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OutlookThe Cardinals don't play in a great division, which is a good plus for them. They finished 8-8 last season despite having some erratic performances. Arizona did improve some this offseason, especially on the offensive side of the ball, but still don't have the makeup of a dominate team. The Cardinals likely finish anywhere from 7-9 to 9-7 - just missing out on the playoffs once again. |
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Kevin Kolb, QB. Kolb was supposed to have a breakout year last season, his first as a full-time starter from day one but things didn't go as expected. He battled some injury issues and struggled at times when playing. But he is healthy and has more weapons at receiver, including rookie Michael Floyd. Things are adding up for Kolb to have his best season as a pro. He is a good buy-low candidate for fantasy teams. |
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Chris Wells, RB. Wells had his best season as a pro last season but missed some time because of injury once again and had another knee surgery this offseason. You have to wonder if he'll hold up at this point. His price is likely going to be a lot steeper this year, so letting someone else grab Wells come draft day might be a good idea. Plus, Ryan Williams is healthy this year and looks to play a role at running back. He could cut into Wells' playing time. |
Team Notes| May 23, 10:03 AM |
Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams admitted he was scared to run the ball last season on his surgically repaired right knee. | | May 22, 01:43 PM |
Arizona Cardinals DEs Calais Campbell and Darnell Dockett have expressed optimism over their potential in Todd Bowles' defense. Though the coordinator said there isn't a dramatic difference in the new 3-4, which replaces Ray Horton's from last year, they're changing from two-gap DE attacks to one-gap, opening them up for more outside attacks on offensive linemen instead of merely taking up space. | | May 21, 08:03 PM |
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians was disappointed with his team during organized team activities Tuesday, May 21, and he singled out several players for making mental mistakes two weeks in a row. The Cardinals were ranked dead last in the league in total offense last year. | | May 21, 04:43 PM |
Arizona Cardinals TE Jeff King (knee) underwent knee surgery early in the offseason. The coaching staff hopes King can return to practice in early June. | | May 20, 03:43 PM |
Arizona Cardinals LB Daryl Washington has pleaded not guilty in a case in Phoenix where he was charged with aggravated assault and criminal trespass. He allegedly grabbed a woman by the throat and shoving her to the ground. | | May 19, 04:42 PM |
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he likes the deep pass QB Carson Palmer will be able to bring to the team. 'He's tough as nails. As good a deep-ball thrower as I've ever seen. I mean really accurate on the deep ball. He still has it. What he did last year with the [Oakland Raiders], in a crazy situation, I thought was very, very impressive,' Arians said. | | May 17, 07:42 PM |
Arizona Cardinals WR LaRon Byrd (neck) suffered a neck spasm during organized team activities Tuesday, May 14, but was able to return later in the week. | | May 16, 10:53 AM |
Arizona Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington has been suspended by the NFL for four games and potentially faces another suspension for an offseason arrest. Washington came into organized team activities as a second-string linebacker behind ILB Karlos Dansby, who is likely to replace Washington for the duration of his suspension. | | May 15, 06:23 PM |
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer said he wants to build chemistry with all of the wide receivers because he will not be able to throw to WR Larry Fitzgerald all the time. 'It's of the utmost importance to be on the same page with Larry, but it's of the utmost importance to be on the same page with every one of those guys because the ball can't always go to him,' Palmer said. 'I know that's not what he wants to hear, but that's the truth. There will be teams that key on him and there will be games where he doesn't have as many catches as other games. It's that much more important I have that rhythm and timing down with [WR Michael Floyd] and [WR Andre Roberts] and whoever that third and fourth guy is going to be.' | | May 15, 02:03 PM |
Arizona Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington spoke about his tumultuous offseason and upcoming suspension, but he did not have much to say. "I really can't talk about that right now," Washington said. "I'm pretty much limited in what I got to say but I'm going to let my attorney do his job and we'll go from there." "All I can do is come out here and work as hard as I can and let everything else play out," Washington added. "I don't like to bring a lot of attention to the team. I wish I could've just been more aware of a lot of situations obviously on both ends of the stick with the league and myself. All I want to do is move forward from here and just try to help my team and bring positive attention to the team." | | May 15, 09:43 AM |
Updating previous reports, Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby is guaranteed $1.75 million. | | May 15, 08:43 AM |
Arizona Cardinals OG Daryn Colledge has been lining up at right guard in OTAs. First-round pick OG Jonathan Cooper has served as the backup left guard. | | May 15, 12:03 AM |
Arizona Cardinals OG Jonathan Cooper served as the backup left guard in the first day of organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 14. OG Chilo Rachal worked with the first team, while OG Daryn Colledge worked as the starting right guard with OT Bobby Massie at right tackle. OT Nate Potter worked as the starting left tackle, as OT Levi J. Brown (triceps) continues to rehab from surgery. | | May 15, 12:03 AM |
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald will be lined up in different spots this year, sometimes working in the slot with WR Andre Roberts on the outside.
Fantasy Impact: Fitzgerald seems setup for a very good season after disappointing last year. | | May 15, 12:03 AM |
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd looked impressive in the first day of organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 14. He ran with the first team more than WR Andre Roberts, who also had a good showing. | | May 15, 12:03 AM |
Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby was running with the starting unit in the first day of organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 14. |
Offseason Keys|
QB Carson Palmer, QB Drew Stanton, RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Jarett Dillard, DL Frostee Rucker, DL Matt Shaughnessy, LB Lorenzo Alexander, LB Jasper Brinkley, LB Karlos Dansby, CB Antoine Cason, CB Bryan McCann, CB Jerraud Powers, SS Yeremiah Bell, SS Curt
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QB Brian Hoyer,
QB Kevin Kolb,
QB John Skelton,
RB LaRod Stephens-Howling,
RB Beanie Wells,
WR Early Doucet,
OT Adam Snyder,
LB Stewart Bradley,
LB Quentin Groves,
CB William Gay,
CB Greg Toler,
SS Adrian Wilson,
FS Kerry Rhodes.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 8 |
4:25PM |
at St Louis |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
4:05PM |
Detroit |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
at New Orleans |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
1:00PM |
at Tampa Bay |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
4:05PM |
Carolina |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
4:25PM |
at San Francisco |
| 7 | Oct 17 |
8:25PM |
Seattle |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
4:25PM |
Atlanta |
| -- Week 9 Bye -- |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
4:25PM |
Houston |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
1:00PM |
at Jacksonville |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
4:05PM |
Indianapolis |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
1:00PM |
at Philadelphia |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
4:25PM |
St Louis |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
at Tennessee |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
4:05PM |
at Seattle |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
4:25PM |
San Francisco |
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