2021 Training Camp Thread

[Krangodnzr]

Less worried about what he's missing--although it's not nothing--than the possible severity or length of the injury.

You know me....I'm mostly an optimist, but to say there is no concern is whitewashing what can be a bigger issue.

In preseason game one, quite a few posters were going crazy about how bad the defensive front looked. I pointed out that the top SIX DL weren't playing. While I'm not concerned with how bad the fringe guys looked, you have to be worried about so many of the top DL not playing.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Less worried about what he's missing--although it's not nothing--than the possible severity or length of the injury.

This. It’s not like there’s no history . . .

 

[gimpy]

Man, you guys going crazy and stressing out about things in the preseason? How are you going to react when the actual season starts?

 

[tnmike]

Man, you guys going crazy and stressing out about things in the preseason? How are you going to react when the actual season starts?

Lots of alcohol and mind altering drugs?

 

[Stout]

Lots of alcohol and mind altering drugs?

Well, we ARE Cards fans.

 

[SoonerLou]

Who was the guy who wanted Jesse James (the football player obviously ). He's been killing it at Bears camp.

I guess its possible they could cut Jimmy Graham. TE still remains a concern for me with Max's injury history.

 

[BritCard]

The only disappointment for me is that Kyler could have really used Watt applying inside pressure/forced to avoid getting his passes swatted. That would have been great work for him and the offense. Guess they'll figure it out during the regular season. He appears to be working on it, but again no JJ Watt to really challenge him.

He seems to have been getting plenty of that anyway to be fair

 

[BritCard]

You know me....I'm mostly an optimist, but to say there is no concern is whitewashing what can be a bigger issue.

In preseason game one, quite a few posters were going crazy about how bad the defensive front looked. I pointed out that the top SIX DL weren't playing. While I'm not concerned with how bad the fringe guys looked, you have to be worried about so many of the top DL not playing.

Why? It was preseason game 1. Honestly, I was more surprised that we played so many potential starters. I wouldn't have been surprised if the best known player was Chris Banjo.

 

[SoonerLou]

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[slanidrac16]

Yeah, this is a disaster waiting to happen, or is a disaster that's already happening. Dude has to take freaking practice snaps at the very least. Up until now, it's been a wink-wink "eh, it's a veteran thing" kind of situation. It's fast becoming a "he's actually hurt so this may be a disaster signing before he even gets to play a snap, if he ever does" kind of situation. Not saying I'm going to go full-on chicken little about it, but this is NOT inspiring confidence. Nor is this laid back "it's cool, bro, if everyone's hurt" vibe.

But you’re forgetting…. He’s a leader! :-(

 

[slanidrac16]

Who was the guy who wanted Jesse James (the football player obviously ). He's been killing it at Bears camp.

I guess its possible they could cut Jimmy Graham. TE still remains a concern for me with Max's injury history.

I was one of those guys.

 

[Ronin]

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[Krangodnzr]

Why? It was preseason game 1. Honestly, I was more surprised that we played so many potential starters. I wouldn't have been surprised if the best known player was Chris Banjo.

Bro I've never seen this many players missing from a position group and it not at least be an early season issue.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Man, you guys going crazy and stressing out about things in the preseason? How are you going to react when the actual season starts?

Gimpy, you already know the answer to that question…

 

[SoonerLou]

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[BullheadCardFan]

I'm in Pacific Beach for the week

I was renting a bike today and she asked if I wanted the one with blue rims, it's our Cowboys bike. I said no I'm a Cardinals fan and she had one.

Thank goodness

 

[Mainstreet]

I wasn't sure if this has been posted on the Cardinals forum but the Suns and Cardinals both play on Christmas Day!

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[SoonerLou]

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[Chopper0080]

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The implied bitterness from Kliff is great here. He obviously wanted Isabella and is very disappointed with the lack of development.

 

[PACardsFan]

I don’t give a rat’s behind if our starters practice at all or play at during the preseason. Don’t care a lick. Just be ready for TN in week 1!!!

 

[SoonerLou]

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[gmabel830]

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Interesting name.. only played one game past two years though. Had a decent 2017 and 2018 season.

 

[SoonerLou]

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[SoonerLou]

So how will they fit together? Hopkins will generally line up out wide on one side of Murray while Green will be wide on the other, a position that Gruden said fits Green perfectly because of his size, length and strength. One of the first things Green and Hopkins talked about after Green signed in March was their alignments. Hopkins told Green: "If you want a route and I'm on that side, we can switch."

And they don't have to run it by Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, who calls the offense's plays.

"Whoever's running a route between A.J. Green and DeAndre Hopkins, I'm going to be happy with," Kingsbury said.

"This offense fits me to a T, because that's what I'm used to," Green said. "When I first came into the league with Jay Gruden, a lot of big posts, a lot of different outside routes. That was my bread and butter. In the last couple of years, that wasn't the case."

Already in practice, Jefferson has seen when the coverage has rolled toward Hopkins, Green has made plays deep and over the top.

"If they want to play one-on-one coverage on them," Jefferson said, "God bless them."

'Kyler Murray should have fun' with Cardinals receivers DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green

Neither Hopkins nor Green has played alongside a receiver like the other. If they can stay healthy, it could be a "big issue" for opposing defenses.

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[BritCard]

So how will they fit together? Hopkins will generally line up out wide on one side of Murray while Green will be wide on the other, a position that Gruden said fits Green perfectly because of his size, length and strength. One of the first things Green and Hopkins talked about after Green signed in March was their alignments. Hopkins told Green: "If you want a route and I'm on that side, we can switch."

And they don't have to run it by Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, who calls the offense's plays.

"Whoever's running a route between A.J. Green and DeAndre Hopkins, I'm going to be happy with," Kingsbury said.

"This offense fits me to a T, because that's what I'm used to," Green said. "When I first came into the league with Jay Gruden, a lot of big posts, a lot of different outside routes. That was my bread and butter. In the last couple of years, that wasn't the case."

Already in practice, Jefferson has seen when the coverage has rolled toward Hopkins, Green has made plays deep and over the top.

"If they want to play one-on-one coverage on them," Jefferson said, "God bless them."

'Kyler Murray should have fun' with Cardinals receivers DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green

Neither Hopkins nor Green has played alongside a receiver like the other. If they can stay healthy, it could be a "big issue" for opposing defenses.

www.espn.com

What does it say when you are thankful the WR's are taking the decision out of Kliff's hands?