Cards/Fitz Close To Extension - "Not To Far Away" In Fitz's Words

[Gee!]

In Fitz's own words to Trotter..

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...rdinals.postcard/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

 

[Longcolts]

In Fitz's own words to Trotter..

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...rdinals.postcard/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

Sorry Gee, you're late to the party.

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/f4/larry-and-fa-169574.html#post2495988

 

[Gee!]

Sorry Gee, you're late to the party.

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/f4/larry-and-fa-169574.html#post2495988

Eh.. I dont read most threads that I deem worthy of me reading it.. haha.. I put my mouse over the topic and read what first post is about then decide whether to read it or not.. That thread didnt spark my interest so I never opened it.. Im pretty cool like that haha..

 

[john h]

In Fitz's own words to Trotter..

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...rdinals.postcard/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

A nice feel good positive writeup. Hope it is all true. We will start the season tied for first place. I think after 3-4 games we will have an idea of just what kind of team we really have. We need the players to think like Trotter as perception often becomes reality. If Larry is extended that tells me he feels good about Kolb.

 

[Buckybird]

Good to hear

But until his name is on the dotted line for 4-5 more...

 

[TJ]

Whisenhunt likes the fact that the Cardinals play all but one game on Sunday afternoon because it will allow them to be consistent in their approach from week to week. Beyond that, the schedule sets up well for Arizona.
They open with games vs. Carolina (which has a new coach and could be breaking in a rookie quarterback), at Washington (which has quarterback issues) and at Seattle (which has a new offensive coordinator, quarterback and No. 1 wideout). It's not inconceivable they could start 3-0 before facing the Giants at home and the Vikings on the road.
Perhaps more noteworthy is that four of the Cardinals' final five games are at home, including divisional games against San Francisco and Seattle. Add it all up and Arizona should be in the hunt for a third NFC West title in four years.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...8/cardinals.postcard/index.html#ixzz1VPOohq7g
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Easy start to the season on the road and home games to end the season.

This is certainly a good thing.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Easy start to the season on the road and home games to end the season.

This is certainly a good thing.

they gotta get out of the gate quick if we're gonna have any shot this season. luckily, that opening schedule the first three weeks is hardly murderers row. they come out of that anything worse than 2-1 and we could be in for a 2nd and 3rd quarter of the season.

 

[Mulli]

If they lose to either the Panthers or the Redskins, they are toast. End of season.

 

[Stout]

This is very good news. Git 'er done!

 

[TJ]

If they lose to either the Panthers or the Redskins, they are toast. End of season.

Agree. Cards are presented with a great opportunity to start fast and end on a high note. Got to take advantage of the way the schedule is set up.

In contrast, check out the Rams opening schedule. Brutal. Plus, they play New Orleans and Green Bay because they finished second in the division last season. Not good for a team trying to implement a whole new offense and their star RB having hip problems

 

[jmt]

Winning two on the road won't be easy but the "Skins are horrible. We better be 2-0

 

[Mitch]

All the Cardinals need to think about right is playing Carolina---and if anyone thinks that game is a gimme---you've got another thing coming. Their defense is loaded with talent (big pass rush and outstanding LBers), they have 2 stud RBs, Smith/LaFell/Olsen as receivers, 2 All-Pros on the o-line in T Jordan Gross and C Ryan Kalil and a very good return man in Armanti Edwards. We've got to find a way to slow their pass rush so as to exploit their young secondary---we've got to stop the run---and we have to hope to force Clausen or Newton into mistakes. On paper they have more talent and balance of talent than we do...but like we do, they need to get good QB play.

 

[Mulli]

All the Cardinals need to think about right is playing Carolina---and if anyone thinks that game is a gimme---you've got another thing coming. Their defense is loaded with talent (big pass rush and outstanding LBers), they have 2 stud RBs, Smith/LaFell/Olsen as receivers, 2 All-Pros on the o-line in T Jordan Gross and C Ryan Kalil and a very good return man in Armanti Edwards. We've got to find a way to slow their pass rush so as to exploit their young secondary---we've got to stop the run---and we have to hope to force Clausen or Newton into mistakes. On paper they have more talent and balance of talent than we do...but like we do, they need to get good QB play.

Yes, I agree. However, if Cards don't beat them I will be seriously disappointed.

 

[Renz]

If they lose to either the Panthers or the Redskins, they are toast. End of season.

Okay, Jimmy Johnson.

 

[Mulli]

Okay, Jimmy Johnson.

How rude!!

 

[Garthshort]

Always feel it's silly to look ahead at the sked. All those who say we'll beat the Skins, should have seen them destroy the Steelers, last week. I know it's preseason, but they looked good. And EVERY team is much better at home, so while I'm hopeful, I'd never put an early away game in the win column. JMO.

 

[Shane]

Always feel it's silly to look ahead at the sked. All those who say we'll beat the Skins, should have seen them destroy the Steelers, last week. I know it's preseason, but they looked good. And EVERY team is much better at home, so while I'm hopeful, I'd never put an early away game in the win column. JMO.

especially an early east coast game against an NFC eat opponent.

 

[Mulli]

especially an early east coast game against an NFC eat opponent.

John Beck. Rex Grossman. I don't care. They have to beat them. If not, 5-11 might not be possible.

 

[joeshmo]

Their defense is loaded with talent (big pass rush and outstanding LBers),

Big Pass Rush?

If they had a good pass rush then so did the Cardinals last year. Cards had more sacks and pressures then Carolina did last year, by a very slim margin though. Besides Johnson everyone else is a below average pass rusher on that team.

 

[Duckjake]

Always feel it's silly to look ahead at the sked. All those who say we'll beat the Skins, should have seen them destroy the Steelers, last week. I know it's preseason, but they looked good. And EVERY team is much better at home, so while I'm hopeful, I'd never put an early away game in the win column. JMO.

This will be the Cards 4th trip to DC since the Division re-alignment all Cardinal losses. Time for our boys to win one.

One thing I can't figure out, how did we manage to not get scheduled to play the Giants in New York on September 11th? I know Giants v Redskins makes more sense but still....

 

[Seandonic]

Good to hear

But until his name is on the dotted line for 4-5 more...

^This^

 

[Buckybird]

especially an early east coast game against an NFC eat opponent.

with a solid D...when's the last time we won there? Has to be the days of Stallings/Ryan or Tobin. Hopefully our offense comes out rolling or IMO we lose 1 of the first 2.

 

[Cheesebeef]

with a solid D...when's the last time we won there? Has to be the days of Stallings/Ryan or Tobin. Hopefully our offense comes out rolling or IMO we lose 1 of the first 2.

tobin beat them his first season in the ridiculous Boomer game where he threw for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns.

 

[Duckjake]

with a solid D...when's the last time we won there? Has to be the days of Stallings/Ryan or Tobin. Hopefully our offense comes out rolling or IMO we lose 1 of the first 2.

1998. The game where the Cards were up 31-0 and finally won 45-42. Some things never change.

 

[Bert]

1998. The game where the Cards were up 31-0 and finally won 45-42. Some things never change.

LoL I remember that game like it was yesterday! I dont think I had ever seen the Cardinals up that much in a game, and I knew without a doubt that it was too good to be true... Atleast we won.