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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 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’ Michael Floyd Draws Praise from Head Coach Bruce Arians
February 22nd, 2013 at 5:47 PM
Despite an up-and-down rookie campaign (mostly down), Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd will be an important player as head coach Bruce Arians builds what he hopes will be a winning contingent for many years to come. A first round pick of Arizona in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Notre Dame...

Is Early Doucet on Borrowed Time with Arizona Cardinals?
February 12th, 2013 at 6:58 AM
***PHOTO1*** Is Early Doucet's time almost up as an Arizona Cardinal? Any way you slice it, 2012 was a disappointing season for the LSU product. Injuries, dropped passes and poor quarterback play were the main culprits last season as Doucet's numbers were down across the board as Arizona's slot receiver. After a fine...

Former Arizona Cardinals Prepare for Super BowlXLVII
January 30th, 2013 at 6:33 AM
***PHOTO1*** Does it really seem like four years ago that the Cardinals were in their only Super Bowl? It doesn't to me but the facts are the facts. Feb. 1, 2009 was the date in Tampa, FL where the Red Birds lost a thrilling but heartbreaking 27-23 decision to the Pittsburgh...

Larry Fitzgerald Has a Chance to Win the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
January 29th, 2013 at 4:50 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** It would be quite an honor indeed. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is one of three finalists for this year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, which will be handed out this Saturday at the league's award show in New Orleans. Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys and Joe...

Fitzgerald, Washington, Peterson Enjoy NFL Pro Bowl Victory
January 28th, 2013 at 5:52 AM
***PHOTO1*** Another wild NFL Pro Bowl is in the books - the NFC defeated the AFC, 62-35 at Aloha Stadium in Aiea, Hawaii last night. The most important thing that came out of this all-star event is that the players actually seemed to care and played hard - quite a difference...

Larry Fitzgerald Excited About Arizona Cardinals’ Future
January 25th, 2013 at 5:22 AM
***PHOTO1*** The 2012 season was a season to forget for the Arizona Cardinals. Even Larry Fitzgerald, the perennial All-Pro wide receiver, had one of the worst seasons of his NFL career. Not that it was really his fault though. The Red Birds had some of the worst overall quarterback play in the...

Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald Named to 2013 NFL Pro Bowl
January 23rd, 2013 at 2:22 PM
***PHOTO1*** Another season, another Pro Bowl for Larry Fitzgerald. The Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver is headed to his sixth straight Pro Bowl and seventh overall. Fitzgerald was selected as an alternate initially and will now replace Brandon Marshall of the Chicago Bears on the NFC squad. He joins teammates Patrick Peterson and...

Grading the 2012 Arizona Cardinals: Offense
January 10th, 2013 at 4:50 AM
***PHOTO1*** 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 Promote Steve Keim to General Manager
January 8th, 2013 at 3:54 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Arizona Cardinals did not have to look far to find their next general manager. According to NFL.com, Steve Keim has been promoted today from his vice president of player personnel position to his new role as the General Manager of the Arizona Cardinals. Keim, 40, has been with the organization...

Arizona Cardinals Conclude Season with 27-13 Loss to San Francisco 49ers
December 30th, 2012 at 8:20 PM
***PHOTO1*** The curtain finally dropped on the Arizona Cardinals' disappointing season Sunday with a 27-13 setback to NFC West rival San Francisco at Candlestick Park. Wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught two touchdown passes, giving him four against Arizona this season, to lead the 49ers to victory and the NFC West crown. The...

Arizona Cardinals Wrap up Disappointing Season Against San Francisco 49ers
December 29th, 2012 at 5:39 AM
The season finale is finally here. After a crazy stretch where the Arizona Cardinals won their first four games then turned around and lost their next nine, the Red Birds play their final game of a disappointing 2012 campaign Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Let's take a look at...

Arizona Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson Very Worthy of Second Pro Bowl Selection
December 28th, 2012 at 7:42 AM
***PHOTO1*** Two seasons. Two Pro Bowl selections. Not a bad way to begin your NFL career. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson was named to his second Pro Bowl in two seasons, this time as a reserve cornerback. Last season Peterson was selected as a Pro Bowl return man in his rookie campaign. He becomes the...

It’s Official – Brian Hoyer Named Starting QB for Arizona Cardinals
December 27th, 2012 at 8:05 AM
***PHOTO1*** The quarterback carousel keeps going around and around and this time Brian Hoyer will take a spin as the newest starting signal-caller for the Arizona Cardinals. Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed that Hoyer will be the Cardinals' fourth starting quarterback this season when they face the San Francisco 49ers in their...

Will Brian Hoyer Be Named Starting Quarterback for Arizona Cardinals?
December 26th, 2012 at 9:14 AM
***PHOTO1*** Is is time for yet another quarterback change in the desert? That appears to be the case as it is being speculated that Brian Hoyer will be named the fourth different starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals this season as the Red Birds prepare for their season finale this Sunday in...

Chicago Bears Claw Arizona Cardinals, 28-13
December 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Chicago Bears defense was simply too much for the Arizona Cardinals to handle. No surprise there. Charles Tillman returned an interception 10 yards for a score and Zack Bowman returned a Beanie Wells fumble one yard for another score to lead the Chicago Bears to a 28-13 triumph over the Red...

Arizona Cardinals Bid for Second Straight Victory VS. Chicago Bears
December 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 PM
After finally ending their disastrous nine-game losing streak last week, the Arizona Cardinals will be looking to finish up their 2012 campaign on a winning note in their final two games. Their final home game beckons Sunday in Glendale when they welcome in the Monsters of the Midway, the playoff-hopeful...

Arizona Cardinals Lead NFL with 22 Interceptions
December 18th, 2012 at 2:56 PM
***PHOTO1*** Following their three interception effort of Detroit's Matthew Stafford last Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals have vaulted to the top of the pack in the NFL with 22 interceptions, one more than the Chicago Bears. Not only that but super second-year cornerback Patrick Peterson is tied for second in the league with...

Arizona Cardinals’ Report Card for Week 15 of the NFL Season
December 17th, 2012 at 3:41 PM
***PHOTO1*** The long, long losing streak is finally over and the Arizona Cardinals' Report Card is in after their 38-10 rout of the Detroit Lions yesterday in Glendale. It's one of their best of the season. Let's take a look: Offense: C - The Cardinals totaled just 196 yards from scrimmage but did not...