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Mailbag: Chiefs-Rams trade idea
3 days ago - espn.go.com
Tom from Orange County, Calif., writes: Mike, longtime Rams fan. Thanks for the coverage. Trade question for you: What do you think about Adam Carriker and the rd pick to Kansas City for Glenn Dorsey? Both players have not lived up to expectations and are playing out of position. Each could use a Read More »
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Kiper mock update: Cardinals at No. 26
6 days ago - espn.go.com
Mel Kiper has replaced nose tackle Dan Williams with linebacker Jerry Hughes in projecting which player Arizona might select th overall in the draft. I'm updating the pre-combine and post-combine items making sense of first-round choices for NFC West teams, concluding with the Cardinals: . Ari Read More »
3. Draft Watch: NFC West
7 days ago - espn.go.com
Each Wednesday leading up to the NFL draft (April -), the ESPN.com blog network will take a division-by-division look at key aspects of the draft. Today's topic: Recent history. Arizona Cardinals Seven of the nine players Arizona has drafted among the top picks since project as starter Read More »
4. Post-combine update: Cardinals at No. 26
14 days ago - espn.go.com
Mel Kiper had nose tackle Dan Williams to Arizona with the th overall choice in his pre-combine Insider mock draft. I'm revisiting the pre-combine item making sense of first-round choices for NFC West teams, adding post-combine thoughts, concluding with the Cardinals: . Arizona Cardinals Mel Read More »
5. Pack Your Bags: Veterans On The Bubble
25 days ago - ari.scout.com
... only punter Ben Graham as the successor to Kurt Warner s old timers throne, Robinson may not be in line for that position much longer. Many Cardinals experts are high on the selection of Terrence Cody in the first round. If the Cardinals were to pick Cody, the presence of Gabe Watson and Alan Branch would make Robinson the odd man out. His age ( in June) and sagging productivity ( tackles and . sacks per season over the last three years) have him in an uncertain position for next season. Robinson has been a solid locker room presence for the team, but his diminishing skills ... Read More »
6. Ex-ASU player, current Saints snapper Kyle enjoying career
40 days ago - azcentral.com
... ass," Leisle said. "I'm not a lazy person. That's why Im bitter about getting cut over there (Arizona) because I was far from lazy and some guys were lazier over there. But what are you going to do?" Leisle declined to identify the lazy Cardinals, but he was beaten out for a backup's job by Alan Branch . The Saints picked Leisle up for insurance purposes, but he had knee problems and recently underwent surgery. Freeney improving Colts coach Jim Caldwell says injured star Dwight Freeney is rapidly improving as Sunday's Super Bowl approaches. The All-Pro defensive end has not practiced ... Read More »
7. Evaluating the defensive front
43 days ago - azcentral.com
... next few years. Dockett has two years left on his contract and wants it re-worked, meaning he wants more money. He should get it because impact defensive ends are hard to find, and the Cardinals don't have a replacement ready. The situation at nose tackle isn't as settled. Gabe Watson and Alan Branch have had every opportunity to replace Bryan Robinson in the starting lineup but haven't been able to do it. Robinson is too technically sound, and even at , he's durable. Watson has missed time with knee troubles over the past two seasons, and Branch has been moved to end. The Cardinals ... Read More »
8. Improving in 2010: Cardinals' Draft Needs
53 days ago - ari.scout.com
... Saints, the Cardinals looked like a team without the depth to handle losing players. If the Cardinals decide on selecting another rushing linebacker to compete with Cody Brown, then Jerry Hughes ( TCU ) may still available near the end of the first round. Defensive Tackle: Bryan Robinson , Alan Branch , and Gabe Watson combined for three sacks last season. Kevin Williams of Minnesota has twice as many by himself. The Cardinals have to improve on their interior line and provide help for Darnell Dockett and Calais Campbell . Dockett was a one man wrecking crew, but other teams must pay ... Read More »
9. Kiper mock 1.0: Thoughts on Cardinals
55 days ago - espn.go.com
Mel Kiper's first mock draft for serves as a good conversation starter for NFC West fans looking forward to April. After assessing projections for the Rams, Seahawks and ers, I'll continue with a look at Kiper's plans for the Cardinals, who hold the th choice. . Arizona Cardinals: Dan W Read More »
10. After being rocked by Packers, Arizona's defense now must face Brees& ...
63 days ago - chicagotribune.com
... into the hands of Karlos Dansby, who returned it yards for a touchdown. Then there were the game's opening minutes, when Dansby broke up Rodgers' pass and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie intercepted. On Green Bay's next possession, Dansby stripped the ball from Donald Driver and Alan Branch recovered for the Cardinals. Arizona converted both turnovers into touchdowns. Arizona added a field goal a short time later, but a - lead was hardly enough as Rodgers, throwing the ball all over the field, brought the Packers back twice to tie it. "It's hard to ... Read More »
11. Game review: Cardinals 51, Packers 45, OT
63 days ago - jsonline.com
... fewest regular-season turnovers in the NFL () but had three Sunday, and Dansby was in on all of them. On Green Bay's first two possessions, he broke up Aaron Rodgers' game-opening pass and teammate Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie intercepted. Then, he stripped the ball from Donald Driver and Alan Branch recovered for Arizona. The Cardinals cashed in for touchdowns on both early miscues, and Green Bay had to play catch-up. In overtime, cornerback Michael Adams knocked the ball out of Rodgers' hand. It bounced off Rodgers' foot and into the hands of Dansby, who ran yards for the decisive ... Read More »
13. Warner Addresses Retirement Talk
65 days ago - ari.scout.com
... shootout for Arizona. LINEUP WATCH: Starting right defensive end Calais Campbell became a part-time player against the Packers after suffering a fractured thumb in the season finale. Campbell is wearing a cast while playing, and that limits his ability to take on blockers and shed them. Alan Branch started in his place and did a reasonably good job, especially against the run. Branch won't play much in passing situations, giving way to veteran Bertrand Berry , one of the team's best pass rushers. Branch has come a long way this season, however, and the former second round pick is no ... Read More »
14. Last bounce goes Cards' way
65 days ago - philly.com
... and allowed by the Packers (-) in their storied, -game playoff history. Dansby started and ended the game with big plays. He broke up Rodgers' opening pass and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie intercepted. The next time the Packers got the ball, Dansby stripped Donald Driver and Arizona's Alan Branch recovered. With Anquan Boldin sidelined with ankle and knee injuries, Warner threw two touchdown passes to Larry Fitzgerald, two to Early Doucet and one to Steve Breaston, who caught seven passes for yards. The previous playoff game to end on a defensive touchdown was Jan. , , ... Read More »
15. POSTSEASON RECORDS FALL, CARDS WIN
65 days ago - kansas.com
... allowed by the Packers (-) in their storied -game playoff history. Dansby started and ended the game with big plays. He broke up Rodgers' game-opening pass and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie intercepted. The next time the Packers got the ball, Dansby stripped Donald Driver and Arizona's Alan Branch recovered. With Anquan Boldin sidelined with ankle and knee injuries, Warner threw two touchdown passes to Larry Fitzgerald, two to Early Doucet and one to Steve Breaston, who caught seven passes for yards. The previous playoff game to end on a defensive touchdown was Jan. , , ... Read More »
16. Defense supplies OT victory
65 days ago - post-gazette.com
... and allowed by the Packers (-) in their storied -game playoff history. Dansby started and ended the game with big plays. He broke up Rodgers' opening pass and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie intercepted. The next time the Packers got the ball, Dansby stripped Donald Driver and Arizona's Alan Branch recovered. With Anquan Boldin out with ankle and knee injuries, Warner threw two touchdown passes to Larry Fitzgerald, two to Early Doucet and one to Steve Breaston, who caught seven passes for yards. The previous playoff game to end on a defensive touchdown was Jan. , , when Al ... Read More »
17. Three turnovers doom Packers
65 days ago - eastvalleytribune.com
... updates are sent daily. You can unsubscribe at any time. Cardinals defensive tackle Alan Branch falls on a fumble during the Packers' second drive at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Jan. , . Ralph Freso, Tribune With seven wins in eight games to close out the regular season, the Green Bay Packers entered the playoffs as the hottest team in the NFC and with one of ... Read More »
18. Insider: Colledges holding penalty was a turning point
65 days ago - greenbaypressgazette.com
... tipped it, and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie picked it off, giving the Cardinals their first possession at the Packers -yard line. The Cards turned that into a touchdown.On the second play of the Packers next series, Dansby ripped the ball away from Driver, and defensive tackle Alan Branch recovered, giving the Cardinals possession at the Packers -yard line. The Packers had run three plays from scrimmage and were behind -. They trailed - before the end of the first quarter, were down - at halftime and - after the Cardinals scored on their opening possession of ... Read More »
19. Packers Trail Cardinals 24-10 At Halftime
65 days ago - packers.com
Two Green Bay turnovers in the first five minutes helped stake Arizona to an early - lead, and the Packers trail the Arizona Cardinals - at halftime. On the first play of the game, quarterback Aaron Rodgers' pass intended for tight end Donald Lee was tipped by linebacker Karlos Dansby and i Read More »
20. Rodgers Bounces Back After Tough Start
65 days ago - packers.com
GLENDALE, Ariz. - For Aaron Rodgers, his first postseason appearance neither started nor finished the way he would have liked, but in between those two plays, the Packers' signal caller played a big part in the Packers' rallying from a -point deficit in the second half. Rodgers, who finished the Read More »
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