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Cardinals-Bears one-liners

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:19:16 -0500

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt paid homage to former coach Dennis Green's famous "They are who we thought they were" speech during his press conference following the 41-21 victory. Said Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald of QB Kurt Warner's five touchdowns, "He...

You Should Bench Anquan Boldin Like a Man

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:49 -0500

Anquan Boldin was a late scratch before the Cards' 41-21 drubbing of the Bears. Legions of frustrated fantasy owners weren't the only ones caught off guard by the move, the receiver had been going about his gameday routine as though he were going to play. "When I came here all of my stuff was in my locker," Boldin said afterward. "I went out and warmed up -- felt great -- and when I came back in, everything was gone. Nobody was man enough to come to me and tell me wha...

Week Nine Morning Aftermath: Cardinals 41, Bears 21

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:47:01 -0500

Last week, Kurt Warner threw five interceptions. This week, Warner threw five touchdown passes.Warner's turnaround led the Arizona Cardinals to a big win over the Chicago Bears Sunday at Soldier Field -- a big win that put the Cardinals in...

Notes, Scribbles, and Things Jotted Down: Cardinals Edition

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:23:16 -0500

by Nam Y. Huh - AP View full size photo » The NFC playoff picture seems to be working itself into a pretty clear picture, and, although it could still happen, my prediction of a 12-4 season for the Chicago Bears looks unobtainable. And honestly, at this point, I'm not so sure that our coaching is to blame. Our GM brought in three new offensive linemen, and none of them have helped. Can Ron Turner be to blame for...

Cardinals Continue Road Dominance as They Dominate the Bears 41-21

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:22 -0500

by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP about 14 hours ago: Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (26) picks up yardage against Chicago Bears defenders Danieal Manning (38) and Charles Tillman (33) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) View full size photo » They are who we thought they were and we let them off the hook, oh wait that is not ri...

Cardinals like to get the show on the road

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:01:00 -0500

You can bet the Arizona Cardinals don't subscribe to the there's-no-place-like-home theory after beating the Bears 41-21 on Sunday at Soldier Field to improve to 4-0 on the road this season.

Tommy Harris Punches Deuce Lutui, Gets Ejected, Video

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:56:32 -0500

Tommy Harris Punches Deuce Lutui, Gets Ejected, Video. I do not know how, but it looks like Tommy punched him through the face mask. That takes a little skill. This happened on the 4th play of the game. I am guessing that there is a little history here, or Tommy needs anger management. Hat tip [...]

Post Game Reaction: Kurt Warner Has Ice Water in Veins, Cardinals win 41-21

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:34:30 -0500

More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP about 7 hours ago: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Browse more photos » The headline should say it all - Kurt Warner and the Cardinals continue to roll on the road. They've now won four straight road games, defeating quality opponents at...

Warner Tames the Bears with Five TD’s in a 41-21 Win

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:22:48 -0500

All season long the Cardinals have been better on the road than at home. That trend stayed true on Sunday in Chicago, as a huge first half for Kurt Warner paved the way for a big Cards 41-21 win over the slumping Bears. Warner threw four first half TDs, and ended the day [...]

Warner Throws Five TD’s as Cardinals Pound Bears 41-21

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:22:17 -0500

Warner rebounds as Cardinals crush Bears

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:46:29 -0500

Kurt Warner shook off a five-interception performance last week in a loss to the Panthers to throw for 261 yards and an eye-popping five touchdowns in a 41-21 rout of the Bears on Sunday. Warner didn’t throw any interceptions while completing 22-of-31 passes for 261 yards. Warner did all this without Anquan Boldin, who sat out [...]

Bears Nation Politely Insists Matt Leinart Start At Quarterback

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:15:19 -0500

If only Matt Leinart would have played quarterback for the entire game today, the Bears secondary would have set a league record with 12 interceptions. But, no, Ken Whisenhunt had to get all worriedlike, removing Leinart from garbage-time duty after just four three plays and the one confirmation that the Bears defense was not [...]

Week 9 Inactives for the Bears Matchup – Boldin Out

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:47:58 -0500

Arizona: WR Anquan Boldin, OG Brandon Keith, QB Brian St. Pierre, TE Dominique Byrd, LB Gerald Hayes, OT Herman Johnson, FS Rashad Johnson, TE Stephen Spach. Chicago: CB D.J. Moore, WR Devin Aromashodu, DL Jarron Gilbert, FS Josh Bullocks, WR Juaquin Iglesias, OG Lance Louis, DL Matt Toeaina, LB Pisa Tinoisamoa.

Cards' Boldin will sit

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:54:09 -0500

After warming up briefly, Cardinals Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin will not play because of a nagging ankle injury. Boldin caught 89 passes for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He has 35 receptions for 404 yards this season despite the ankle injury. Boldin will be replaced in the starting lineup by Steve Breaston, who caught 77 passes for 1.006 yards last season and has 30 catches for 400 yards this season. The Bears’ inactives are wide receivers Juaquin Iglesias and Devin Ar...

The Saturday Sim: Cardinals-Bears

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:08:28 -0500

Warner couldn't escape his dreadful performance from last week. View full size photo » Ok so it technically wasn't posted right on Saturday, but I finally go the simulation between the Bearsand Cardinals done, and let me tell you, it was tough to watch(you'll find out why in a moment). Before I break down the simulation, for those of you who aren't familiar with this, I simulate a game between the Cardinal...

'Caption This' Arizona Cardinals Style: Week 9

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:16 -0500

More photos » by Paul Connors - AP Your caption here. Browse more photos » We're at another week of 'Caption This', and yet another picture. This week, our very own Kurt Warner faces the captions, as he talks with Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. Shout outs to DaveInTuscon for winning a close one last week. He captioned the pic of Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme talking to head coach John...

Exclusive ROTB Interview: Five Questions with Antrel Rolle

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:54 -0500

More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Antrel Rolle is one of the most dangerous defenders with the ball in his hands. Browse more photos » Recently, I was able to sit down and chat with Arizona Cardinals free safety, Antrel Rolle. Rolle, who is a former first round pick out of Miami by the Arizona Cardinals in 2005, started his career at cornerback and has since moved to free safety. At...

Send This Arizona Cardinal to the Pro Bowl: Larry Fitzgerald

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:17 -0500

by Matt York - AP Will Larry Fitzgerald represent the Cardinals in the pro bowl this year? View full size photo » While he's having a down year by his standards, Larry Fitzgerald may be the only lock on the team to make the pro bowl this year. Larry Fitzgerald gained stardom throughout the playoffs last year, and shouldn't have problem appearing on ballots throughout the nation. He's quietly put toge...

Arizona Cardinals Power Rankings Round Up: Week 8

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:43:59 -0500

The "Take one step forward, take two steps back" edition. Just when the Arizona Cardinals starting making grounds in the power rankings and started to gain some good ole nation recognition, they show why most critics were doubting them in the first place. After being in the top 10 of most power rankings last week, the Cardinals take a grand fall and average the week at 13. ESPN - 13 The Cardinals take a 3-0 road record to Soldier Field, where a victory would help thei...