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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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November 22, 2009 8:08 pm

I thought everything was going well till the second half when our secondary started falling apart. Micheal Adams needs to step up his game, Cards might want to consider Greg Toler, someone who's fast enough to keep up with these WRs. Whisenhunt took out most of his starters on the defensive side, he was us ...(more)

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November 18, 2009 3:35 pm
Beanie Wells is a great RB. I wanted to target him as soon as he declared for the draft , proposing that He is the only player at a position of need for the Cardinals that would be worth Anquan Boldi ...(more)
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November 15, 2009 8:23 pm
Boy I was worried in how the Cardinals played badly in the first half to the Seahawks today but the Cards really come up big on both sides of the ball in the second half and come out with a 31-20 win here at the desert. Now the Cards are 6-3 and have a 2 games lead over the ...(more)
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November 9, 2009 1:31 pm

Finally, a game with an effective running attack! 

 

I think it’s time to rest some of those 3 and 4 WR sets.  When the Cardinals were in a standard formation, with a fullback and tight end, they ran the ball at will.  ...(more)

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November 22, 2009 7:41 pm
Even with Cardinals QB Kurt Warner sidelined for all of the second half of the game after getting hurt for the Cards they still won the game against the Rams today on the road in St. Louis 21-13. Well at least the ca ...(more)
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November 22, 2009 8:19 pm
Cardinals fans, Congrats on your 21-13 win over the Rams. Was a very good game. Good luck next week when you play the Titans. Should be another good game. Have a great Thanksgiving!
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November 12, 2009 9:08 pm

After the Arizona Cardinals 41-21 clubbing of the Chicago Bears, people should have been talking about their 4-0 road record and Kurt Warner’s brilliant 5 touchdown performance. However, after Anquan Bo ...(more)

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November 9, 2009 6:38 pm
It had all the makings of another "The Bears are who we thought they were" collaps in the works.  A huge 34-7 halftime lead.  All the momentum for the Cards, then bam.  A quick score by the Bears.  An untimely INT by Leinart followed by another Bears score.  When the ...(more)
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November 8, 2009 7:11 pm
I'm feeling fatally pessimistic right now, so figure I'll leave this here.  As I speak the 49ers defense has been shredded by the lowly Titans, and Al ...(more)
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November 2, 2009 11:12 am
First, congratulations to the Panthers. They took it to us and won handly doing it. They controlled every aspect of the game including a strong run against our defense...who never had an answer for them all day long.
Now, a few questions.
1- Why play a crippled Boldin if he can not get through a rout properly and we take a chance
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November 15, 2009 7:52 pm
Cardinals fans, Congrats on your 31-20 victory today over the Seahawks . It was truly a great game. Good luck next week when you take on the Rams. That should be another very good game.

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November 1, 2009 8:32 pm
Cardinals simply looked like crap out there... all the momentum they built up from that Giants game is pretty much gone now. DeAngelo Williams had his way with the defense, and the offense couldn't get a decent driv ...(more)
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November 8, 2009 4:14 pm
Well how about does Cardinals winning at the road for the fourth straight time today over the Bears 41-21. The Cards played great on both sides of the ball and now have a 5-3 record now. Lot's hope the the 49ers lose today and ...(more)
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November 11, 2009 7:55 pm
Any chance the Cards pick up Larry Johnson? He could really be a great addition to this offense, adding depth with the potential of carrying the big load for Arizona.
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November 8, 2009 4:44 pm
Cardinals fans, Congrats on your victory today over the Bears! It was a truely great game. You guys are on track it seems. Good luck next week when you take on the Seahawks! Another game you should win with ease.
 
 
 
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