The Arizona Cardinals Report by Phoenix49ers

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Coach Bruce Arians believes third-round WR John Brown could play up to 60 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps.

Looks like they're going to be running a ton of 3 WR sets. They have the makings of a very explosive offense. Floyd, Fitzgerald, Brown, Ellington... probably more home-run potential than either the Hawks or 49ers.

Feel kinda bad for Ginn, he is getting buried on a depth chart yet again, looking to be the #5 or #6 WR on their roster.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Feel kinda bad for Ginn, he is getting buried on a depth chart yet again, looking to be the #5 or #6 WR on their roster.

Yeah, I heard the other Brown (Jaron) passed him on the depth chart. Might be time for him to accept being a return specialist. Surprising he hasn't returned a kick or punt for a TD since 2011 with us! He did both week 1 against the Seahawks, and then never again.

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Coach Bruce Arians believes third-round WR John Brown could play up to 60 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps.

Looks like they're going to be running a ton of 3 WR sets. They have the makings of a very explosive offense. Floyd, Fitzgerald, Brown, Ellington... probably more home-run potential than either the Hawks or 49ers.

I watched their preseason games and Palmer had a lot of time in the pocket. Still threw ints though. They're going to test our secondary but we should be able to run against them. The 4 Arizona and Seattle games are going to be rough games. In all games it's KEY that our passing attack is a threat so they cant stack the box on us on pretty much every play. They've gotten better on offense no doubt but also, another defensive player is gone besides Washington and Dansby. Dockett is gone now too. Outside linebacker John Abraham was also arrested for DUI in the off season...he may or may not end up suspended this season...depending on how fast the court process moves. His attorney will likely try to file motions to delay the process. They did draft a couple six foot five three hundred pound beasts though. Picked up Kareem Martin in the third round and Ed Stinson in the fifth.


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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/kareem-martin?id=2543738


http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/ed-stinson?id=2543688

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Coach Bruce Arians believes third-round WR John Brown could play up to 60 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps.

Looks like they're going to be running a ton of 3 WR sets. They have the makings of a very explosive offense. Floyd, Fitzgerald, Brown, Ellington... probably more home-run potential than either the Hawks or 49ers.

Feel kinda bad for Ginn, he is getting buried on a depth chart yet again, looking to be the #5 or #6 WR on their roster.

He should have stayed in Carolina. He would have been the no 1 or 2.

Originally posted by Phil:

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Coach Bruce Arians believes third-round WR John Brown could play up to 60 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps.

Looks like they're going to be running a ton of 3 WR sets. They have the makings of a very explosive offense. Floyd, Fitzgerald, Brown, Ellington... probably more home-run potential than either the Hawks or 49ers.

I watched their preseason games and Palmer had a lot of time in the pocket. Still threw ints though. They're going to test our secondary but we should be able to run against them. The 4 Arizona and Seattle games are going to be rough games. In all games it's KEY that our passing attack is a threat so they cant stack the box on us on pretty much every play. They've gotten better on offense no doubt but also, another defensive player is gone besides Washington and Dansby. Dockett is gone now too. Outside linebacker John Abraham was also arrested for DUI in the off season...he may or may not end up suspended this season...depending on how fast the court process moves. His attorney will likely try to file motions to delay the process. They did draft a couple six foot five three hundred pound beasts though. Picked up Kareem Martin in the third round and Ed Stinson in the fifth.


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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/kareem-martin?id=2543738


http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/ed-stinson?id=2543688

Totally agree. I still see them 3rd in the division. Offense will be explosive, but error prone with Palmer at QB and an aggressive passing scheme. Defense improved the secondary, but the front 7 has taken a huge hit, leading to a drop-off from last year.

good read

Originally posted by SofaKing:
Totally agree. I still see them 3rd in the division. Offense will be explosive, but error prone with Palmer at QB and an aggressive passing scheme. Defense improved the secondary, but the front 7 has taken a huge hit, leading to a drop-off from last year.

Struggling to stop the run and having an error-prone QB doesn't really work all that well in the NFC West. I do see them finishing 3rd as well but I hope nobody is overlooking them, still a very talented team that can do some major damage if Palmer gets hot.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Struggling to stop the run and having an error-prone QB doesn't really work all that well in the NFC West. I do see them finishing 3rd as well but I hope nobody is overlooking them, still a very talented team that can do some major damage if Palmer gets hot.

Definitely shouldn't take them lightly. They still have enough talent to beat anyone, any week. Last year I thought they were better than the Colts team that kicked our ass week 3.

Nice work!

Their offense will put up points while their front seven makes a top notch secondary look average at times... the DBs will get gassed. The entire defense will get gassed (allowing other teams to convert on 3rd and 4th downs often).

Bet over on all their games

Is the honey badger back?

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
Is the honey badger back?

He's practicing again, its unknown whether he'll actually play in the final preseason game or not. Arians said that if he doesn't play, then he won't play in the first game of the season either.

i think andre ellington will have a good year and thats why i picked him up in my PPR league. I do think their defense will be horrid. Cromartie is good but damn he sucked last year and that was with a good front 7 that had subpar pass rushing ability which is how i see the cardinals. Bucannon will be a liability in coverage. Mattheui will see a little bit a setback from the injury. Peterson is the only thing i see going good for them on defense

On offense i think they will look better. Palmer is turnover prone but also has big play ability and can sling it. So when playing the Cardinals you just have to capitalize on the turnovers that will probably occur

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
He's practicing again, its unknown whether he'll actually play in the final preseason game or not. Arians said that if he doesn't play, then he won't play in the first game of the season either.

OP I will wreck u mate.

Go Ellington -- he was my first RB selected for my fantasy team :)

I'm in AZ as well and this team is going to be carried by their offense. It is going to be really dangerous and I think it's enough to offset their defensive struggles. If they score and get ahead of opponents, the other team will abandon the run and start playing into the cardinals strength, which is passing against that secondary.

James Harrison is also visiting them. He may not be what he used to be, but on that team, he is an upgrade to their OLB situation.