven after Cardinals’ MNF loss to Rams
The Cardinals lost a big game on Monday Night Football, falling 30-23 to the rival Rams at home. They lost an even bigger opportunity.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals have chance to save fans from Brady v. Belichick fatigue
It is up to the Arizona Cardinals to keep the Brady vs. Belichick debate on barstools and out of the upcoming Super Bowl.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals answer the call, ditch ‘pretty boy’ brand with win in Chicago
A rugged 33-22 victory over the Bears did more than keep Arizona atop the NFC standings, setting the tone for next week's divisional showdown.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Madcap world of college football head coaches’ salaries have gone wild
Every so often, a sordid story returns to college campuses, threatening the sanctity of all that is good and pure: Salaries Gone Wild.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Why both Kingsbury, Edwards will remain the Valley’s football coaches
Once in the firing line, both Kliff Kingsbury and Herm Edwards will keep their head coaching jobs in Arizona after this season.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns racing to break title droughts
The Cardinals are the best team in the NFL. The Suns have won 13 consecutive regular season games. Who gets to a championship first?2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Colt McCoy’s play making Kyler Murray’s injury issues irrelevant for Cardinals
Well done, Colt McCoy. And with all due respect, we hope we’ve seen the last of you on a football field in 2021.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Chris Paul’s leadership keeping outside noise away from the Suns
While an NBA investigation looms over the Phoenix Suns, point guard Chris Paul has taken his play and leadership to another level.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals’ lethargic loss to Panthers hopefully just a blip
The Cardinals' loss to the Panthers had a few concerning trends inside of it that hopefully won't carry over to the rest of the year.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
NFL needs to retire new point of emphasis on taunting immediately
The NFL needs to retire this “point of emphasis” on taunting immediately, before a franchise and a fan base pay a heavy price.2 years ago
Dan Bickley
Arizona Cardinals seizing respect with each adversity-riddled win
Respect never comes easy for the Cardinals. But our NFL franchise just made a powerful statement with their weakest roster of the season.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
With the trade deadline looming, NFC West arms race heats up
Will Cardinals GM Steve Keim make additional moves before Tuesday’s deadline? Or does their body of work scream for patience?3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals’ next test is rebounding from nauseating defeat to Packers
Now comes the real test for Arizona: shrugging off a nauseating defeat and the adversity that comes with losing a showdown on national TV.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Resilient Cardinals get by Texans, set up Thursday showdown vs. Packers
The hardest games to win look the easiest. The most dangerous opponents are the bad teams still playing hard. The Cardinals escaped both.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Suns’ season starts off uneasy, just like Deandre Ayton’s contract situation
Welcome to a new year in Phoenix, when Deandre Ayton’s contract status is part of every narrative, one that’s not going away anytime soon.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Zach Ertz trade is proof the Cardinals are all in for 2021
Zach Ertz has pedigree. He has a Super Bowl ring. His presence is a declaration. He is proof the Cardinals are all in to win in 2021.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals earn forgettable win over 49ers to stay atop NFC West
Victories last forever. Even when they’re instantly forgettable. The Cardinals played one of those games on Sunday.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Kingsbury’s turnaround with Cardinals starting to silence some doubters
Six weeks ago, Kliff Kingsbury’s seat was the hottest in professional football. Now he is among the early favorites to win Coach of the Year.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Sarver’s past makes stalled Deandre Ayton contract talks alarming
The Suns are playing a dangerous game. They are perilously close to contaminating elite team chemistry. They might kill the vibe entirely.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals leave Los Angeles with something bigger than a win
Dan Bickley says the Arizona Cardinals left Los Angeles with a big ‘L’ on Sunday: legitimacy.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals win over unbeaten Rams could lead to next big NFC West rivalry
Sunday could mark a fundamental shift in Valley fandom, the moment when the Rams replace the Seahawks as our most heated divisional rivalry.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Deandre Ayton’s postseason play demands a max contract
When light bulbs went on and the game finally slowed down, Deandre Ayton made more than big strides. He made history.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals survive Jaguars amid biggest test of adversity in 2021
Fortunately for Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals, Sunday’s game in Florida did not become a distant cousin of Super Bowl XLIII.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
As Torey Lovullo survives thankless year, D-backs must change methods
It’s proof that the 2021 debacle falls mostly on GM Mike Hazen’s shoulders for some of his over-the-top efforts to reinvent the wheel.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
ASU fans back to familiar refrain after BYU game: ‘If not now, when?’
Dan Bickley evaluates the current state of Arizona State football after its loss to BYU and fall from the top-25.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Cardinals catch a break, protect home turf behind Kyler Murray
In the NFL, there is a fine line between victory and vilification. The Cardinals ended up on the right side of the ledger on Sunday.3 years ago
Dan Bickley
Will Red Sea reignite as fans sell out Cardinals’ home opener?
State Farm Stadium was eerily quiet in 2020, when a pandemic interrupted a streak of 144 consecutive sellouts. A new era begins Sunday.3 years ago
