AZCentral.com's Cards Camp Blog

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Pretty good stuff;

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/06preseason/articles/0731campblog.html

 

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On second thought, all the reports of players losing their footing on the wet grass is unnerving!!!

 

[arthurracoon]

awesome

thanks for the link!

its too bad MJ's show ends at 10. wish they still had the 11 slot as well (i think it used to be)

 

[dreamcastrocks]

wish they wouldn't have posted it in reverse time order...

Besides that ....good read.

 

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wish they wouldn't have posted it in reverse time order...

Besides that ....good read.

Yeah, I read it from top to bottom, resulting in a

 

[PortlandCardFan]

Cool stuff!!!

 

[Renz]

Who the heck is Eddie Griffith?

 

[az1965]

Morning practice recap

Focusing on the defensive backs was a good way to start the week since Antrel Rolle checked in with a big story this morning. He put most qualms about his health to rest, looking strong and fast. He grabbed a big INT during seven on seven and smothered Larry Fitzgerald when they matched up during rotation. Rolle's post practice interviews showed him confident and ready for the season. "I'm in the best shape of my life," Rolle said.

When the asked about precautions, Rolle said he never takes them. It was hard for him on Sundays last season after missing 11 games due to injury and he told Coach Solomon not to hold him back during camp or they would "have some arguments." Rolle looked solid this morning and provided the quote of the mentioning that after intensive workouts to get his legs ready for camp he, "still made it out on Saturday."

Rolle and the rest of the defensive backs have the unique opportunity to train against WR Boldin and Fitzgerald. Fitz discussed Rolle's health after practice, saying he looked good and his mouth was definitely healthy. Fitzgerald also was gracious about his numbers possibly dropping because of Edgerrin James this next season.

The DB's practiced well this morning, performing tightly during seven on seven against the receivers. Eight-year veteran, Robert Tate, practiced well, looking fast and making good cuts. What he lacks in speed of the younger players he makes up for in his experience. Another player with experience to spare is safety Eddie Griffith who portrayed competence up top throughout the drills.

A hand full of rookies looked fresh and nervous through the drills and showing a little gusto against the vets. They also got schooled during some match ups.

Justin Wyatt, formerly from USC, showed some speed and confidence during drills. He faltered a little going against live offense on the wet surface but should develop.

The wet grass was a problem for '05 starter David Macklin. He slipped a few times today. Luckily the sun is out with a breeze and the grounds crew is giving the field a good mow, which should solve the dampness problem unless there or afternoon showers.

Starting camp injury free, especially with the grass, bodes well as they team gets into the swing of things. The fans are out and excited next season.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Who the heck is Eddie Griffith?

the comedian...

 

[War Birds]

rolle is the real deal

 

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Evening practice is up. I had to email him and give him some crap;

4:05 p.m.: Kurt Warner connects with Alexander Pope in a slow warm up. Pope is big and looks strong, big things coming from this guy. The tight ends will be focused on an upcoming day of camp.

 

[RedViper]

far as the wet grass thing goes we had two straight nights of long soaking rains, ending late Sunday night. We generally never have rain like that in monsoon season. Its usually a short hard rain in the afternoon. Its totally dry tonight. I dont think they'll have another morning like they had this morning with that kind of surface.

 

[JeffGollin]

That blog represents the best camp coverage I've seen since it's been covered on the www.

 

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That blog represents the best camp coverage I've seen since it's been covered on the www.

I agree, I cant wait for today's updates.

 

[arthurracoon]

some really good updates today so far

 

[ajcardfan]

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/06preseason/articles/0801campblog.html


The link will change everyday.

Sounds like Shipp had a great practice. But, he gave JJ props as well.

 

[jw7]

wish they wouldn't have posted it in reverse time order...

Besides that ....good read.

No kidding. It is mildly annoying to scroll to the bottom and read upwards.

But definately good coverage.

 

[arthurracoon]

nice to hear the line is definately improving especially on inside runs
still need work though on the outside runs apparently

 

[JeffGollin]

nice to hear the line is definately improving especially on inside runs still need work though on the outside runs apparently

Funny. I thought I read Fan Boy saying that the O-line was struggling on inside contain on stretch plays.

(Note - the good thing about this is that this problem is correctable and when the O-line gets it worked out, our running attack will be automatically upgraded.

 

[arthurracoon]

Funny. I thought I read Fan Boy saying that the O-line was struggling on inside contain on stretch plays.

yea, sorry

thats what i meant

i was saying the inside runnign plays were going good

 

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3:29: Brandon Johnson is literally dancing and on the cue whistle blows and the team takes a lap.

Fanboy is a dope.

 

[Assface]

3:45 p.m. : First team punt team takes the field to do 3/4 speed drill. Coach Gary Zauner tells the squad he wants, "Technique!"

Bryant Johnson, Antrel Rolle and Troy Walters are back receiving

I really don't want Rolle returning punts. He isn't known for being a top notch PR so there's no reason to risk our top CB getting injured. Let the backup WRs and RBs do that.

 

[Assface]

nice to hear the line is definately improving especially on inside runs
still need work though on the outside runs apparently

Our OL definitely needs work but we also have one of the faster defenses in the league so I don't expect much success running to the outside anyway.

 

[Assface]

Fanboy is a dope.

Rookie LB Brandon Johnson.

 

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Rookie LB Brandon Johnson.

Hmmm..I checked the official roster on azcardinals and saw BJ as the only Johnson.