http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1742 Recent articles about Darnell Dockett en-us TEMPE, Ariz. -- Darnell Dockett knows there are people who don't like him, even though they don't know him as more than anything but a big, rough football player for the Arizona Cardinals. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:56:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dockett_says_he_039s_not_a_bad_guy_just_relentless/1681655 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dockett_says_he_039s_not_a_bad_guy_just_relentless/1681655 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dockett_says_he_039s_not_a_bad_guy_just_relentless/1681655 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2228839722c61a14e67e19381097f2aa5c14a7fc/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89612522.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143FDF7CCC9D532CBC2.jpg More photos » by HANNAH FOSLIEN - AP 10 days ago: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) hands the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (28) during the first quarter of a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, against Seattle Seahawks at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien) Browse more photos » The past few seasons the Minnesota Vikings had been one of the better te... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:58:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Minnesota_Vikings_at_Arizona_Cardinals_Know_Thy_Enemy_Edition/1674701 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Minnesota_Vikings_at_Arizona_Cardinals_Know_Thy_Enemy_Edition/1674701 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Minnesota_Vikings_at_Arizona_Cardinals_Know_Thy_Enemy_Edition/1674701 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/f/cfd054daaaca7c336a2b8d8b7bc156554a5127c6/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93341904.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07B348D433C4A2195D68F6353D45AC6548A86F31C64479CEB.jpg The power rankings from around the web are in and as you can probably imagine, the Cardinals have slipped a bit. After recording their season low in power rankings last week(7.0), they now average out the week at 9.8. Do the Cardinals have what it takes to beat the Vikings on Sunday night to boost their rankings next week? ESPN - 8th Matt Leinart played pretty well against the Titans, but the Cardinals need Kurt Warner back ASAP. (Sando) Yahoo - 7th If Kurt Warner's lig... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:54:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Power_Rankings_Round_Up_Week_12/1667636 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Power_Rankings_Round_Up_Week_12/1667636 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Power_Rankings_Round_Up_Week_12/1667636 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/add8d2ce3624a8ade3a2d11f26b1fe1759607c15/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93335141.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0D7EEC3A4EA990816E5398E1CC0FF7613EAEB7CC02AB00D62.jpg by Matt York - AP Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner offers a signed football or full sized helmet to anyone and everyone who votes for him to go to the Pro Bowl so GO VOTE!! (AP Photo/Matt York) View full size photo » The NFL has released it's second update (check out the first one here) on the fan voting for the Pro Bowl and the Arizona Cardinals still have quite a few guys in the top five at their respe... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:40:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Where_the_Arizona_Cardinals_Stand_in_the_NFC_Pro_Bowl_Balloting_Part_Deux/1666717 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Where_the_Arizona_Cardinals_Stand_in_the_NFC_Pro_Bowl_Balloting_Part_Deux/1666717 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Where_the_Arizona_Cardinals_Stand_in_the_NFC_Pro_Bowl_Balloting_Part_Deux/1666717 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9c725dff8618f7b1ffd2c5f4e95296d30b29b69e/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_3fd4.jpg More photos » by Wade Payne - AP Browse more photos » As difficult as it was to watch the Cardinals allow a last-second touchdown pass to end the game, there were some silver linings in the game and players that stepped up. The Cardinals now stand at 7-4 after they were unable to make a stop on the Titans final 99 yard drive. For now we'll stick to the positives and break down the game later today. As for last week,... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:03:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinal_of_the_Week_Week_11/1654210 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinal_of_the_Week_Week_11/1654210 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinal_of_the_Week_Week_11/1654210 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/39fcd57e2e8c1b04c3118a405f5dde311dbd510c/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91026159.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08FF216E626F0A75AC9D7D2B87AD6457392E4A62DAECCBD1D.jpg Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said the 20-17 loss to the Titans almost felt as bad as losing the Super Bowl. Said Cardinals DE Darnell Dockett, who had three sacks, "I'd rather get blown out than lose a game like that."Dan... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:43:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cardinals_Titans_one_liners/1653607 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cardinals_Titans_one_liners/1653607 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cardinals_Titans_one_liners/1653607 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/710a56381feb0c8bdda2a0d70d66f86d8a4ec78d/small/Arizona_Cardinals_2009_dc06.jpg More photos » by John Russell - AP about 12 hours ago: Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young tosses a 10-yard touchdown pass in the final moments of an NFL football game to beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 20-17. From left are Titans offensive tackle David Stewart, Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (90), Young, and Titans center Kevin Mawae. (AP Photo/John Russell) ... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:17:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Defense_Faulters_on_Final_Drive_as_Tennessee_Wins_20_17/1653514 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Defense_Faulters_on_Final_Drive_as_Tennessee_Wins_20_17/1653514 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Defense_Faulters_on_Final_Drive_as_Tennessee_Wins_20_17/1653514 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/778d365bed194fdfba4ee9f899576a52066f9547/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90038755.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04369E69E01C9043E948AB36DBC9D39A2A246FEC5BEF4194E.jpg The NFL just got a little richer as they have fined Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett $7,500 for roughing the passer during the team’s 31-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. Specifically, Dockett shoved his elbow into the neck of Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Others who were fined as a result of their actions [...] Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:42:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/League_Fines_Cardinals_Dockett_4_Others/1610025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/League_Fines_Cardinals_Dockett_4_Others/1610025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/League_Fines_Cardinals_Dockett_4_Others/1610025 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2228839722c61a14e67e19381097f2aa5c14a7fc/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89612522.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143FDF7CCC9D532CBC2.jpg According to this Danny O'Neil, at the Seattle Times, article here, Darnell Dockett was only fined $7500 for his cheap blow to Hasselbeck during the Arizona game. If this is the case for every cheap shot in the NFL then why doesn't each player who sacks a QB take a cheap shot? They make millions so this is just pennies out of their pocket. 16 games a year, 5-10 sacks per year for a DE or DL, add that up and it only totals $37,500-$75,000 per year. Hey, maybe it's worth it if you m... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/7500_Fine/1603285 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/7500_Fine/1603285 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/7500_Fine/1603285 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2228839722c61a14e67e19381097f2aa5c14a7fc/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89612522.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143FDF7CCC9D532CBC2.jpg Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett is facing more backlash from an elbow that was pressed into Matt Hasselbeck's throat on Sunday. Tim Hasselbeck, Matt's brother who was also a quarterback in the league(For the Cardinals in 2007) had this to say: "Let me tell you something, that was a dirty, cheap shot move by Darnell Dockett," Tim Hasselbeck told 710ESPN Seattle. "I don't care what he wants to say now. I've been on teams with good guys, and ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_defensive_end_Darnell_Dockett_is_facing_more_backlash_from_an_elbow_that_was/1599108 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_defensive_end_Darnell_Dockett_is_facing_more_backlash_from_an_elbow_that_was/1599108 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_defensive_end_Darnell_Dockett_is_facing_more_backlash_from_an_elbow_that_was/1599108 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2228839722c61a14e67e19381097f2aa5c14a7fc/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89612522.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143FDF7CCC9D532CBC2.jpg You've read the stories by now, I'm sure, but it's worth bringing up on here anyway -- Mora was PISSED yesterday. In discussing Darnell Dockett's sleazefest 2009 (forearm to the throat while Hasselbeck was down), Mora was annoyed and said that if it isn't going to be called as a penalty, than the Seahawks need to start hurting the quarterback like that. Can a head coach advocate for something like that?? "If it's legal I can," Mora said. "If it's ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:27:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mora_Presser_Sorry_for_Lateness/1584655 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mora_Presser_Sorry_for_Lateness/1584655 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Mora_Presser_Sorry_for_Lateness/1584655 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/710a56381feb0c8bdda2a0d70d66f86d8a4ec78d/small/Arizona_Cardinals_2009_dc06.jpg More photos » by Phil Coale - AP Darnell Dockett continues to terrorize opposing offenses while increasing his chances at making this year's Pro Bowl. Browse more photos » Darnell Dockett, or "nine o" as he would call it, is a leader on the Cardinals defense, and force to be reckoned with for opposing offensive lineman. Dockett has gradually become a well known player on t... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:45:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_This_Arizona_Cardinal_to_the_Pro_Bowl_Darnell_Dockett/1549682 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_This_Arizona_Cardinal_to_the_Pro_Bowl_Darnell_Dockett/1549682 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_This_Arizona_Cardinal_to_the_Pro_Bowl_Darnell_Dockett/1549682 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/710a56381feb0c8bdda2a0d70d66f86d8a4ec78d/small/Arizona_Cardinals_2009_dc06.jpg While Larry Johnson shows other NFL players how not to use Twitter, Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett continues to entertain. Dockett's musings often approach the line without going over it. This week, one of Dockett's targets was Giants running back... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:15:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dockett_compares_Bradshaw_to_Glass_Joe/1446535 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dockett_compares_Bradshaw_to_Glass_Joe/1446535 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dockett_compares_Bradshaw_to_Glass_Joe/1446535 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f4f6574ec2d32fbd7fa44ac6e61551554b771cfa/small/NFC_Wild_Card_6d32.jpg Arizona Cardinals Defensive Tackle Darnell Dockett posted a message via Twitter today that he was going to have a “major announcement” at 5:15pm. He was late. Finally around 5:30 the announcement came… “I have full faith and confidence in the Cardinals organization.” He continued by saying… “I am looking forward to a great season.  I will not let my contract issues distract me or my team from reaching our goals.  I also look forward to playing with my... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:07:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Dockett_8220I_Have_Full_Faith_and_Confidence_in_the_Cardinals_Organization_8221/776586 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Dockett_8220I_Have_Full_Faith_and_Confidence_in_the_Cardinals_Organization_8221/776586 Arizona Cardinals Defensive Tackle Darnell Dockett posted a message via Twitter today that he was going to have a “major announcement” at 5:15pm. He was late. Finally around 5:30 the announcement came… “I have full faith and confidence in the Cardinals organization.” He continued by saying… “I am looking forward to a great season.  I will not let my contract issues distract me or my team from reaching our goals.  I also look forward to playing with my... 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