Category: ‘Quarterbacks’
Oklahoma Offensive Tackle Lane Johnson Visiting Arizona Cardinals
April 15th, 2013 at 5:00 PM
***PHOTO1***Guess who is in town? With the 2013 NFL Draft just over a week away, Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson is visiting with Arizona Cardinals management and coaches today and tomorrow, according to azcentral.com.
The 6-foot-6, 304-pound senior is expected to dine with Head Coach Bruce Arians, General Manager Steve Keim,...
Arizona Cardinals Had Carson Palmer on Their Radar Since January
April 10th, 2013 at 7:31 AM
***PHOTO1***The recent Carson Palmer trade did not just happen overnight.
Once Steve Keim became the new General Manager of the Red Birds, he started to look into the possibility of trading for the veteran quarterback all the way back In January. The Cardinals were definitely in need of an upgrade at...
Carson Palmer Big Fan of Arizona Head Coach Bruce Arians
April 5th, 2013 at 6:54 AM
***PHOTO1***It didn't take long to find out how Carson Palmer felt about his new head football coach.
"I've been a fan of (his) offense for a long time.This is just a great situation," the new Cardinals quarterback said about Bruce Arians via yahoosports.com."They want to win now. And at the point...
Carson Palmer Has a Lot Left for Arizona Cardinals
April 3rd, 2013 at 7:03 AM
***PHOTO1***The Arizona Cardinals have a new quarterback. He owns the best resume since Kurt Warner. At 33 years of age, Carson Palmer still has a lot left in the tank.
"I've got a lot of tread left on my tires," the former Oakland Raiders signal-caller said at a news conference yesterday,...
Carson Palmer Traded to the Arizona Cardinals
April 2nd, 2013 at 12:54 PM
***PHOTO1*** Wherever he is right now, Larry Fitzgerald has to have a big smile on his face.
That's because the Arizona Cardinals have finally given him a legitimate quarterback. The Red Birds acquired Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders for a sixth round pick (176th overall) this year and a conditional...
Arizona Cardinals Release Quarterback John Skelton
April 1st, 2013 at 7:36 PM
***PHOTO1***With reports that they may be close to acquiring quarterback Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders, the Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback John Skelton.
The University of Fordham product spent three seasons with the Red Birds and started a total of 17 games. The 25-year-old Skelton owned a 63.0 QB rating...
Former Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb Signs Two-year Deal with Buffalo Bills
April 1st, 2013 at 7:23 AM
***PHOTO1***Kevin Kolb has found a new home.
The former Arizona Cardinals quarterback has inked a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills for a maximum of $13 million. Kolb is expected to be the starting signal-caller when the 2013 NFL season begins. His main competition will be Tavaris Jackson, who signed with...
Should the Arizona Cardinals Pursue Carson Palmer?
March 27th, 2013 at 7:18 AM
***PHOTO1***Should the Arizona Cardinals add another name to their quarterback carousel?
It's a name that certainly grabs your attention - Carson Palmer. The Oakland Raiders signal-caller is 33 years old now but still should have a few good seasons left in that right arm of his. He threw for 4,108 yards...
Is Drew Stanton the Answer at Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals?
March 18th, 2013 at 6:51 AM
***PHOTO1*** The Arizona Cardinals have been searching for their quarterback of the future ever since Kurt Warner retired following the 2009 season.
The list is long and unimpressive - John Skelton, Max Hall, Derek Anderson, Ryan Lindley, Kevin Kolb and Brian Hoyer. It's been a tough three years.
Enter Drew Stanton. The...
Former Arizona Cardinal Kurt Warner’s Home Sold for $2.5M at Auction
March 17th, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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Ever since Kurt Warner retired in 2010, the Arizona Cardinals have been looking for a quarterback that can come somewhere close to duplicating his talent and grit.
Will Drew Stanton be the answer? Is Brian Hoyer the one? Is Arizona's signal-caller of the future still not on the roster - will...
Arizona Cardinals Release Quarterback Kevin Kolb
March 15th, 2013 at 4:49 PM
***PHOTO1*** The news Cardinals fans were expecting became official today.
The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Kevin Kolb after two-injury plagued seasons. The move came just before the Red Birds were due to pay him a $2 million roster bonus and saves the organization $9 million in salary that Kolb was...
Arizona Cardinals: Will They Do with Kevin Kolb?
March 5th, 2013 at 6:56 AM
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What the Arizona Cardinals will do about veteran quarterback Kevin Kolb in the coming days should be very interesting to see. With NFL free agency just a week away, many teams are scrambling to cut players so they'll have more room under their salary cap.
The Red Birds are no exception....
Matt Cassel to the Arizona Cardinals?
February 28th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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The quarterback carousel keeps going around and around. Now that Alex Smith is headed to the Kansas City Chiefs, what interest do the Arizona Cardinals have in quarterback Matt Cassel?
Cassel needs a job and the Red Birds need a quarterback. Is Cassel really on Arizona's radar though? According to ESPN's Adam...
Alex Smith Won’t Be Coming to the Arizona Cardinals
February 27th, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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So much for quarterback Alex Smith possibly coming to the desert.
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to trade Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs, ending speculation that the Arizona Cardinals may wind up with the veteran signal-caller in time for the 2013 NFL season. The trade does not become official...
Why Kevin Kolb Should Be Kept on 2013 Arizona Cardinals Roster
February 13th, 2013 at 9:00 PM
When the Arizona Cardinals traded for Kevin Kolb, they decided that they had their franchise quarterback. The NFC Western Division team rewarded the young play caller with a contract worth an approximate amount of 63 million dollars. The former second round pick has only played in 15 of the maximum...
Will Drew Stanton Join Arizona Cardinals as Quarterback in 2013-2014?
February 10th, 2013 at 8:58 PM
There have been "some rumblings" that free agent quarterback Drew Stanton may join the Arizona Cardinals lineup in the fall, according to National Football Post. The former Indianapolis Colts backup QB has caught the attention of Cardinals' head coach, Bruce Arians, and may be a name to watch this season....
Will Kevin Kolb Be a Salary Cap Casualty with the Arizona Cardinals?
February 8th, 2013 at 6:16 AM
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Is Kevin Kolb the answer at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals? Time will tell but he might not get the opportunity to prove it. He could be a salary cap casualty in the coming months, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason LaConfora. Such is the way of life in...
Money Should not Be a Factor in Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Search
February 1st, 2013 at 5:11 AM
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The Arizona Cardinals need a quarterback.
Desperately.
Is Kevin Kolb the answer in 2013? He was the best of a very mediocre lot last season but missed the last 10 games with rib and chest injuries. Can he be counted on to remain healthy and productive? It's a fair question.
Will the Red Birds trade...
Grading the 2012 Arizona Cardinals: Offense
January 10th, 2013 at 4:50 AM
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Grade: F
What other grade can you give the Arizona Cardinals' offensive unit but a F? A big fat F at that.
The 2012 season was a disaster on the offensive side of the ball. How so? Let's take a look at the facts. They speak for themselves:
*Arizona averaged a scant 15.6...
Arizona Cardinals’ Statistical Leaders for the 2012 Season
January 2nd, 2013 at 6:34 AM
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Now that their 5-11 season is finally over, let's take a look at the Arizona Cardinals' statistical leaders for the 2012 campaign:
Passing
Kevin Kolb: 109 for 183, 59.6 completion percentage, 1169 yards, 8 TD, 3 INT
John Skelton: 109 for 201, 54.2 completion percentage, 1132 yards, 2 TD, 9 INT
Ryan Lindley: 89...