After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for April 27, 2011: Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3 The Good: The Diamondbacks seemed to have embraced a never-say-die attitude as the game went on, coming back on the Cubs in the […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for April 29, 2011: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2 The Good: Justin Upton homered and starter Armando Galraraga went seven strong innings, allowing just six hits and three runs. The Diamondbacks, not […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals’ biggest needs were quarterback and linebacker heading into the draft. So, it came as a shock when they selected running back Ryan Williams with their second round pick and tight end Rob Housler with their third round pick. “We didn’t want to allow our needs to overshadow the opportunity to […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals selected tight end Rob Housler with their third round pick at number 69. The 6-5, 247-pound Housler is a speedy tight end that played college ball at Florida Atlantic. “My strengths are being able to get open and stretch a defense being a mismatch anywhere on the field,” said Housler. […]
Once the surprise of the Ryan Williams pick dissipated the conversation turned towards how he fits with the team. While Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambo and Ash said Williams could be good for the Cardinals, they agreed that his arrival may not be good for the other running backs on the roster. “I think it says […]
The Cardinals selecting running back Ryan Williams with their second round pick was a surprise to pretty much everyone. It was believed Arizona would look to grab a defender, and there were a few highly-regarded lineman and linebackers available. That said, surprise gave way to analysis, and the general consensus is things are looking up […]
The Arizona Cardinals surprised fans and the NFL by selecting running back Ryan Williams from Virginia Tech with their second-round pick. It should serve as a notice to the two running backs, Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower, on their roster. One of them is likely on their way out. NFL.com describes Williams as a high […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals have selected running back Ryan Williams with their second round pick at number 38. “This is the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do in my whole life and I have an opportunity to do it,” said Williams. He left college after an injury marred sophomore season at Virginia Tech. […]
Cardinals first round draft pick Patrick Peterson said he wants to be the best at what he does every day in the NFL. Peterson joined Sports 620 KTAR’s Sports Interactive Friday after he was selected fifth overall by the Cardinals Thursday night and talked about his dream of reaching the NFL finally coming true. “The […]
Anyone who thinks the Arizona Cardinals, or any other team for that matter, already has a deal in place for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb can put those thoughts to bed. With the NFL lockout on again and off again more than a high school relationship, no trades have been able to be completed and, […]
With the selection of Patrick Peterson, the Cardinals immediately improved their defense with potentially the best player on the board. However, many pundits are scratching their heads with how a cornerback will improve the most important position and biggest question mark for the Cardinals in 2010, quarterback. ESPN radio host Colin Cowherd didn’t have those […]
Despite an obvious need at the position, the Arizona Cardinals did not draft a quarterback with their first-round pick. They might not even draft one with their second or third round picks, either. But does that worry Coach Ken Whisenhunt? Not at all. “It really goes all back to preparation,” Whisenhunt said as a guest […]
Usually it’s a coach that teaches players something about the game. For Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt it was a player that isn’t even on his roster that may have taught him the most valuable lesson of all. In 2007 Whisenhunt and the Cards were faced with a dilemma, either draft for need or […]
According to many pundits, the Arizona Cardinals got arguably the best player available when they selected Patrick Peterson number five overall. At the very least Peterson is regarded as a “sure thing” prospect, someone who will not be a bust and a waste of a high selection. Hell, just take a look at the very […]
There are more Arizona Cardinal quarterback rumors flying around right now than Mel Kiper Jr. hair jokes on Twitter. On Thursday reports had Marc Bulger being a lock to line up under center for the Cards come this fall (or whenever the season actually begins). If they have an ‘understanding’ someone should inform the rest […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for April 27, 2011: Diamondbacks 11, Cubs 2 The Good: The Diamondbacks’ offense was apparently unstoppable. Cubs’ starting pitcher Ryan Dempster did not make it through the first inning as the […]
Patrick Peterson, the highly touted cornerback from LSU, is coming to the desert. Arizona Cardinals fans got exactly who they wanted. At least that’s what the fans at the place I was at said. Small sampling? Sure. But it was unanimous. Walking around the headquarters of Sports 620 KTAR’s 2011 NFL Draft Extravaganza Thursday evening […]
The Cardinals selected LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson Thursday with their first round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the fifth overall selection. Peterson had four interceptions and two kick returns for touchdowns in the 2010 season along with 42 tackles. The cornerback had seven interceptions and 135 total tackles in his three year career at […]
While the Arizona Cardinals are prepping for the NFL Draft and working towards making it back to the Super Bowl, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee has been told by the NFL a Super Bowl may be returning soon. The committee was made aware of being a finalist on Thursday. The choice for the 2015 […]
There have been many names attached to the Arizona Cardinals and their number five pick over the past four months. On the day of the draft, ESPN Scouts Inc.’s Todd McShay drops in a name at the number five slot that we haven’t heard about during those four months. In McShay’s latest — and likely […]
As we get ever closer to the NFL draft speculation is running ramped. Will the Arizona Cardinals find their ‘quarterback of the future’? Will they address their need at linebacker or will they completely shock the league and take a wide receiver? While we won’t know the answers to those questions until draft day, we […]
The Cardinals may need a quarterback, but neither Merril Hoge nor John Clayton feel the Arizona Cardinals will find one in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Guests on Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf Thursday, the ESPN analysts agreed on the idea that the Cardinals should look in a different direction with […]
Rumors about Marc Bulger coming to Arizona are nothing new. That there may already be a deal in place between the two parties? That’s something different. Len Pasquarelli of CBSSports says that may be the case. A lot of people in the league feel the Cardinals already have an understanding with pending free agent quarterback […]
Did you see the recent study that says the number of 100-year-olds has roughly doubled in the past 20 years? Turns out, the research shows that centenarians often share similar traits, including: a positive but realistic attitude, a love of life, a sense of humor, plus spirituality and the ability to accept the inevitable losses […]
The race for the Super Bowl begins with the NFL Draft on April 28, when rookies are selected to rejuvenate the rosters of their respective NFL franchises for the coming year. The Cardinals hold the fifth overall pick this year, looking to improve from a 5-11 record last season and build for the future. Here […]
Every NFL team has its share of hits and misses when it comes to the NFL Draft, and the Arizona Cardinals are no exception. We put together a list of some of the best and worst picks in the team’s history while in the Valley for your reading pleasure…or disdain. The Best Larry Fitzgerald: Drafted […]
One of the most annoying things in the world to deal with is a receiving a bill you aren’t prepared to pay. The City of Glendale knows that feeling all too well. There bill just happens to be significantly more than you’ll ever be able to put on a credit card. According to the Arizona […]
The Diamondbacks dropped their last game in a three game series against the Phillies 8-4 Wednesday after lefty Joe Saunders struggled on the mound. Saunders gave up six earned runs and two home runs in just over five innings pitched with eight strikeouts. He has pitched less than seven innings in his first five starts, […]
The selection of Cam Newton early in the draft Thursday could effect the Cardinals greatly, even if he ends up in a Panthers uniform. With the combination of labor uncertainty and the Panthers holding their plans for the first overall pick so closely, this is one of the murkiest drafts to project in the history […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for April 27, 2011: Phillies 8, Diamondbacks 4 The Philadelphia Phillies were able to avoid being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks by posting a 8-4 win on Wednesday. D-backs’ starter Joe […]
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