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With Rolle out the door, Cards turn to Rhodes

6 March 2010

Heading into the free agency period yesterday, Arizona knew they were going to have problems next year at safety if they didn’t make a move. But after watching their offer to bring back Antrel Rolle fall by the wayside, the Cards wasted little time in striking a deal with the Jets to get Kerry Rhodes [...]

Boldin trade talk heating up; Ravens, Chiefs lead the pack

5 March 2010

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Fri @ 5:25 pm – Boldin will get a new contract as well, according to Schefter… four years, $28 million 5:22 pm – The deal is all but done. Baltimore is sending their 3rd and 4th round picks in this year’s draft to Arizona and will receive Boldin plus the Cardinals’ fifth round selection. Ravens [...]

Boldin trade talk heating up; Miami in the mix

26 February 2010

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Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is no stranger to off-season trade discussions, having pushed for his team to deal him elsewhere multiple times in absence of a new contract to pay him a similar amount of money as his counterpart Larry Fitzgerald. Up to now though, Arizona has been unwilling to part with Boldin, preferring [...]

Cardinal rule: Defense keys road win over Giants

26 October 2009

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Game Recap: Arizona 24 – New York Giants 17 Known more for their offensive firepower than an overwhelming defense, the Cardinals flipped the script on Sunday night, bringing relentless pressure and forcing four turnovers in a season defining victory at the Meadowlands over the Giants. Coming off a tough road loss last week in New [...]

Spach down and out with ankle injury

12 October 2009

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Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic is reporting that Cardinals TE Steven Spach will be out indefinitely after he suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s win against the Houston Texans. Spach hasn’t really been a factor in Arizona’s offense, but it’s still one less weapon for QB Kurt Warner to use. As always, we’ll keep [...]

Kubiak: Dockett “the best I’ve seen this year”

9 October 2009

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Bob McManaman (Arizona Republic) dropped in today with a great quote by Texans head coach Gary Kubiak on Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett. I’m not sure if I agree completely with it, but I’ll let you be the judge… “I tell you what, Dockett’s the best player I’ve seen on film this year. You know as [...]

Leinart’s job in jeopardy?

4 August 2009

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Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that sources close to the organization believe that Cardinals QB Matt Leinart is in real danger of losing his role as backup quarterback to Brian St. Pierre. Leinart is a former first round pick and decorated collegiate quarterback out of USC, however he has repeatedly struggled in displaying [...]

Dockett wants out, but Cards say no

4 May 2009

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Darnell Dockett was a dominant player for the NFC Champs last season. Now he wants to get paid like one. Citing a source close to the situation, John Clayton and Mike Sando (ESPN.com) are reporting that Dockett has voiced his frustration with his current contract status to upper management in Arizona, and after basically being [...]

Cardinals ready to cut James loose

27 April 2009

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Citing an unnamed source, Steve Wyche (NFL.com) is reporting that the Arizona Cardinals will release RB Edgerrin James later this week, and could come as soon as tomorrow. The Cardinals spent two draft picks this year on running backs, including their first round choice (#31 overall) in Ohio State RB Chris “Beanie” Wells. James is [...]

Boldin talks heat up after Cardinals lower expectations

24 April 2009

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Sal Paolantonio (ESPN.com) is reporting that Arizona has dropped it’s initial demand of a first round pick in return for WR Anquan Boldin, and will now accept offers that include a second round selection along with other considerations. This has jumpstarted the speculation that Boldin will be traded by tomorrow afternoon, and the Eagles, Giants, [...]

Titans making a play to bring Boldin to the Music City?

24 April 2009

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According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans are keeping the door open for a possible blockbuster trade with Arizona to acquire Pro Bowl WR Anquan Boldin. The Cardinals have stayed fairly mum on the issue of trading away Boldin this off-season, but seem to have warmed to the idea now that the draft is so [...]

Ravens out of the running for Boldin?

21 April 2009

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According to Jamison Hensley (Baltimore Sun), the Ravens have unofficially taken themselves out of the Anquan Boldin sweepstakes, claiming the price is too high to acquire the Pro Bowl receiver. Apparently, the Cardinals are looking to receive a 1st round pick along with a 3rd round selection in return for Boldin’s services. Baltimore has been [...]