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Wells vs. Hightower Debate

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Arizona Cardinals running backs Chris “Beanie” Wells or Tim Hightower, which one do you choose as your starter?  Do you go with both?  Is one better than the other?  It’s a debate you may be seeing played out for quite sometime I’m afraid. After week one...
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Weekly Honor Bestowed on Calais Campbell

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Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for blocking a field goal that led to a Cardinals touchdown in the victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was Campbell’s first career blocked field goal.  It came on his second start...
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Cardinals’ Mike Bidwill Talks Economy

Arizona Cardinals President Mike Bidwill went on Fox Business News today to discuss the local economy and how it relates to the Cardinals.  I thought it was very insightful.  He does say that the Cardinals offer tickets as low as $25.  Yeah, not on Ticketmaster. Where are those...
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Monday Evening Quarterback

It’s been a day since the Arizona Cardinals found themselves a victory in Jacksonville, defeating the Jaguars 31-17.  Some additional thoughts on yesterday’s game and the upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said in his press conference today...
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It’s Not About Talent, It’s About Consistency

All week people told me, relax, it was one game.  Relax, the preseason means nothing.  My reaction to the game one loss was overblown.  Maybe a little, I’ll admit, but let’s be honest, there was some truth in my words and I wasn’t the only one saying them if you...
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Cardinals Put on Clinic in Jacksonville, Win 31-17

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For the first three quarters on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals offense was in cruise control, moving the ball up and down the field with relative ease.  Kurt Warner looked sharp, the receivers looked healthy, even if not 100% so, and the running game looked decent, despite a couple...
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Week Two Preview: Arizona vs. Jacksonville

Week two.  First road game for the Arizona Cardinals as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Both the Cards and Jags will be looking to avenge week one losses.  The Cards will once agin be fighting the notion thay they can’t win on the east coast.  Something will give...
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Return Hit For Wilson Not Bad

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When s Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson scored a penalty for a hard hit on the San Francisco 49′ers tight end Vernon Davis, many people though there would be a hefty fine and possible suspension.  I threw out $25,000 and a one game suspension.  Then I heard since it would...
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Ring Around the Receivers

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Quite a busy day for the Arizona Cardinals at the wide receiver position. They started the day by cutting Lance Long.  This was a move I wasn’t too surprised at.  Long, who I thought would be cut a couple of weeks ago on the final preseason roster cut, was let go after a less...
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Fansided/Reebok NFL Ticket Giveaway

It’s not the Cardinals, but if you are in the New York area, or any other area for that matter, Fansided and Reebok have teamed up together to giveaway free tickets to this weekend’s Patriots/Jets game.  Maybe it’s a chance to see New England lose their first game...
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Monday Evening Quarterback

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Some random thoughts on yesterday’s game and the aftermath of the 20-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said that Steve Breaston’s knee was bothering him yesterday when he showed up for the game, so they put him on the inactive list for the game,...
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Report: Actor Patrick Swayze Dies

Just read this Tweet from Fox 40 in Sacramento. .. FOX40 FOX40 NEWS ALERT: A publicist for Patrick Swayze has said the actor has died (AP). If it is true may he rest in peace.  He fought a long battle and if the Arizona Cardinals have half the heart he had in his couragous battle...
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Reactions to the Cardinals Loss to the Niners

I’m of course not the only one discussing the disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers today.  Here are some reactions from others today. Mike Sando of ESPN.com said the Card performance today “did nothing to erase the feeling that the Cardinals were missing something...
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Arizona Cardinals Prove Preseason Not a Fluke, Lose to Niners 20-16

NFL Kickoff Weekend.  A glorious weekend, at least for 16 teams.  Your Arizona Cardinals would not be one of those 16 teams.  After struggling most of the first half, the Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers traded leads in the second half, however after the Niners took the lead after...
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Gameday is Here; Latest Reports

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Gameday is finally here!  The Arizona Cardinals host the San Francisco 49ers today at University of Phoenix Stadium at 1:15pm. The biggest question is Anquan Boldin.  Will he or won’t he play?  He is listed as questionable on the injured list, however I would not be surprised...
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Arizona Cardinals Sellout Opener

It’s official, the Arizona Cardinals announced they have sold out the game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. I imagine then it must be news to ticketmaster.com.  I just went online and was able to secure 4 seats to the game (not that I would pay $80 per ticket plus...
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Cardinals – 49ers: What They Are Saying

So, you have my take on the Arizona Cardinals – San Francisco 49ers game.  What are others saying? Sports-Odds.com lists the Cardinals as -6.5 favorites. The Washingtonpost.com says the Cards offense will have to overcome an inconsistent defense. An AP story on sportingnews...
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Week One Preview: Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49′ers

Which team will come out to play Sunday for the Arizona Cardinals when they host the San Francisco 49′ers at University of Phoenix Stadium?  Will it be the team that went 0-4 in the preseason, leaving many doubters about the success of this team or will the team that made the...
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Still Short of a Sellout

The Arizona Cardinals, as of yesterday, were still 2,000 tickets shy of a sellout.  It would be their first non-sellout since moving to University of Phoenix Stadium in 2006.  Local media outlets today are still reporting it today with the same number, obviously not calling the Cardinals...
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Boldin and Breaston Bruised but Will Play

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Arizona Cardinals receivers Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston are both nursing injuries, however both stand good chances of playing this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Boldin put it out there himself when interviewed by Fox Sports Arizona last night during the Arizona Diamondbacks...
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NFL Week One Predictions

The NFL Season is finally upon us.  With that being said, here are my picks for week one.  I realize I may be tipping my hat in my pick’em league, but I doubt that I will have a lot of people agree with me, given my knack for picking the underdogs – and losing a [...]
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Cardinals Add Several To Practice Squad

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It wasn’t exactly the four guys I would have thought to seen first on the practice squad, however, the players the Arizona Cardinals added to their practice squad were all part of the team in training camp. Added today are: Signed were guard Trevor Canfield, defensive tackle...
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Exclusive to Fansided Readers: CBS Sports Fantasy Football Discount

FOUR DAYS LEFT TILL THE SEASON OPENER! Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 4th ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL THE NFL SEASON KICKS OFF!! Don’t forget – there is still time to take advantage of this great offer.  Several leagues have already been created...
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The Last Sunday

It’s the last Sunday of the year where there will not be any NFL football.  However it is the last Sunday as well to do all the other things you’ve been doing on Sunday’s since February. It’s the last Sunday to sit and read the newspaper or relax to music while...
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Arizona Cardinals Cut to 53

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The Arizona Cardinals made their cuts to 53 this afternoon.  There are not a lot of surprises, however there are a couple of eye openers, especially to me, given my predictions a couple of days ago. The cuts: 1. Linebacker – Chase Bullock 2. Guard – Trevor Canfield 3....
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