Have the Cardinals ever actually been "The Worst Team in the NFL"?

[SECTION 11]

When, if ever, have we actually been dead last and ended up with the #1 pick?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Never in the modern era. Heck, winning 3 games was about as bad as it's ever been. We haven't gone 1-15 like the Cowboys, Jets, etc. In the 90's the Rams were the worst team, but I am willing to bet there are people who think the Cards were the worst during that time.

 

[WizardOfAz]

According to this, the last time they picked number one was in 1958:

http://www.drafthistory.com/top_picks/toppick.html

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Yes, the second half of last year we were by far the worst team in the league!

 

[SECTION 11]

You know, I was thinking about all the bashing that the national media does of the Cardinals and it reminded me of something my grandma used to say;

"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do criticize them, you will be a mile away and you will have their shoes."

 

[mdamien13]

That's been the Cardinals' M.O. - we're not even spectacular at losing.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by mdamien13
That's been the Cardinals' M.O. - we're not even spectacular at losing.

Very true....my bro Redrage and I have always said that it might not hurt to have a 1-15 season....we always seem to miss out on the top 1 or 2 talents, like a Peyton Manning or a Michael Vick, because we aren't bad enough.

 

[rtjim]

Frm that list heres where we stand:

Colts - 5
Rams - 5
bills - 4
Falcons - 4
Bengals - 3
Browns - 3
Patriots - 3
Cowboys - 3
Buccaneers - 3
Eagles - 3
Cards - 3
Jets - 2
Lions - 2
Oilers - 2
Steelers - 2
Vikings - 2
Giants - 2
Broncos - 2
49er's - 2
Redskins - 2
Packers - 2
Texeans - 1
Saints - 1
Dolphins - 1
Chiefs - 1
Raiders - 1
Bears - 1
Yanks ? - 1
Seahawks - 0
Ravens - 0
Jags - 0
Titans - 0
Cargers - 0
Panthers - 0

Not hardly the worst espcielly since we are one of the oldest teams in the league.

 

[JeffGollin]

I'm pretty sure they sucked in:

1939 (Ernie Nevers) 1 - 10 (Beat (true!) Pittsburgh Pirates

1943 (Phil Handler) 0 & 11

1944 (Phil Handler/Walt Kiesling) 1 & 12 (Beat Giants)

1945 (Phil Handler) 1 - 9 & 1 (Tied Skins; Beat Bears)

1953 (Joe Stydahar) 1 - 10 - 1 (Tied Rams, Beat Bears)

1954 (Joe Stydahar) 2 - 10 (Beat Steelers and Skins)

1958 (Pop Ivy) 2 - 9 - 1 (Tied Eagles. Beat Giants & Skins)

1959 (Pop Ivy) 1 - 10 (Beat Skins and Steelers).

 

[jmr667]

Originally posted by SECTION 11
You know, I was thinking about all the bashing that the national media does of the Cardinals and it reminded me of something my grandma used to say;

"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do criticize them, you will be a mile away and you will have their shoes."

Your grandma was Jack Handey? Boy, that explains a LOT.

 

[BIGDADDY_REDBIRD]

11, yeah we've been the worst in the nfl before. But we do it in weekly allotments, not yearly. The KC games last year we we're worst in the nfl that week, as well as the at philly week. does that simplify it ????? weak to week