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Wide Receiver Rank: #1
Overall: #10
Fitz had a run at the end of the season and in the playoffs that can't be forgotten. He was unreal in the playoffs, catching 30 passes for 546 yards and seven touchdowns in the Cardinals playoff run. He ended his entire season with six straight 100-yard games and touchdowns in eight of his last nine. Fitz finished with career highs in yards and touchdowns. He is the Cardinals top red-zone target at receiver, using his huge frame to out leap opposing defenders. Fitzgerald doesn't have top speed, but runs good routes and has great hands. He is as athletic as any receiver in the game. The Cardinals are a pass-first team, so Fitz gets plenty of chances as their top target in the passing game.
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Fitz moves to the top of our rankings this season at receiver. If his finish to last season is any indication, he is primed for a monster '09. Fitz has 95-plus receptions and at least 1,400 yards in three of his last four seasons. Expect more of the same and maybe even a few more scores this coming year. |
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| Bob McManaman and Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, report Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said he is upset that he has not been able to play at the level he was at last season so far this year. 'I don't think I'm playing on the same level I was last year. There's definitely a lot of things I need to improve on to get back to playing at that clip. But rest assured, I'll continue to bust my hump to get myself back there,' Fitzgerald said. |
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| Dan Bickley, of The Arizona Republic, reports the brother of Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, Marcus Fitzgerald, said via his Twitter account that Fitzgerald was not happy about his role in the offense during Week 2. Fitzgerald caught just four passes in the game. 'Just got off the phone with my brother. He's happy about the win. But PISSED he didn't get the ball thrown to him much!' Marcus Fitzgerald said. |
| Fantasy Impact: We wouldn't make too much of this. |
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| ESPN.com reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald was held under 100 yards receiving for the first time in seven games in Week 1. Fitzgerald had 71 receiving yards in the game. |
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| The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald caught six passes for 71 yards with a touchdown reception Week 1. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not his best game, but a solid performance by the No. 1 rated fantasy receiver. |
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| Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has agreed to restructure his contract to help the team create some more salary cap space. The restructuring involved incentives Fitzgerald could have earned this season. |
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| Jim Corbett, of USAToday.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald played with a broken left thumb and torn ligaments in two other fingers during the team's postseason run last season. |
| Fantasy Impact: That is pretty amazing, considering how well he played during that playoff stretch. |
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| Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, through his Twitter page, said he is reporting to the Cardinals' headquarters Wednesday, July 29, for the start of training camp. |
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| Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said on his Twitter page that this is the best he has ever felt entering a season. He said he has some new tricks up his sleeve for the upcoming season. |
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| Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald was OK after making an awkward catch during practice Monday, June 1. Fitzgerald did a split as he landed, his legs twisting as they went in opposite directions. He walked away gingerly with head athletic trainer Tom Reed at his side, but was able to return to action later in the practice. |
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| Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, according to a league source, might be on the cover of the Madden NFL 10 video game. Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu could appear with Fitzgerald on the cover. |
| Fantasy Impact: And talk of the Madden curse begins. Regardless, we are still ranking Fitz No. 1 in our receiver rankings this season. |
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