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| The Cardinals defense didn't finish with a great ranking, but played at a high level near the end of the season, which helped fuel the Cardinals Super Bowl run. Arizona was an opportunistic defense, getting 13 interceptions and 17 fumble recoveries. This made up for a lot of the yards and points they allowed throughout the season. The secondary made plays, but could get better with the addition of Bryant McFadden to start alongside Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. And Adrian Wilson remains a top safety, doing well in run support and coverage. The secondary has a lot of potential. The Cardinals do a decent job of pressuring the quarterback with a lot of different options. They aren't afraid to blitz the quarterback. Steve Breaston should get both the punt and kick return duties with J.J. Arrington gone. Breaston is a better receiver than return man, but does an average job as a return specialist.
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The Cardinals are a decent platoon team. Their secondary has some potential and they'll get some sacks. But we wouldn't use them against a great offensive team. Arizona is capable of allowing some big point and yardage totals. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals have talked to DE Darnell Dockett about a contract extension, but general manager Rod Graves said nothing is imminent. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals DE Darnell Dockett recorded three of the team's four sacks in Week 12. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals DL Darnell Dockett was fined $7,500 Friday, Nov. 20, for his elbow to Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck in Week 10. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals DL Darnell Dockett (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals LB Gerald Hayes (back) and DL Darnell Dockett (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 5, but both are expected to play in Week 9. |
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| Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals DL Darnell Dockett (ankle) aggravated an ankle injury in Week 8 but returned to the game. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals DL Darnell Dockett says he will report to training camp and not allow his contract issues to affect his performance this season. Dockett made the comments in a series of messages posted on his Twitter page Monday, July 6. Dockett said he met recently with team officials and came away confident. Dockett has three years remaining on his contract, but wants a new deal. |
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| Arizona Cardinals DL Darnell Dockett reports on his Twitter page that he would like to be paid as one of the top five defensive tackles in the NFL. 'I want to thank Rod Woodson and Jamie Dukes for picking me in the NFL Top 5 D-tackles. I wish I can get paid like the top 5,' Dockett wrote on his Twitter page. Dockett had asked to be traded earlier this offseason. |
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| The agent for Arizona Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett, Drew Rosenhaus, reports on his Twitter page that while the team insists they will not trade Dockett, several teams would likely give up a first-round draft pick for his services. |
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| The Associated Press reports the Arizona Cardinals have sent DT Darnell Dockett (undisclosed) to undergo an MRI after he told the team he had an injury. |
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Injury Concern.