Life imitated art when Arizona Cardinals brought back Larry Fitzgerald, 'Jerry Maguire'-style
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Rock legend Glenn Frey, who died Monday, played the fictitious general manager of the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 film "Jerry Maguire."
In the Cameron Crowe-directed film, Frey's character had to navigate a delicate contract situation with star receiver Rod Tidwell, a role for which Cuba Gooding Jr. won an Oscar for best supporting actor.
Real-life Cardinals GM Steve Keim was in a similar position this past off-season when many people thought the team would part ways with All-Pro receiver Larry Fitzgerald. It was believed that Fitzgerald, entering his 12th season, was on the downside of his career.
Like Frey's character, Keim and the Cardinals figured a way to keep the future Hall of Famer and are certainly glad they did.
Against the Packers on Saturday night, Fitzgerald set a franchise postseason record with 176 yards receiving and won the game with an overtime touchdown.
Unquestionably, the Cardinals are happy they showed Fitzgerald the money.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-playoffs-farmer-20160119-column.html
Rock legend Glenn Frey, who died Monday, played the fictitious general manager of the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 film "Jerry Maguire."
In the Cameron Crowe-directed film, Frey's character had to navigate a delicate contract situation with star receiver Rod Tidwell, a role for which Cuba Gooding Jr. won an Oscar for best supporting actor.
Real-life Cardinals GM Steve Keim was in a similar position this past off-season when many people thought the team would part ways with All-Pro receiver Larry Fitzgerald. It was believed that Fitzgerald, entering his 12th season, was on the downside of his career.
Like Frey's character, Keim and the Cardinals figured a way to keep the future Hall of Famer and are certainly glad they did.
Against the Packers on Saturday night, Fitzgerald set a franchise postseason record with 176 yards receiving and won the game with an overtime touchdown.
Unquestionably, the Cardinals are happy they showed Fitzgerald the money.
