Catfish
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What I liked-----Callais Campbell taking on two Denver linemen every play so that others could pressure Manning, then stepping back to intercept Manning's screen pass AND nearly taking it to the house.
What I didn't like-----the shameful dive at CC's knee by the Denver O-Lineman on the first defensive series after his interception, a BLATANT effort to injure Campbell in retaliation for the interception.
What I liked-----The tenacity of Andre Ellington, playing on a foot with a torn ligament, yet making the defense pay with his gutsy hard work throughout the game. The kid does whatever is needed; (a block in the backfield to keep the rush off our QB); (a perfectly executed sideline pass pattern, punctuated with a juke to cause a missed tackle so that he could turn the reception into a touch down); (the dirty work of packing the ball up the middle of the defense so that they had to respect the run). This kid does it all.
What I didn't like-----The shameful display by Ted Ginn Jr. showing that he has absolutely no intention of having the ball in his hands if there is even the most remote chance that he might be contacted in any way by the opponent. This has continued game after game. It is bad enough that he dropped two passes that were in BOTH hands, (one for a critical third down conversion), but now he is even backing away from a fair catch on a punt. This is a disgrace on a team where others are playing their guts out. He should not be retained after this season, and should not be allowed to continue this charade any further this season.
What I liked-----The promise of really good things to come from some of our rookie players; Daone Buchannan, the Cat Man, the surprisingly decent play of rookie QB, Logan Thomas, who was thrust into his first game as a professional; the tall defensive end whose name I cannot recall, playing in the spot vacated by injured Darnell Dockett.
What I didn't like-----the lack of leadership by Larry Fitzgerald. Early on, his lining up in the wrong spot, causing a time-out to be called to get it right. His two dropped passes, and a third which I will allow as defensed from behind, but was one that he used to catch out away from his body, then pull safely into his chest, (instead of allowing it to be thrown into his chest where it could be batted down from behind). His lazy route running, which allowed for one to nearly be picked for six when he rounded off what should have been a sharp down and out to the flat pass from the slot. The lazy route allowed the defender to simply jump the route because he tipped off where he was going. Thankfully the pick was dropped.
Still, it is abundantly clear that Fitzgerald has NOT yet gotten into the play book to really learn this new offense, even though we are 4 games into the second year in it. He continues to incur the wrath of Coach Bruce Arians, for his continued failure to do so and for his numerous drops. His lazy routes, and allowing the ball to get into his body instead of reaching out to snatch it, shows that he is in NO WAY close to earning the salary he is being paid. I find this troubling to say the least.
This poor play on his part has been overshadowed by pretty stellar play by our wide-outs in other games this year. But with Denver's great pass
coverage on our wide-outs today, we really needed the slot receiver to be effective, and he was not. Mr. Fitzgerald, you need to step up your game, and set the example for the rest of our receiving corps. EARN YOUR KEEP!
What I liked mostly-----the fact that, (with the exception of Mrsrs. Ginn and Fitzgerald), this team did not quit or lay down, or shy away from what was a very sharp and talented Denver team, which was 'on top' of its game today. A Cardinal's win would have required near perfect play, on a day when the roster was simply not capable of accomplishing that feat.
What I didn't like mostly-----The loss on the score board can be endured over the course of the season, but the loss of Campbell with his knee injury, and of Stanton with his concussion, for any protracted time, could jeopardize the entire season.
What I didn't like-----the shameful dive at CC's knee by the Denver O-Lineman on the first defensive series after his interception, a BLATANT effort to injure Campbell in retaliation for the interception.
What I liked-----The tenacity of Andre Ellington, playing on a foot with a torn ligament, yet making the defense pay with his gutsy hard work throughout the game. The kid does whatever is needed; (a block in the backfield to keep the rush off our QB); (a perfectly executed sideline pass pattern, punctuated with a juke to cause a missed tackle so that he could turn the reception into a touch down); (the dirty work of packing the ball up the middle of the defense so that they had to respect the run). This kid does it all.
What I didn't like-----The shameful display by Ted Ginn Jr. showing that he has absolutely no intention of having the ball in his hands if there is even the most remote chance that he might be contacted in any way by the opponent. This has continued game after game. It is bad enough that he dropped two passes that were in BOTH hands, (one for a critical third down conversion), but now he is even backing away from a fair catch on a punt. This is a disgrace on a team where others are playing their guts out. He should not be retained after this season, and should not be allowed to continue this charade any further this season.
What I liked-----The promise of really good things to come from some of our rookie players; Daone Buchannan, the Cat Man, the surprisingly decent play of rookie QB, Logan Thomas, who was thrust into his first game as a professional; the tall defensive end whose name I cannot recall, playing in the spot vacated by injured Darnell Dockett.
What I didn't like-----the lack of leadership by Larry Fitzgerald. Early on, his lining up in the wrong spot, causing a time-out to be called to get it right. His two dropped passes, and a third which I will allow as defensed from behind, but was one that he used to catch out away from his body, then pull safely into his chest, (instead of allowing it to be thrown into his chest where it could be batted down from behind). His lazy route running, which allowed for one to nearly be picked for six when he rounded off what should have been a sharp down and out to the flat pass from the slot. The lazy route allowed the defender to simply jump the route because he tipped off where he was going. Thankfully the pick was dropped.
Still, it is abundantly clear that Fitzgerald has NOT yet gotten into the play book to really learn this new offense, even though we are 4 games into the second year in it. He continues to incur the wrath of Coach Bruce Arians, for his continued failure to do so and for his numerous drops. His lazy routes, and allowing the ball to get into his body instead of reaching out to snatch it, shows that he is in NO WAY close to earning the salary he is being paid. I find this troubling to say the least.
This poor play on his part has been overshadowed by pretty stellar play by our wide-outs in other games this year. But with Denver's great pass
coverage on our wide-outs today, we really needed the slot receiver to be effective, and he was not. Mr. Fitzgerald, you need to step up your game, and set the example for the rest of our receiving corps. EARN YOUR KEEP!
What I liked mostly-----the fact that, (with the exception of Mrsrs. Ginn and Fitzgerald), this team did not quit or lay down, or shy away from what was a very sharp and talented Denver team, which was 'on top' of its game today. A Cardinal's win would have required near perfect play, on a day when the roster was simply not capable of accomplishing that feat.
What I didn't like mostly-----The loss on the score board can be endured over the course of the season, but the loss of Campbell with his knee injury, and of Stanton with his concussion, for any protracted time, could jeopardize the entire season.
