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Arizona Cardinals
Location: Phoenix, Ariz. | Stadium: University of Phoenix Stadium (73,000) | Owner: William V. Bidwill | President: Michael J. Bidwill
Coach: Ken Whisenhunt | League Championships: 2
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Cardinals report: Inside slant
 

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Inside slant · Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes
 

 

The Cardinals secondary improved greatly in the final month of the regular season and was excellent in the playoff run. But coaches and management weren't deceived about the need for more talent at cornerback.

That's why the club signed former Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden to a two-year, $10 million deal. His addition shores up an immediate weakness and could give the club one of the best defensive backfields in the NFC.

The improvement in the secondary last year was mostly due to the maturation of rookie corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and the growth of Antrel Rolle, who moved from corner to free safety.

By the end of the season, Rodgers-Cromartie had become a dynamic playmaker, and he was being matched against the toughest receivers.

Rolle improved greatly as he became more comfortable at free safety. He made more plays on the ball and he missed fewer tackles.

Strong safety Adrian Wilson remains one of the top players in the NFL. He and Rodgers-Cromartie should play at elite levels. McFadden is a solid corner who will compete with Rod Hood for a starting spot.

Hood was the weak link in the starting lineup last year. Several teams picked on him and had success. Hood was usually in position to make a play but too often he didn't do it.

Hood is still a solid veteran and a great influence on young players. McFadden likely will win the starting job and Hood will move into the nickel role.

Coaches also like backup Michael Adams, who is generously listed at 5-8. But Adams is highly competitive and he played well on special teams during the playoffs.

The club also would like to re-sign veteran Ralph Brown. That would give the team five experienced corners, with a rookie or two likely to join the group.

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Since:Sep 13, 2006

January 30, 2010 9:25 am
Kurt Warner should have a momument placed outside Phoenix stadium.  I would hope Weisenhunt finds a plac3e for him on his staff.  Imagine the levelheadedness Kurt could bring as a coach.  You look at other men of faith in coaching - Tony Dungy for example.  They always bring the level of professionalism up anot ...(more)
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February 9, 2010 3:21 pm
There is a collaborative mock draft set to begin within the next couple of days.

there are openings for:
Steelers
Bengals
Chargers
Bronc
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Reputation:92
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Since:Apr 18, 2007

February 3, 2010 3:38 pm
Cardinals fans would you make the following trade with the Vikings if given the chance

Cards get: A. Peterson, rights to B. Favre

Vikings get: L. Fitzgerald, rights to Warner, and a 3rd round pick in 2011, upgraded to 2nd if Favre plays Warner doesn't.
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Since:Aug 17, 2008

January 29, 2010 3:28 pm
This is Matty's time to shine.  Sign Boldin.  Get a veteran Back Up QB.  Draft a QB in a later round.  Draft mostly defense and pick up some defense in Free Agency.  Hopefully, we can continue the Winning ways.

Go Cards! Go Whiz! Go Front Office!
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January 23, 2010 12:59 pm
There's talk that the cards want to trade boldin, possibly to KC this year. Do cards fans think Boldin will or won't get traded this year. I heard KC was willing to give a #2 for boldin.?
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January 17, 2010 8:25 pm

This season really had it's ups and downs, but I'm still proud of this team they way they played the season. This team responded well to a loss by not losing back-to-back games, and they were finally winning games in the east coast which many said they wouldn't do; that will transfer well going into next year. Cardinal ...(more)

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January 29, 2010 2:21 pm
I know most of you out there are rooting for McNabb to replace Warner but I have a much better option: Chad Pennington.

90% of you will laugh at that idea but hear me out. Pennington has a career comp % of over 66% and a passer rating of over 90, he also doesn't throw a tremendous amount of picks either. Compare that t
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February 9, 2010 7:23 pm
With Karlos Dansby becoming a free agent this offseason I'm hoping the Cards can afford to sign him to a new deal.Losing Dansby will hurt our defense next season and replacing him will be hard to do.It may be hard to keep him since he will be demanding quite a bit of money.Do you guys think the ...(more)
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January 30, 2010 3:06 pm
Cards what do you think of this possible trade. You need a QB now and the Chiefs have multipe needs on both sides of the ball. I think it would work out good for both.  I heard you might have a second and third to give up in the trade or possibly  another player. What do cards fans think of this trade do it or not, whats your opini ...(more)
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January 29, 2010 8:41 pm

One of the best QBs in the game. One of the best persons of the game. We'll talk about HOF later. For now - thank you Kurt Warner, sad to see you go because you are special. But please keep in shape, never know what can happen. You made Cardinals football something to lo ...(more)

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January 17, 2010 3:49 am
(POLL) If this year (and esp the playoffs) did anything, it's made it really simple to know the areas the Cards need to address in the off-season via draft or signing.

CORNERBACK: With the exception of DRC, they need to start from scratch. McFadden might be the worst starting CB in football. Michael Adams is probably top 5.
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January 17, 2010 12:07 am
This afternoon's game seemed eerily similar to the game vs. the Jets, last season.  Just like in that game, a couple costly turnovers early in the game made it get out of reach very quickly.  After the Cards let the Saints tie the score 7-7, you almost knew that the ...(more)
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January 29, 2010 5:55 pm

I tip my hat to one of the best to play the game.  Glad to see him go on his own terms.  Will miss watching him play on Sunday's next fall.

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January 16, 2010 7:41 pm
Let's hope the Cardinals beg WARNER to stay!  Then they swear on a stack of bibles that they will only draft offensive linemen and db's!  They also promise they will cut Mcfadden and sign Q.  Then they sign a paper that says they will not, under any circumstances, play anyone in a meaningless game.  Especially an ALL PRO ...(more)
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January 16, 2010 8:30 pm
 It was a pretty good season for Arizona. They had lots of turnovers , while they scored many points. It was great to be in the playoffs, led by Warner.

Of course, their are rumours about Kurt & retirement, but i think he'll stay another year. When Kurt is gone, i don't really like Matt Leinar
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