http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/47 Recent articles about the Arizona Cardinals en-us The Arizona Cardinals head into the biggest game of the season this Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with several questions looming, namely and probably most importantly, will Kurt Warner play? A move the Cards should have made last week in practice, Warner is sharing reps with quarterback Matt Leinart. Good.  Warner doesn’t need all the [...] Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:53:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Uncertainty_Still_Looms_For_Cardinals/1683152 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Uncertainty_Still_Looms_For_Cardinals/1683152 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Uncertainty_Still_Looms_For_Cardinals/1683152 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/b/4b7a790d5443ecf8013d17eb268e8418ed3c2da7/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_72a0.jpg The media is fickle. That much is a given. It is boggling though how former players and coaches alike, presumed experts about everything football and particularly NFL football, can give off such amateur assessments sometimes. The example I provide here is not even that shocking necessarily, but it is relevant anyway. Watch this clip before reading on. So the conclusion by our ESPN analysts is that the Vikings will win because: 1) The Vikings don't have any weaknesses. 2) Brett Favre ... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:12:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cardinals_Vikings_Prime_Time_Matchup_Preview_and_Analysis/1683466 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cardinals_Vikings_Prime_Time_Matchup_Preview_and_Analysis/1683466 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cardinals_Vikings_Prime_Time_Matchup_Preview_and_Analysis/1683466 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cd2ca30f20583533fc5ba0b82455a968c1d95cc4/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_83ce.jpg by John Russell - AP If Kurt Warner starts against the Vikings on Sunday, the Cardinals offense becomes significantly more dangerous. View full size photo » The Minnesota Vikings(10-1) travel to Glendale, AZ to take on the Arizona Cardinals(7-4) in a game that could determine playoff positioning. Realistically, if the Cardinals had a chance at catching up to the Vikings or Saints they would've&nbsp... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_vs_Minnesota_Vikings_Five_Keys_to_Success/1678791 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_vs_Minnesota_Vikings_Five_Keys_to_Success/1678791 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_vs_Minnesota_Vikings_Five_Keys_to_Success/1678791 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b09f7fc81dc8d15c72cebe79c180ddfc2c72943/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_99c1.jpg More photos » by Andy King - AP Brett Favre has been all smiles during his first eleven games as a Viking but can he finish the season as strongly as he's started? (AP Photo/Andy King) Browse more photos » For the first twelve weeks the Minnesota Vikings and their new ageless quarterback Brett Favre have been flying high and they look to extend their four game winning streak when they travel to Arizona... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Can_the_Arizona_Cardinals_Start_the_Demise_of_Brett_Favre_and_the_Vikings/1675929 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Can_the_Arizona_Cardinals_Start_the_Demise_of_Brett_Favre_and_the_Vikings/1675929 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Can_the_Arizona_Cardinals_Start_the_Demise_of_Brett_Favre_and_the_Vikings/1675929 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3fa3674537b98587974d18a4c5d07d0e0f582f31/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93341734.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08879F54EB6D1C2F6D68F6353D45AC6544DEF33E62C3A291B.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 More photos » by Tom Olmscheid - AP The Cardinals will put this blog's name to test on Sunday when they attempt to get revenge on both the Vikings and Brett Favre. Browse more photos » With the ageless Brett Favre coming to Arizona on Sunday night, the Cardinals find themselves in a familiar place they've been before. Last year, they shot out to a comfortable lead in the NFC West, only to drizzle&n... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:31:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Face_Dilemma_Between_Brett_Favre_and_Adrian_Peterson/1674403 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Face_Dilemma_Between_Brett_Favre_and_Adrian_Peterson/1674403 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Face_Dilemma_Between_Brett_Favre_and_Adrian_Peterson/1674403 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/443abc2c46330e5b27f41ffc12d5a92f82fa31bd/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93486441.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F9A80EF2C4367E325FB5B0785F0D1DBD57F16EFE28A263F2.jpg According to the Arizona Republic, left tackle Mike Gandy may miss the Cardinals Week 13 matchup with a groin injury. Gandy hasn’t missed a game since 2004, but this situation doesn’t sound good. The Cards would start Jeremy Bridges in his place if he can’t suit up, and Kurt Warner/Matt Leinart would not be nearly [...] Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:26:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/OT_Mike_Gandy_May_Miss_Week_13_With_Injury/1673502 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/OT_Mike_Gandy_May_Miss_Week_13_With_Injury/1673502 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/OT_Mike_Gandy_May_Miss_Week_13_With_Injury/1673502 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d27b2f3288e3636b8cc16262d7340e6e38cecaa7/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93335206.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E6E58D8D5A73B204E5398E1CC0FF76130AD7F54A0CF1EE33.jpg Arizona’s Kurt Warner says he had his “best day yet” since sustaining a concussion two games ago. Still, Warner split practice time with backup Matt Leinart on Wednesday as coach Ken Whisenhunt and his staff took a cautious approach to handling the 38-year-old quarterback’s head injury. Whisenhunt said he hopes to avoid waiting until game [...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:51:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Warner_Practices_Has_His_Best_Day_Yet_Since_Concussion/1670986 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Warner_Practices_Has_His_Best_Day_Yet_Since_Concussion/1670986 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Warner_Practices_Has_His_Best_Day_Yet_Since_Concussion/1670986 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cd2ca30f20583533fc5ba0b82455a968c1d95cc4/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_83ce.jpg by Mark Humphrey - AP Matt Leinart and Kurt Warner split reps 50/50 during practice today. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) View full size photo » The good news is that Kurt Warner says the foggy vision, residual effects from a concussion sustained against the Rams, is gone now . The better news is that he and Matt Leinart still split reps 50/50 at practice just in case Warner isn't ready for Sunday nights matchup between the Arizona Cardinals an... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Kurt_Warner_and_Matt_Leinart_Split_Reps_in_Practice_5050/1669469 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Kurt_Warner_and_Matt_Leinart_Split_Reps_in_Practice_5050/1669469 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Kurt_Warner_and_Matt_Leinart_Split_Reps_in_Practice_5050/1669469 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0bcf90a24287361ec7c9ac8775af5a4a1412904b/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_bef5.jpg by Wade Payne - AP Tim Hightower and the Arizona Cardinals hope to finish strong and fly into the playoffs. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) View full size photo » The Arizona Cardinals, despite recovering from a demoralizing loss, still hold a two game lead in the NFC West with five games to play. They remain the only team in the division with a winning record even though two other teams in the division are coming off of wins ... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Fly_Around_the_NFC_West_and_a_Playoff_Preview/1669277 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Fly_Around_the_NFC_West_and_a_Playoff_Preview/1669277 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Fly_Around_the_NFC_West_and_a_Playoff_Preview/1669277 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d47253db059f1e36582848effd87af6794df81fc/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91898501.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D06FF90AE5F5E84DF5429F1D31A5E7C107A4558466D573A86C.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 by Ross D. Franklin - AP Ben Graham has been a steal after the Cardinals picked him up late last season. View full size photo » In honor of Ben Graham's 5 punts inside the Titans 20 yard line on Sunday, he'll be up next for Pro Bowl consideration. After the Cardinals shuffled through a several punters last year, they settled on the former New York Jet, Ben Graham. Graham arrived... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_This_Arizona_Cardinal_to_the_Pro_Bowl_Ben_Graham/1666030 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_This_Arizona_Cardinal_to_the_Pro_Bowl_Ben_Graham/1666030 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Send_This_Arizona_Cardinal_to_the_Pro_Bowl_Ben_Graham/1666030 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0741ca3d32cf7a3ca28f96f11832ddf9ce29ca2/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72953818.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D059DAD5D1A88AE534.jpg by Wade Payne - AP 1 day ago: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Arizona Cardinals' Matt Ware (22) and Antrel Rolle (21) in the final moments of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 20-17. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) View full size photo » Naturally most of the talk surrounding the Arizona Cardinals right now cent... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Weekly_Flock_Leinart_vs_Warner_Edition/1662703 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Weekly_Flock_Leinart_vs_Warner_Edition/1662703 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Weekly_Flock_Leinart_vs_Warner_Edition/1662703 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/c/3c6a630a10a6a9cfdf63157f2579356e929664c7/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90332444.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07CBB94F94E1453E0BD8ABB9F2134E6BD4B87980591E28A10.jpg More photos » by Jeff Curry - AP (AP Photo/Jeff Curry) Browse more photos » Arizona Cardinals' QB Kurt Warner said he plans to see an ophthalmologist about lingering post-concussion symptoms continue to effect his vision. Warner missed Sunday's loss to the Titans, breaking his consecutive games played streak at 41, and he admitted that the problems are "hard to describe." While he said th... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:03:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_News_Kurt_Warner_Consults_an_Eye_Specialist/1660169 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_News_Kurt_Warner_Consults_an_Eye_Specialist/1660169 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_News_Kurt_Warner_Consults_an_Eye_Specialist/1660169 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b09f7fc81dc8d15c72cebe79c180ddfc2c72943/small/Arizona_Cardinals_v_99c1.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 More photos » by John Russell - AP The Cardinals chase Chris Johnson down the sideline 85 yards. The defense obviously did not have one of their better games of the year. Browse more photos » I'll keep this one as short as I can - the Cardinals had plenty of chances to win this game. Their 3rd down defense may be the best in the league, but between this week and last week their fourth down defense... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:11:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Post_Game_Reaction_Arizona_Cardinals_Terrible_4th_Down_Defense_Results_in_20_17_Loss_To_Titans/1651453 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Post_Game_Reaction_Arizona_Cardinals_Terrible_4th_Down_Defense_Results_in_20_17_Loss_To_Titans/1651453 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Post_Game_Reaction_Arizona_Cardinals_Terrible_4th_Down_Defense_Results_in_20_17_Loss_To_Titans/1651453 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/c/3c6a630a10a6a9cfdf63157f2579356e929664c7/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90332444.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07CBB94F94E1453E0BD8ABB9F2134E6BD4B87980591E28A10.jpg More photos » by Jeff Curry - AP With Leinart getting more time with the starters this week, Ken Whisenhunt will need to open up the playbook and trust the former 1st round pick. Browse more photos » Props to Pyromnc for first reporting here at ROTB. Looks like Kurt Warner isn't feeling good and will likely sit out today's game. With that being said, Matt Leinartwill get his first fu... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:32:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kurt_Warner_Likely_Out_Today_Matt_Leinart_Will_Get_Start/1649711 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kurt_Warner_Likely_Out_Today_Matt_Leinart_Will_Get_Start/1649711 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kurt_Warner_Likely_Out_Today_Matt_Leinart_Will_Get_Start/1649711 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9b3fcfeabba5ad17bd34b520403ea2e74fe5d23d/small/Arizona_Cardinals_2009_58ac.jpg The results are in and the Arizona Cardinals have received a boost in power rankings. Most of them are respectable and seem just right. The fox sports ranking however, I do not agree with. 11th was the worst out of the bunch and I don't see how the Broncos, Cowboys and Steelers should be ranked higher then the Cardinals, but that's just my opinion. Last week's average ranking was 8.4, this week the average ranking is 7.2. ESPN - 5th Getting Kurt Warner healthy has to be th... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:48:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Power_Rankings_Round_Up_Week_11/1630069 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Power_Rankings_Round_Up_Week_11/1630069 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_Power_Rankings_Round_Up_Week_11/1630069 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b76b4ba5105608f0a1c0338e9a2524277216deb3/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93335306.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D091E81E163A6FFDA6E5398E1CC0FF76137E3CE781682DECE0.jpg