CB Antiono Cromatie visiting Cardinals

[Mitch]

Cro needs to pass his physical---but if he does, he could be this year's Dansby---cut from his team in the AFC East and needs to have a big year to merit another good money contract. Has the length, speed and ball skills to be a Pro Bowler in our defense. Should be motivated to outplay Richard Sherman, that's for sure.

 

[seesred]

AC was a three time pro bowler. I know he has been hurt, check himout medically and if he is really ready IMO we sign him for camp and see what is left a pretty good player.

GBR
40

 

[Krangodnzr]

I don't see the issue here, unless we're paying him big money. Sure he has been injured, but if he's healthy enough, he'd be an upgrade over what we have now (nothing after Peterson, Powers, Bethel, and Mathieu).

Bring him in on a cheap, one year deal, draft a corner in the first three rounds, and then continue to kick ass defensively. Sounds good to me.

 

[PDXChris]

Only one player that came in for a visit in the last year did not sign(I think). It seems that if they are coming in, they are pretty much a lock to sign.

 

[Mitch]

Only one player that came in for a visit in the last year did not sign(I think). It seems that if they are coming in, they are pretty much a lock to sign.

I love this, Banky, don't you!

 

[PDXChris]

I love this, Banky, don't you!

I do indeed!!!!

 

[jlove]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 1m
Cardinals signed Ted Ginn to a 3-year deal, team announced. As for Antonio Cromartie, sounds like it was more a feeling out meeting

Darren Urban ‏@Cardschatter 2m
He'd be pricey MT @RapSheet: RE #AzCardinals visit: As for Antonio Cromartie, sounds like it was more a feeling out meeting

Not sure if that means the Cards are out of contention for his services or not. Hope not, he'd be a great #2 with PP21

 

[MadCardDisease]

Only one player that came in for a visit in the last year did not sign(I think). It seems that if they are coming in, they are pretty much a lock to sign.

LB from GB visited the other day and decided to stay with GB instead.

 

[PDXChris]

Only one player that came in for a visit in the last year did not sign(I think). It seems that if they are coming in, they are pretty much a lock to sign.

I jinxed it

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet ·4m
Cardinals signed Ted Ginn to a 3-year deal, team announced. As for Antonio Cromartie, sounds like it was more a feeling out meeting

 

[PDXChris]

LB from GB visited the other day and decided to stay with GB instead.

He never made it in. He was scheduled to come in on Friday.

 

[Mitch]

That's fine---the Cardinals are doing their due diligence. Just as they would not overpay for Dansby at his age, they won't overpay for Cromartie. I still think too that they have their eyes on Mike Jenkins...younger and faster.

 

[jlove]

Kent Somers ‏@kentsomers 45s
#azcardinals still negotiating with Ben Dogra, Cromartie's agent. Not as easy as some other deals.

 

[Mitch]

Kent Somers ‏@kentsomers 45s
#azcardinals still negotiating with Ben Dogra, Cromartie's agent. Not as easy as some other deals.

Wonder about Cro's physical as being the "feeling out" part. If he passed---then maybe Steve Keim is willing to up the ante.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Wonder about Cro's physical as being the "feeling out" part. If he passed---then maybe Steve Keim is willing to up the ante.

IMO - it's about incentives for someone coming off a down year.

 

[Iceman]

If we can snag him for at least a year with our D, we can be in the running in the NFC west title

 

[the_future23]

IMO - it's about incentives for someone coming off a down year.

This. 16th in 2012 to 103 in 2013 is a HUGE drop off. Cromartie wants guaranteed money. Kiem wants incentive contract. Hope they find a middle ground that works for both sides. He has the talent. Right coaching and scenery could be a steal for us.

 

[vinnymac]

I hope the Cardinals can get a deal done. Cromartie would be a huge sign.

 

[CardLogic]

He certainly is better than Powers.

Don't care about the ratings. Powers was horrible. Opposing qbs went after him.

At least Powers battled. I agree that he is not that talented, but he gives everything he's got. You've gotta like that.

Cromartie, on the other hand, runs away from tackles. . .
Also last season Cromartie was paid around $9 million. I wouldn't sign him for half that.

Buyer beware, indeed!

 

[SeattleCard]

I hope they sign Cro...

That said, I still think this is one of the funniest message board threads of all time:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=222043

 

[Arizona_Steve]

Kent Somers ‏@kentsomers 45s
#azcardinals still negotiating with Ben Dogra, Cromartie's agent. Not as easy as some other deals.

I wonder if they're having problems with the vasectomy clause.

 

[GuernseyCard]

I wonder if they're having problems with the vasectomy clause.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Kent Somers ‏@kentsomers 45s
#azcardinals still negotiating with Ben Dogra, Cromartie's agent. Not as easy as some other deals.

If they are actively in 'negotiations', then that would mean Cromartie has intentions to sign

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Just tweets, but there are tweets out there saying that Cromartie is close to being signed by the Cardinals. I'm sure we all know that this doesn't really guarantee anything, but it could very well mean that they have agreed in principle assuming they can find some sort of middle ground in negotiations.

 

[AzWins23]

@NetworkNFL: #Cardinals are on the verge of signing former #Jets CB Antonio Cromartie. #NFL #freeagency

 

[187]

All for it if he is over the hip injury and is closer to the 2012 Cromartie and not last year's. Not worried about Keim overpaying him, he knows what he's doing.