Next up for Cardinals: Extending Larry Fitzgerald’s contract

Aug 1, 2011, 3:21 PM | Updated: 4:25 pm

The Arizona Cardinals got their quarterback.

They got their offensive line, secondary and linebackers figured out, too.

Next up? Larry Fitzgerald.

Cardinals GM Rod Graves says his focus will now turn to extending Fitz’s contract. Will try to talk to agent Eugene Parker today.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet Reply

Graves is confident that if Fitz is sincere about staying in AZ, a deal will be reached b4 the start of the season.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet Reply

Graves said Fitz will be highest paid player in team history. One of the highest paid in the game.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet Reply

With the way Somers puts it, a deal seems all but done.

After all, Fitzgerald has expressed a desire to stay in Arizona, and the team has shown their commitment to winning over the last week. That should help alleviate any concerns the Pro Bowler may have had about sticking around, and as long as the Cardinals are willing to pony up the cash then all should be good.

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