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Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill to Open Sept. 7

August 31st, 2010

From wire reports

Wolfleys PHOENIX – Known for his work ethic, intensity and good nature as a four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection, retired Arizona Cardinals player Ron Wolfley and his business partners are proud to announce the Grand Opening of Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill, scheduled for September 7, 2010.

Located in north Phoenix at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Wolfley’s is the newest member of the Desert Ridge Marketplace community. The 4,900 sq/ft restaurant has been thoughtfully planned with a comfortable interior design, three patios, two fireplaces and will feature 22 giant LCD screens and four HD projection areas for a superior sports viewing experience.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be opening Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill,” said Ron, whose resume includes a 10-year NFL career and 15 years in broadcasting including time with 620 AM KTAR Radio and as radio color analyst for Arizona Cardinals games. “People who know me know I hold myself to a high professional standard while also having a lot of fun and keeping things light. It’s those same principles that will serve as the foundation for Wolfleys.”

Wolfley and his team will bring a commitment to providing an exceptional menu of All-American classics based on high quality ingredients, freshness and especially value. In fact, menu items will start as low as $2.95 and most items will be in the $8 – $12 range. The menu will feature appetizers and small bites ranging from ahi tuna and filet mignon sliders to bruschetta, golden ravioli, and mac and cheese. There will also be an assortment of soups and salads, burgers, sandwiches and pizzas, as well as entrée items ranging from rib eye and New York strip steaks to BBQ ribs, grilled salmon, jambalaya and chicken piccata. There will also be extensive and creative Kids Menu.

In this food-first endeavor, it’s critical that all parts of the menu development, recipes, procedures, presentations and service be at an optimal level. Leading Wolfley’s food program will be its culinary partner, Steve Petrie. Petrie is a highly accomplished industry veteran who for many years was the corporate development and training chef for Jillian’s (now owned by Dave and Busters). Additionally, he has worked on many independent restaurant ventures around the country under the direction of Vucurevich Simmons Advisory Group.

Operated in a professional and responsible manner, Wolfley’s will be committed to providing warm, friendly service in a comfortable and inviting environment. Enter long-time Valley restaurateur Brian Adams, Wolfley’s operating partner. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Brian will bring the same level of customer service and attention to detail as he did as an original partner of Sapporo in Scottsdale and during his many years managing within the Mastro’s Group.

At the very core of its philosophy, Wolfley’s believes in the importance of giving back to the community. As such, Wolfley’s will donate 50 cents to charity for every kid’s meal purchased, alternating between the 100 Club of Arizona and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. The 100 Club is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who have been seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Phoenix provides structured, comprehensive development programs for 35,502 youths in grades K – 12 at its 12 clubhouses.

Wolfley’s hours of operation will be Monday – Thursday, 11 AM – 12 midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 1 AM; and Sunday, 9 AM – 12 midnight during the NFL season. For those NFL Sunday mornings, Wolfley’s will be serving up a tasty breakfast menu which will include omelets, breakfast burritos, French toast, pancakes and more.

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Watch Fitzgerald Catch Passes Upside Down

August 25th, 2010

Most NFL fans already knew Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is a freak. The All Pro proved the point further in this exhibition for ESPN’s Sports Science where he catches passes upside down, many with one hand. Amazing.

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Russ Grimm Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech

August 9th, 2010

Thank you. Of all the guys I probably could have picked, I knew picking Joe would start me out being a little bit emotional, but with the humidity and some of the pollen, if I start to tear up a little bit, that’s the reason why (smiling).

First off I’d like to thank the Hall of Fame committee. I want to congratulate my fellow members of the Class of 2010. I want to say congratulations to the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame that are sitting up here. I want to say thank you for setting a standard for the rest of us. Thank you for protecting the integrity of the game. Thank you for all the great memories of this sport.

It’s a privilege to play in the NFL. It’s been a privilege to coach in the NFL. It’s an honor to be selected here in Canton. Thank you.

“Growing up,” said Russ Grimm, “I dreamed of playing college football. In college, I dreamed of playing pro football. When I was in the NFL I dreamed of winning Super Bowls. But I never dreamed I would be standing here today.”

I’d like to thank all the owners, especially the Cooke family, Dan Snyder, the Rooney family, and the Bidwill family. I’d like to thank the commissioner. I’d like to thank all the players, past and present, those I played with and those I played against, for making the NFL a special place.

Growing up, I dreamed of playing college football. In college, I dreamed of playing professional football. When I was in the NFL, I dreamed of winning Super Bowls. I dreamed of winning championships. But I never dreamed that I’d be standing here today. I want to make sure that I thank the people that made this possible.

First off, I want to thank my two best fans, my two best coaches, my two best friends, mom and dad. They made sure I had all the spikes that I needed. They got me to all the practices. They got me to all the games.

I’d come home from those games, and my mom would be up on that chair giving me her post-game speech on what I did right, on what I did wrong, and my dad would just sit there smoking that cigarette on telling me what I needed to do to get better. But they taught me family values, they taught me how to respect others, they taught me how to compete and how to be thankful for what I have. Thank you very much.

I want to say thanks to Karen and my kids, Chad, Cody, Devin, Dylan, for all the sacrifices they made. Proud of you.

I’d like to thank my brothers Dave and Donn, my sister Carol Sue for their interest they’ve showed throughout my career. I’d like to thank you Stacey for putting up with me, putting this weekend together. It’s been special.

I’m proud to say that I’m from a small town in Western PA. That’s right. It’s a special part of the country, like here, where the knowledge and the support for the game of football is unmatched. They fill the stadiums on Friday night, Saturday afternoons and Sundays. You created an excitement that growing up as a young man I wanted to be a part of. Thank you very much.

Scottdale, PA, I will always call you home. Thank you for all your support.

Southmoreland High School, my coach John Bacha, the administration, the teachers, thank you for creating a strong, healthy, positive environment for myself and the students of Westmoreland County.

The class of ‘77, we graduated singing Free Bird. If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me? Not only did you remember me, you took a special interest, you stayed in touch, you supported and followed my career. For that, I will always remember you. Thank you.

University of Pittsburgh, I played quarterback and linebacker in high school, I went to the University of Pitt as a linebacker. After my sophomore year, Jackie Sherrill called me into his office and told me that we had a lot of seniors graduating on the offensive line and he thought it would be an opportunity for me to switch over and play center.

I told him I never had my hand in the dirt, that I’d just stay at linebacker.

He lifted his eyes up and looked at me and he said, son, I’m not asking.

So I moved over. I wasn’t very happy about it. But I had a great offensive line coach named Joe Moore. He knew I wasn’t happy. I didn’t like the transition. But he called me in one day, sat me down, talked about it, told me that I was a football player and I should play whatever position that they thought I was best capable of playing. He told me that playing offensive line, there’s no greater feeling than to be able to move a man from Point A to Point B against his will. I tried it; I liked it; and I was playing offensive line (smiling).

I was fortunate enough to play on a lot of great teams with a lot of great football players, built a lot of friendships. Thank you, Jackie Sherrill. Thank you, Joe Moore. Thank you to all the guys at the University of Pittsburgh.

Grimm2 I got drafted by the Redskins in ‘81. I’m a true believer that if you work hard and you have the talent necessary, good things are going to happen. But I’m also smart enough to realize you have to be a little bit lucky and get the right opportunity.

I was selected to a team that had a new head coach in Joe Gibbs, a staff that included Joe Bugel, and a lot of talented players selected by Bobby Beathard. We struggled early, started winning some games. We finished 8-8 the first year. The next year was the first of three Super Bowl wins. In my 11-year career, we won a lot of football games.

Through that time I was fortunate because I played with some great veterans, I played with some good young players, I played with some smart veterans. But I’m sitting there an offensive linemen, usually have no stats. Offensive linemen go unnoticed. I know I didn’t get here by myself, all right?

Joe Gibbs, thank you very much. Joe Bugel, you’re special. You always will be. Bobby Beathard, thank you.

Next I want to mention a few guys that made it possible for me to be here today, a group of guys that grew together, worked together, played together, raised families together, celebrated together, guys that I consider family, a group known as the Hogs. Joe Jacoby, Jeff Bostic, Mark May, Fred Dean, Donnie Warren, George Starke and Rick Walker. Your names are going to be embroidered on the inside of this jacket so I always remember the things we went through, the tough times we had and the good times we celebrated.

Mark Schlereth, Raleigh McKenzie, Jim Lachey, Jim Hanifan, all the guys I played with up front, thank you very much and thank you for the memories.

Last but not least, to burgundy and gold fans, there’s many a time when I closed my eyes and I picture myself still putting on those pads at old RFK Stadium, and those stands are rocking up and down and 50 some thousand chanting, We want Dallas. I can hear the diesel horns blowing when 44 was carrying the football, and I remember standing there in the pouring rain when everyone was throwing the seat cushions down on the field in the playoff game versus Atlanta.

You provided a lot of memories for me and my teammates. You made playing for the Redskins special. You created an atmosphere on game day that was second to none. The support you showed, the enthusiasm you had, the love you displayed for those teams will always be remembered. Thank you very much.

To all football fans, no matter who you root for, no matter what level, you’re the reason we play the game. Thank you very much.

Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Cardinals Draft DT Dan Williams 26th Overall

April 22nd, 2010

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The Arizona Cardinals drafted Tennessee defensive tackle Dan Williams with their first round pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, 26th overall.

Williams was expected by most to go within the top 15 picks, even as high as top 120 in some mock drafts.

The 6-2, 325-pounder is heralded for his run stop ability, non-stop motor and versatility. Williams can play nose tackle in the 3-4 or defensive tackle in the 4-3. Either way, DT Darnell Dockett has to be thrilled with his new defensive linemate.

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Cardinals Introduce Third Jersey

April 22nd, 2010

Black jersey The Arizona Cardinals introduced a third jersey during the team’s NFL Draft party Thursday afternoon.

Cardinals 2009 first-round pick, running back Beanie Wells modeled the new jersey, which is predominantly black with white numbers and some white trim. The trademark cardinal red has a minimal presence with thin trim along the sides and neck. The jersey is pretty slick looking and should prove popular with fans.

This is the first alternate jersey for the NFL’s oldest team. In fact, until 2005, the Cardinals went more than a century without a major change in its look. The NFL was the last league to adopt alternate jerseys, doing so in 2002. The Arizona Cardinals are the final team to produce an alternate jersey, or “fashion jersey” and have never worn a third jersey other than the 1994 anniversary season.

According to NFL rules, the Cardinals can wear the jersey three times next season, once during the preseason and twice during the regular season. Teams are also permitted to wear alternate jerseys as often as desired in playoff games.

Photos: Beanie Wells (top) azcardinals.com, Larry Fitzgerald (left) via Twitter, Adrian Wilson (right) Arizona Cardinals.

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Wilson uniform

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Arizona Cardinals 2010 Schedule Released

April 20th, 2010

The Arizona Cardinals 2010 National Football League schedule has been released.

Based on last year’s record, the Cardinals have what appears to be an easy schedule as their opponent finished a combined 114-142 in 2009 and only four of the teams reached the playoffs last season.

The Cardinals open on the road against St. Louis and play three of their first four games away from University of Phoenix Stadium but close with four of six at home. The defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints come to Arizona in Week 5.

Arizona will also play two prime time games with a Monday night contest on Nov. 29 and a Christmas Day tilt against Dallas.

2010 Arizona Cardinals schedule:

Week 1 Arizona at St. Louis, Sunday Sept. 12, 1:15PM
Week 2 Arizona at Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 19, 10AM
Week 3 Oakland at Arizona, Sunday, Sept. 26, 1:15PM
Week 4 Arizona at San Diego, Sunday, Oct. 3, 4:15PM
Week 5 New Orleans at Arizona, Sunday, Oct. 10, 1:05PM
Week 6 BYE
Week 7 Arizona at Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 24, 4:05PM
Week 8 Tampa Bay at Arizona, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2:15PM
Week 9 Arizona at Minnesota, Sunday, Nov. 7, 11AM
Week 10 Seattle at Arizona, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2:15PM
Week 11 Arizona at Kansas City, Sunday, Nov. 21, 1:30PM
Week 12 San Francisco at Arizona, Monday, Nov. 29, 6:30PM
Week 13 St. Louis at Arizona, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:15PM
Week 14 Denver at Arizona, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2:15PM
Week 15 Arizona at Carolina, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1PM
Week 16 Dallas at Arizona, Saturday, Dec. 25, 5:30PM
Week 17 Arizona at San Francisco, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2:15PM

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It’s a Draw – Sports Artist Jim Mello

April 9th, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVP Magazine

MVP8-Larry Fitzgerald Sports fans oftentimes search for ways to bring themselves closer to the sports they enjoy. Mesa resident Jim Mello has used his artistic talent to serve that purpose. For more than 20 years, Mello has drawn athletes as a tribute to those who he has enjoyed throughout his life. From legends such as Jerry Rice and Charles Barkley to current Arizona Cardinals such as Larry Fitzgerald and Adrian Wilson, Mello has amassed an impressive portfolio.

These drawings have reaped many rewards for Mello as they have brought him closer to his family, closer to the sports he loves and closer to the athletes he admires. Recently Mello had an opportunity to present many Cardinals with original drawings and many of them currently hang in the players’ homes.

MVP Magazine recently spoke with Mello who shared why he started drawing athletes, his inspiration for selecting subjects and then he offered a peek at his impressive portfolio.

To see more work in Mello’s portfolio, visit his Web site at www.caughtupinthegame.com.

Tags: Darnell Dockett, Jim Mello, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, sports art
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Boldin Traded to Baltimore

March 5th, 2010

80670228ZZ107_Super_Bowl_XL Arizona Cardinals finally traded wide receiver Anquan Boldin on Friday to the Baltimore Ravens.

In exchange for Boldin and the Cards’ fifth-round draft pick – 159th overall – the Cardinals received the Ravens’ third- and fourth-round picks – 89th and 124th overall. ESPN is also reporting Boldin will receive a three-year, $25 million extension with $10 million guaranteed on top of the one year left (at $3 million) on his current deal.

The Cards’ new fourth-round pick and the Ravens’ new fifth-round pick will be pushed lower in the draft after compensatory draft picks are announced at the owners’ meetings later this month.

Boldin, 29, caught 84 passes for 1,024 yards and two touchdowns last season. Although Boldin has had difficulty staying healthy throughout his pro career, he has amassed at least 1,000 yards receiving in five of his seven seasons.

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Whisenhunt, Graves Signed Through 2013

February 25th, 2010

Cardinals Broncos Football Head coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves have each agreed to new contracts through the 2013 season, the team announced Thursday. Both are in Indianapolis for the annual Scouting combine.

Whisenhunt’s deal also has a team option for the 2014 season.

“The outstanding work of these two individuals has been a vital part of the organization’s accomplishments,” Cardinals president Michael Bidwill said in a statement released by the team. “Rod and his staff have done an exceptional job in evaluating talent and building a roster that will produce sustained success. Obviously Ken Whisenhunt’s achievements as a head coach speak for themselves.

“What the team has accomplished in his three seasons as head coach is a testament to the talent and hard work of Ken and his assistant coaches. We couldn’t be more excited that both Rod and Ken will continue to lead the team for the foreseeable future and build upon the foundation that they helped to establish.”

Whisenhunt becomes the first coach since the franchise moved to Arizona to receive a contract extension. In three seasons, Whisenhunt has compiled a 27-21 win-loss record, two NFC West titles and a Super Bowl appearance. The Cardinals are 4-2 in the playoffs.

The Cardinals had back-to-back winning seasons in 2008-09 for the first time since 1975-76 and won back-to-back division titles for the first time since 1975-76.

Whisenhunt has led Arizona to a 13-5 record against NFC West opponents since taking over. After their Super Bowl season of 2008, the 2009 Cardinals won 10 games for the first time since 1976 with six of those wins coming on the road, the most since 1963.

Rod Graves
Graves was given his last contract extension the day Dennis Green was fired in 2007. He has been with the Cardinals since 1997 and, along with Bidwill, hired Whisenhunt. Graves was promoted to vice president of football operations in 2003 and named general manager in 2007. He serves on the NFL’s General Managers Advisory Committee.

Whisenhunt’s original contract ran through the 2010 season, although the team held an option for 2011. Graves’ contract was due to expire in a few months.

Source: azcardinals.com

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Shaping Up – Valley Facilities Prepare College Athletes for NFL Combine

February 24th, 2010

Shaping Up
Valley training facilities prepare college athletes for NFL
By Ron Matejko, MVP Magazine
Photos by Josh Taff

When someone goes on a job interview, they often buy new clothes, get a haircut, and maybe even shed a few pounds, in hopes of making a good first impression to a potential future boss.

The idea of making a good first impression also holds true for the approximately 330 college football players who were invited to workout at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis from Feb. 24-Mar. 2. Each athlete undergoes extensive mental and physical evaluations by the personnel of all 32 NFL teams, which serves as their job interview for the 2010 NFL Draft on April 22-24.

In an effort to get into optimal physical and mental condition for the Combine, most athletes go through a pre-Combine training program, which is geared toward improving their draft position. The difference in getting selected in the first round versus the second round is literally millions of dollars. For other athletes, a good showing at the Combine can mean the difference between being selected on the first day of the Draft instead of the second day or being drafted at all.

Most pre-Combine programs have a similar goal of providing comprehensive physical and mental training specifically geared toward the numerous drills conducted at the Combine. Standard amenities generally include strength and speed training, learning position-specific skills, usually from former NFL coaches and players, as well as access to a nutritionist, massage and physical therapists and more.

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Where the programs vary is the path a facility takes to achieve this shared goal. Selecting the proper training program has become an important part of the NFL pre-draft process and numerous Valley-based facilities rank among the elite.

Command Performance
No Valley-based facility has made more of an impact on the NFL Draft than Athlete’s Performance Institute, which began offering Combine training in 2001. Their clientele list reads like a who’s who of NFL players, as founder Mark Verstegen and his crew have trained 257 draft picks, including 53 first rounders and the last four number one overall picks.

API offers 28 specialists that focus on speed, strength, nutrition, position specific, chiropractic, physical therapy and on-site meal preparation by a culinary team. They also provide a specialist for the Wonderlic Exam, the 50-question aptitude test given to all NFL draft prospects, and a media specialist, who works with the athletes on improving their interview skills and dealing with the media.

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API has four facilities nationwide. In 2009, its Arizona facility relocated from Tempe to its current luxurious location in North Phoenix. This facility is as high end as they come and offer too many amenities to list in their entirety.

This year’s class of 22 NFL hopefuls include former Sun Devils Chris McGaha and Dexter Davis as well as Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate and Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.

A Combine pioneer
Warren Anderson, executive director of the Phoenix-based Make Plays.com Center for Human Performance is considered a pioneer of Combine training when he began his program in 1985 at the urging of Bruce Allen, now the Washington Redskins general manager.

“We worked together in the USFL,” Anderson recalled. “Then Bruce went into the agent business and I was just starting up in the training business. He told me I should consider doing Combine training for his athletes, so he could offer them a competitive advantage.”

Anderson has nearly 30 years experience and, along with his team of former NFL coaches and players, work toward improving football skills through the Makeplays Combine Training Program where athletes train twice a day, 5 – 6 days a week. Since launching combine training, Anderson has worked with more than 500 players that were drafted in the NFL, including 41 first-round draft picks.

No Doubt
Another major player in pre-Combine training is Brett Fischer of Phoenix-based Fischer Sports Physical Therapy and Conditioning. The facility is well known for its work with baseball players but for more than 10 years, Fischer has partnered with Will Sullivan to train an average of 10-15 players per year through his No Doubt! Football, NFL Combine Training Camp.

While Fischer has trained five first-round picks and six-second-round picks, he has established his reputation for training many unheralded players and turning them into higher than expected picks.

“These are the kind of guys I like working on,” said Fischer, who has more than 20 years of sports conditioning and rehabilitation experience. “I’m not downplaying the importance of also working with the first-round picks but it’s also important to find the guys that no one projected very high that go and do well.”

Fischer also prides himself on 40-yard dash training as many athletes he worked with went on to set Combine records.

Diamonds in the rough
Other NFL Combine training options include Triple Threat Performance in Tempe, which will train more than 20 athletes this year and is growing its reputation in this area. Triple Threat boasts former Olympian Dan O-Brien on its coaching staff.

The IKEI Performance NFL Draft Preparation Program is limited to 10 players each year. Founder Chad Ikei has more than 20 years of experience and a background in strength and power sports. IKEI Performance has locations in Scottsdale and Chandler.

Speed specialists know about Mo Streety, who has worked with athletes for 11 years. Players he has worked with include Darrelle Revis, Roddy White and Terrell Suggs.

Coach Gary Zauner was an NFL special teams coach for 13 years including with the Arizona Cardinals. He has carved out a niche for working with punters, kickers and long snappers and holds annual camps in Scottsdale to prepare prospects for the NFL Draft.

With millions of dollars potentially at stake, making a great impression at the NFL Combine and ensuing Pro Day workouts have taken on greater importance. Leading up the NFL Draft, many players will climb up the rankings of prospects, as they gain favor in the eyes of those who have scrutinized their very move. And once the names are called on April 22, smiles will come across the faces of many Valley-based sports performance professionals knowing they played an important role in prepping members of the Class of 2010 for their chance at a career in the NFL.

Note: This story originally ran in the February issue of MVP Magazine, the first ever interactive digital sports magazine. Read the current of MVP Magazine at www.mvptoday.com

Tags: 2010 NFL Combine, Athlete's Performance, Brett Fischer, Chad Ikei, Chris McGaha, Fischer Sports, Gary Zauner, Ikei Performance, MakePlays.com, Mo Streety, Warren Anderson
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Warner Analyzes Super Bowl QBs

February 3rd, 2010

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner spoke with Yahoo! Sports and broke down the two Super Bowl quarterbacks.

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Former Arizona Cardinal Eric Green Sued For Sodomizing a Transgender

January 29th, 2010

The New York Daily News is reporting today that former Arizona Cardinal Eric Green is the target of a $10 million lawsuit for sexual assault against a transgender, who says he forceably sodomized her in early 2009.

The two met in a Scottsdale, Ariz., casino in early 2009 when Green still played for the Arizona Cardinals, the 38-year-old woman who lives on the East Side of New York says in papers filed on January 21 in federal court in Florida, where Green was born and lives.

They went back to his condo, where Green, 27, assaulted her, she charges. He then got “extremely agitated and threatening,” according to court documents, and warned: “This never happened. You’d better not tell.”

Green played in 51 games with the Arizona Cardinals from 2005-08. He was listed by NFL.com as a member of the San Francisco 49ers last year but didn’t play a game.

To read more, visit the New York Daily News web site at: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/01/28/2010-01-28_nfl_player_city_sued_by_transgender.html#ixzz0e1R0L588

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Kurt Warner Expected to Announce Retirement Today

January 29th, 2010

Cardinals Warner Football Barring the implementation of a Jay Leno to Conan O’Brien succession plan, it is expected that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will announce his retirement at a 1 p.m. press conference today.

Warner has overcome the odds during his 12-year NFL career and put together a resume that will likely garner him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame upon his eligibility.

His days as a starter appeared through when he joined the Cardinals from the New York Giants in 2005. During his five seasons in Arizona, Warner played a key role in bringing respectability to the hapless franchise while resurrecting his career at the same time.

His last two years have been most impressive, including his play during the Cardinals surprising run to the Super Bowl during the 2008 season.

Despite being 38, Warner still has the skills to continue playing but it appears he may have begun thinking about retirement this season while suffering a concussion that kept him out of a game.

He also suffered a big hit against New Orleans in the NFC Divisional Playoff game which likely served as the final nail in his coffin.

If Warner does retire today, the Cardinals not only lose one of the best players in franchise history but the NFL is losing one of its all-time good guys.

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Video Recap: Saints 45, Cardinals 14

January 16th, 2010

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Everything that could have gone wrong for the Arizona Cardinals did during their 45-14 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. Watch a video recap of the game from the Superdome.

The Cardinals started strong when Tim Hightower ripped a 70-yard touchdown run on the Cards first offensive play to give them a quick 7-0 lead.

Disaster struck from their as the Cards defense was unable to stop the Saints powerful offense as New Orleans went on to outscore the NFC West champs 45-7 from that point.

Reggie Bush had two touchdowns, including one on an 83-yard punt return in the third quarter that sealed the Cards fate.

Arizona lost Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Antrel Rolle to injury in the first half, joining Anquan Boldin and Gerald Hayes who didn’t start.

59301256 Kurt Warner also missed a portion of the second quarter with a chest injury when he was drilled by a Saints defender after throwing an interception.

Warner returned but didn’t finish the game as Matt Leinart took over midway through the fourth quarter and the Saints leading by 31.

Rumors continued to swirl about Warner’s future. If the future Hall of Famer does decide to retire, it will be following one of the most frustrating playoff performances of his career as he finished 17 of 26 for 205 yards no touchdowns and one interception.

His counterpart Drew Brees was his usual amazing self going 23 of 32 for 247 yards and three touchdowns. Brees had lots of time throughout the game to pick apart the Cards depleted secondary and could have posted much more impressive numbers if needed.

The Cardinals finish the season on a disappointing note but turned their nose on history by becoming a rare Super Bowl losing team to reach the postseason. Now the team will turn its attention to April’s NFL Draft with the hopes that quarterback won’t be one of the pressing positions they need to address.

Tags: Anquan Boldin, Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Drew Brees, Gerald Hayes, Kurt Warner, New Orleans Saints, Tim Hightower
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Watch Live! Arizona Cardinals Rally

January 15th, 2010

Watch the Arizona Cardinals rally at Sky Harbor Airport live as they depart for their NFC Divisional Playoff matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.

Among those expected to attend are: Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Phoenix City Council Members and Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, team president Michael Bidwill and head coach Ken Whisenhunt, along with players and cheerleaders and the team mascot, Big Red.

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Kurt Warner: Hall of Famer or Not?

January 14th, 2010

As rumors continue to swirl about Kurt Warner contemplating retirement after this season, discussions about whether or not he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of fame are also heating up again. Mark Krieger from Fox Sports chimed in with his opinion.

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Video: Dansby Fumble Recovery; Celebration

January 11th, 2010

Relieve the excitement of the Karlos Dansby game-winning fumble recovery and the celebration that ensued.

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Cards-Packers Game Ratings

January 11th, 2010

The ratings are in for the NFL Wildcard weekend and the Arizona Cardinals – Green Bay Packers matchup did well.

The instant classic that saw the Cardinals beat the Packers 51-45 in overtime attracted a 21.8 overnight Nielsen rating Sunday. That figure was tops among the four Wildcard telecasts.

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Video: Cardinals 51, Packers 45 OT

January 11th, 2010

NFL Playoffs

Watch highlights from the Arizona Cardinals 51-45 overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers in a classic NFC Wildcard matchup at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday.

With the victory, Arizona (11-6) will travel to New Orleans for the NFC Divisional Championship Game next Saturday at 2:30 Arizona time.

NFL/ Karlos Dansby’s 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown in overtime ended the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history. The teams combined for 1,024 yards. Arizona had 531, including 156 rushing, against a Packers defense ranked No. 2 overall, No. 1 against the run. The 13 touchdowns was an NFL playoff record.

The Cardinals twice owned a 17-point leads in the first half but Green Bay battled back and tied the game at 38 early in the fourth quarter.

Spencer Havner caught a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers with 1:52 remaining in the game to tie the game at 45.

Neil Rackers missed a 34-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining to send the game into overtime.

Kurt Warner, who is playing while surrounded by increasing reports that he will retire after this season, finished 29 of 33 for 379 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions.

Aaron Rodgers was also impressive finishing 28 of 42 for a Packers postseason-record 422 yards and four TDs. He also had two turnovers that led to 13 Arizona points, including the the game-ending fumble in overtime.

Arizona played without receiver Anquan Boldin but they didn’t miss him. Steve Breaston had seven catches for 125 yards and a touchdown in his place.

Early Doucet moved into Breaston’s number three receiver slot and had six catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns.

Beanie Wells rushed for 91 yards on 14 carries, or 6.5 per attempt.

Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Beanie Wells, Early Doucet, Green Bay Packers, Kurt Warner, Spencer Havner, Steve Breaston
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Three Cardinals Among Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists

January 8th, 2010

Football HOF The NFL announced its 15 modern-era finalists who will be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame when the Hall’s Selection Committee meets in South Florida on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Three of the finalists have ties to the Cardinals.

Former Head Coach Don Coryell, running back Emmitt Smith and assistant head coach Russ Grimm were all among the 15 finalists.

Since Coryell retired prior to the 2007 change in coach’s eligibility, he has been eligible the longest of the modern-era nominees, 23 years.

Coryell would be the 12th long-time member of the Arizona (Chicago, St. Louis) Cardinals franchise to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Other Cardinals to be elected include Charles Bidwill, Jimmy Conzelman, Dan Dierdorf, John “Paddy” Driscoll, Dick “Night Train” Lane, Ollie Matson, Ernie Nevers, Jackie Smith, Charley Trippi, Roger Wehrli, and Larry Wilson. He would also be the 16th modern-era coach elected to the Hall of Fame.

Grimm has been eligible 14 years. He would be the 13th modern-era player who played primarily as a guard to be elected.

Don Coryell bio

Don Coryell Head Coach … Washington … 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers … 14 seasons, 195 games … Regular season record 111-83-1 … Post season record 3-6 … Overall record 114-89-1 … Took over Cardinals team that hadn’t won title of any kind since 1948 … After 4-9-1 inaugural season took team to playoffs, 10-4 record … “Big Red” won NFC Eastern Divisional title 1974, 1975 … Named consensus NFL Coach of the Year, 1974 … Narrowly missed playoffs in 1976 despite finishing 10-4 … Record of 31-11, 1974-76 marked most successful three-year stretch in franchise’s history … Again inherited a team that hadn’t won title in many years when he took over as coach of Chargers four games into 1978 season … Installed new explosive offense soon labeled “Air Coryell” … Chargers led NFL in passing six straight seasons, amassed more than 24,000 yards from 1978 to 1983 … QB Dan Fouts blossomed to become first player in NFL history to record three straight 4,000-yard seasons … Coryell succeeded in turning Chargers into one of NFL’s elite teams … Captured three AFC Western Division titles (1979-1981) … Named AFC Coach of the Year in 1979 … Born October 17, 1924 in Seattle, Washington.

Russ Grimm bio

Russ Grimm Guard … 6-3, 273 … Pittsburgh … 1981-1991 Washington Redskins … 11 seasons, 140 games … Selected in third round (69th player overall) in 1981 NFL Draft … Originally pegged to play center, moved to left guard as rookie … Immediate starter on line that earned nickname “The Hogs” … Teaming with tackle Joe Jacoby, formed perhaps most punishing side of an offensive line in football at the time … With Grimm’s speed and strength, Redskins rode success of dominating running attack to victory in Super Bowl XVII in which John Riggins rushed for then-record 166 yards … During playoff run that year, team averaged 152 yards rushing … Following 1983 season, Grimm was selected to first of four straight Pro Bowls … Also marked start of four consecutive years (1983-86) of All-Pro recognition … Also named All-NFC in each of those seasons … In 1987 moved to center and started five games before being sidelined until season finale with knee injury … Missed 11 games in 1988 with knee injury … Appeared in five NFC championship games and four Super Bowls including wins in Super Bowls XVII, XXII, XXVI … Elected to NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team … Born May 2, 1959 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.

Emmitt Smith bio

Emmitt Smith Running Back … 5-9, 207 … Florida … 1990-2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2003-04 Arizona Cardinals … 15 playing seasons, 226 games … Selected by Dallas in first round (17th player overall) of 1990 draft … Rushed for 937 yards, 11 touchdowns to earn Offensive Rookie of the Year honors … Second season rushed for league-leading 1,563 yards … Won rushing crowns in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995 … Led NFL in rushing touchdowns three times and accumulated 277 pass receptions during that same five-season period … In 1995, recorded career highs for rushing yards (1,773), rushing touchdowns (25), and receptions (62) … Major contributor to Cowboys Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII, XXX victories … Named first-team All-Pro 1992-95 … In 1993, named NFL’s MVP and MVP in Super Bowl XXVIII … After narrowly missing the 1,000-yard mark as rookie, embarked on a record run of 11 straight seasons with 1,000 yards rushing … Streak came to end in 2002 when he missed the 1,000-yard mark by 25 yards … On Oct. 27, 2002 in game vs. Seattle Seahawks, he supplanted Walter Payton as the NFL’s all-time rushing leader … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s … Career totals of 18,355 yards and a 164 touchdowns rushing, 515 receptions for 3,224 yards and 11 touchdowns … Born May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida.

Tags: Don Coryell, Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, Russ Grimm
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Cardinals 2010 Opponents Announced

January 7th, 2010

The NFL announced opponents for teams during the 2010 season. Take a look at who the Cardinals will play against next season.

Dates and times will be announced during the offseason. In addition to its NFC West divisional opponents, the Arizona Cardinals will face all the teams from the NFC South and the AFC West, Dallas and Minnesota.

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Home: St. Louis, San Francisco, Seattle, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Denver, Oakland, Dallas
Away: St. Louis, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Carolina, Kansas City, San Diego, Minnesota

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Day and Time Announced for Arizona Cardinals Wild Card Playoff Game

January 3rd, 2010

The NFL announced its playoff schedule Sunday night and we now know a day and time for the NFC Wild Card matchup between the #4 seed Arizona Cardinals (10-6) and #5 seed Green Bay Packers (11-5) at University of Phoenix Stadium.

The Cardinals playoff game is scheduled for Sunday, January 10th at 2:40 p.m. Arizona time on FOX.

Starting on Monday at 7 a.m. Arizona time Cardinals playoff tickets will be available exclusively on-line and only to Arizona residents. These tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and are available to customers with Arizona billing addresses only.

On Tuesday at 7 a.m., tickets will be available nationwide through Ticketmaster by phone and on-line. At 8:30 a.m., fans can purchase tickets in person at the Cardinals Tempe training facility box office and at the University of Phoenix Stadium box office. They will also be available in-person at participating Ticketmaster outlets (hours vary by location).

There will be a limit of 8 tickets on all transactions.

NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND

Saturday, January 9

AFC: 4:30 PM (ET) New York Jets (8-7) at Cincinnati (10-5) (NBC-TV)
NFC: 8:00 PM (ET) Philadelphia (11-5) at Dallas (11-5) (NBC-TV)

Sunday, January 10

AFC: 1:00 PM (ET) Baltimore (9-7) at New England (10-6) (CBS-TV)
NFC: 4:40 PM (ET) Green Bay (11-5) at Arizona (10-6) (FOX-TV)

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Video: Packers 33, Cardinals 7

January 3rd, 2010

Watch video highlights from the Arizona Cardinals 33-7 loss to the Green Bay packers at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday afternoon.

With Minnesota beating the Giants, Arizona (10-6) only played most of their starters for less than two quarters but trailed 16-0 with them in the game.

Green Bay played its starters for three quarters.

Third string QB Brian St. Pierre threw a touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald for Arizona’s only points.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie left the game in the first half with a knee injury.

Anquan Boldin also went out with an ankle injury in the third quarter shortly after becoming the first receiver in Cardinals history to post five 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

Calais Campbell suffered a thumb injury.

The two teams will meet again in the wildcard round of the NFC playoffs next week in Glendale. The day and time will be announced by the NFL Sunday night.

Playoff tickets go on sale Monday to Arizona residents only.

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Brian St. Pierre, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Green Bay Packers, Larry Fitzgerald
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Dome Sweet Dome. Retractable Roofs = Waste of Money

January 3rd, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVP Today

It turns out that even a beautiful, sunny 68-degree day still isn’t balmy enough to warrant having the roof open during an Arizona Cardinals game, which begs the question, “Why would any stadium have a retractable roof when they are never open during events anyway?”

Chargers Cardinals Football During Sunday’s home game against the Packers, FOX analyst Tim Ryan said he asked Cardinals President Michael Bidwill why the roof at University of Phoenix Stadium was closed. Bidwill said he did it to keep the fans in the northwest corner of the stadium comfortable as temperatures are 15 degrees higher there when the roof is open.

Bidwill was right in keeping the roof closed. Sports franchises need to keep their paying customers happy. But since it was 68 degrees at the time, that means it felt like it was 83 degrees in the NW corner. If 83 degrees is unbearable for those fans, they need to find another part of the country to live.

It’s like when you are driving in your vehicle with the family and one person is either hot and wants a window open or is cold and wants the heat on. Unless everyone is in agreement, what happens? Nothing. Majority rules. Suck it up. People love to complain for the sake of complaining. Ask anyone who works in retail or service industries.

Colts Bills Football And when did comfort become such an important factor when attending a live sporting event? Have you ever sat within the first 20 rows at a hockey game? It’s cold. The crew at Jobing.com Arena aren’t going to crank the heat because you forgot to wear a sweatshirt. Fans at most football stadiums around the country accept the weather maladies that go with watching their team in person. In Phoenix? It becomes a battle of the thermostat.

Unfortunately, it usually only takes a couple of whiny fans who complain about being uncomfortable to ruin the natural atmosphere of an outside game for the other 65,000 fans. This happens at Diamondbacks games all the time to the point where the roof at Chase Field is rarely open and anyone who watches games there will tell you that the difference in watching a baseball game with the roof open is huge.

There are financial advantages to building a stadium with a retractable roof and if that is the major reason why a team includes one on a new facility, so be it. But when the teams promote that feature as a way to enjoy a game with the roof open, and then the roof is never open, that feature seems useless.

For those teams who are out there, planning on building a new stadium, don’t bother with a retractable roof. Just go with the dome.

And for any fan base that has a team that is building a new stadium, be forewarned. The roof will rarely be open.

Many people ask, “What is the big deal?” It’s the point that a minority of whiny people are dictating the circumstancs under which the majority of fans will watch a game, and that is annoying.

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Michael Bidwill, retractable roof, University of Phoenix stadium
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Video Analysis: Cards-Packers

January 2nd, 2010

ESPN NFL analysts Mark Schlereth and Tedy Bruschi discuss the Cardinals-Packers game.

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Arizona Cardinals Playoff Tickets go on Sale Monday

December 31st, 2009

Arizona Cardinals playoff tickets go on sale Monday for Arizona residents.

There will be a limit of 8 tickets on all transactions.

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Cardinals Should Consider Leach as Offensive Coordinator

December 31st, 2009

Texas Tech Leach Fired Football

Call former Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach a lot of things, crazy, nutty, eccentric just don’t forget to call him an offensive innovator.

Leach figures to be in demand as an offensive coordinator by teams that recognize his talents and the Arizona Cardinals should be on the list.

There are a few reasons why the Arizona Cardinals should consider hiring Leach as their offensive coordinator. First, they don’t have one. Russ Grimm and Mike Miller split running game and passing game duties respectively while Ken Whisenhunt calls the plays.

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This is a ridiculous set up. Whisenhunt enjoys play calling but he has enough to do during a game. Get a separate designated play caller in there.

Russ Grimm seems a logical choice to replace Jim Zorn as coach of the Washington Redskins. He should have been chosen two years ago when Zorn got the gig. They won’t make that mistake again. If Grimm did leave, Leach could slide in as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator.

Another reason Leach should be considered is Whisenhunt likes unorthodox play calling and isn’t afraid of the occasional gadget play. Leach certainly is unorthodox but he is also innovative and Whisenhunt is open minded enough to accept that.

Also, the Cardinals run many multi wide receiver sets in a pass-happy offense, which isn’t a far cry from the spread offense Leach ran at Texas Tech. Imagine the damage Leach could do with the Cardinals offensive talent.

Unfortunately, there are also a number of reasons why this will never happen.

First, the Cardinals would likely have to pay Leach a healthy bounty to secure his talents. For a team that is reportedly squeezing their strength and conditioning coach on a new contract and made less that attractive two-year offers to existing coaches, paying up for Leach seems unlikely.

Leach’s quirky personality may also present a problem. His idiosyncrasies reportedly were a reason why Texas Tech jumped on the chance to fire him when the opportunity presented itself.

Finally, the Cardinals figure to make a playoff run so many college and NFL teams will have a chance to talk to him in the meantime.

Predictions for football teams are often based on additions and subtractions on the field. Often times, changes made on the sidelines can have just as large of an affect and the addition of Leach could prove such a choice for the Cardinals.

Tags: Jim Zorn, Ken Whisenhunt, Mike Leach, Mike Miller, Russ Grimm, Texas Tech, Washington Redskins
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Anquan Boldin Discusses Future

December 30th, 2009

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin addresses another potential Super Bowl run and his future with the Cardinals in an interview with Fox Sports Jay Glazer.

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10 Cardinals Earn Pro Bowl Recognition

December 30th, 2009

The Arizona Cardinals are among the best teams in the NFL so it makes sense that four players were named to the NFL Pro Bowl with six others named alternates.

Safety Adrian Wilson (3rd), defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (2nd) and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald were named starters while cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (1st) was named as the third CB and is a reserve.

Last week, Wilson became the 10th player in NFL history with at least 20 sacks and 20 interceptions in a career.

Dockett leads all defensive tackles with seven sacks.

Fitzgerald is tied for the NFL lead with 12 TD catches. He scored two touchdowns in last year’s contest and was named the game’s MVP.

Rodgers-Cromartie leads the NFC with 25 passes defensed.

Punter Ben Graham, quarterback Kurt Warner, safety Antrel Rolle, tackle Levi Brown, kicker Neil Rackers and special teamer Sean Morey.

The 2010 Pro Bowl is only the second Pro Bowl to be played in the same city as the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Coliseum hosted the first Super Bowl on January 15, 1967 and the Pro Bowl the following week.

Each player on the winning Pro Bowl team receives $45,000, while each player on the losing squad earns $22,500.

Tags: Adrian Wilson, Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals, Ben Graham, Darnell Dockett, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Levi Brown, Neil Rackers, NFL Pro Bowl, Sean Morey
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How Did the Cards Fare in Week 17 NFL Power Rankings?

December 29th, 2009

MVP collected Week 17 NFL power rankings from a dozen web sites to see how the Arizona Cardinals fare heading into the final week of the regular season.

BTW, MVP would list the Cardinals at #7 behind Indy, San Diego, New Orleans, Philly, New England and Green Bay.

ESPN #6
A shot at higher seeding gives the Cardinals something to gain against the Packers in their Week 17 matchup. (Sando)

USA Today #6
They think they’re better than the 2008 team. They’re right.

NBC Sports #6
Don’t look now, but this team still has a shot at a bye.

NFL Fanhouse #7
Peter King reports that the Cardinals may be the Cardinals again this year. And while it’s easy to mock him for such a statement, it’s quite true; the Cardinals are a dangerous, underrated team — not to mention that they’re better than last year’s rendition — who are peaking at the right time. Added bonus: they won 10 games in a single season for the first time since 1976.

Bleacher Report #7
The Cardinals have clinched the NFC West again and could be a problem for many teams with a hot Kurt Warner and his receiving crew. This defense has improved, and Beanie Wells is running the ball well.

Fan IQ #8
They’ve broken the Super Bowl loser’s curse, and they’re heading back to the playoffs… and the Steelers, who beat them in the Super Bowl, are still on the bubble. Funny how these things work.

The Big lead #8
The NFC’s great enigma. They could get blown out wild card weekend, they could make the Super Bowl, there’s really no way of knowing. A nightmare matchup for either the Saints or Vikings in the divisional round, though.

CBS Sports #9
Don’t count out the reigning NFC champions. They can score and they have a good defense. They will be a tough team to get past in the playoffs.

FOX Sports #9
Most overlooked stat of Week 16? Try Arizona, which won its 10th game in a season for the first time since 1976. Think of that for a moment: 33 years ago, America’s bicentennial year, little Kurt Warner was five years old (while most of the other NFL star QBs and over half the league’s current rosters were not even born yet).

National Football Post #10
The Cards are laying in the weeds out west, and still will be a tough matchup if they protect the ball in January with Warner and company.

Oregon Live! #10
Could the Cardinals be poised for another red-hot playoff run?

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Video Recap: Cardinals 31, Rams 10

December 27th, 2009

Watch video highlights from the Arizona Cardinals 31-10 victory over the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday.

With the win, Arizona (10-5) reached double digit victories in a season for the first time since moving to Phoenix in 1988.

Kurt Warner threw two touchdowns, giving him 101 as an Arizona Cardinal. He becomes only the second play in NFL history to throw 100 touchdowns with two teams. Fran Tarkenton is the other.

Safety Adrian Wilson also reached a milestone by becoming only the 10th player in NFL history with both 20 career sacks and 20 career interceptions.

Arizona closes out the regular season next Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Tags: Adrian Wilson, Arizona Cardinals, Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
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Video Preview: Cards vs. Rams

December 27th, 2009

FOX analyst Tim Ryan previews Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals – St. Louis Rams game at University of Phoenix Stadium.

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Video Highlights: Cardinals 31, Lions 24; Cards Win NFC West

December 20th, 2009

Watch video highlights from the Arizona Cardinals 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday afternoon.

Arizona (9-5) led 17-0 at the half only to see Detroit score 17 unanswered points in the third quarter to tie the game. The Cardinals won their second consecutive NFC West title with their win and San Francisco’s loss to Philadelphia later Sunday.

Anquan Boldin’s 5-yard touchdown catch with 1:54 remaining in the game put the Cardinals ahead to stay in a game where they had to work harder for a victory than anticipated against the 2-12 Lions. Boldin led Arizona receivers with six catches for 72 yards and the score.

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Beanie Wells may have grabbed the starting running back gig with Sunday’s performance after rushing for 110 yards on just 17 carries. His longest run was 34 yards. He added an 18-yard touchdown early in the fourth that put Arizona ahead 24-17.

Larry Fitzgerald eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving in the game and added his league-leading 11th touchdown of the season with a 1-yard touchdown grab late in the first quarter.

Quarterback Kurt Warner wasn’t at his best finishing 23 of 37 for 233 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw an interception that was returned 100-yards for a touchdown by Louis Delmas for Detroit’s first score of the game midway through the third. Arizona appeared to be on its way to adding at least three points with a field goal which would have effectively buried Detroit. Instead, the play swung momentum in Detroit’s favor and Arizona battled the rest of the way to escape with the victory.

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