The point you thought this would be a different team!

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During the Titans game. Preseason was a mixed bag and you never know how new additions will mix with your team (see the Philly Dream Team of a decade ago.)

It may be the best overall roster since the Cardinals moved to AZ. Kudos to Steve Keim, Mr. B, and the front office for finding and acquiring some solid talent.
 

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I probably was convinced after the Cleveland game. Been a fan too long to get optimistic too soon.

This team has a special vibe about it all season long. Kudos to KK for learning and progressing as he has and kudos to Steve Keim for bringing in the players he did. I think the Bengals coach answered the question about why they were so improved on offense, and he said 3 years in the system was a large part. Kind of rang true with the Cards as well, at least to me (yes, I know there are myriads of reasons for all of you who need to correct everything anyone says).

Anyway, this is the most entertaining and gutsy Cardinals team I've seen in a long time and maybe ever.
 

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I probably was convinced after the Cleveland game. Been a fan too long to get optimistic too soon.

This team has a special vibe about it all season long. Kudos to KK for learning and progressing as he has and kudos to Steve Keim for bringing in the players he did. I think the Bengals coach answered the question about why they were so improved on offense, and he said 3 years in the system was a large part. Kind of rang true with the Cards as well, at least to me (yes, I know there are myriads of reasons for all of you who need to correct everything anyone says).

Anyway, this is the most entertaining and gutsy Cardinals team I've seen in a long time and maybe ever.
TRW, I'm the same. The Rams game was heaven on earth, but when we man handled the Browns with all we had been through leading up to it, I went on a madman screaming tirade after the final AJ touchdown about how humble I had been, but felt it was time to start popping off a little.
 

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That Rams butt-whooping was a real eye-opener. I was stoked before then, but that domination, especially on the ground to pile-drive them was something I'd never seen any Cardinals team really do before. The follow up with the destruction of the Browns only cemented the feeling that this team was something special.
 

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When Minnesota missed that FG I immediately thought this could be a special season. Playoff teams get those breaks. We almost never caught breaks like that in the past.

Then, when we did not blow it against the Jags, I really felt this team was going to be different. Past teams choke that game. Instead, we grabbed ahold of that game when we were behind and won going away.

I had very good feelings for LA and Cleve games. Did far better than I even thought of in both.

Could turn on a dime in the other direction. It happens to teams. But I truly don't expect that.
 

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This off-season when I saw the talent and leadership Keim acquired.

Right? 100% when JJ Watt put out the "Source Me" on Twitter and then said Kyler is the reason he came

We were finally a destination spot for talent.
 

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Honestly I had no idea why JJ wanted to sign here. Maybe for a final contract. That 1st game, that 1st play JJ stopped the run for a loss really changed the team and set the tone for the season.
Week after week they have proven me wrong. Always expected a letdown every week. Kinda like the panthers game.
 

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I dunno man, I'm still struggling buying all in.. Not because I don't believe in the coaches or players, it's being a Redbird fan for 50+ years. I just can't let myself go completely yet.
This

I'm pessimistically optimistic

Until the whistle blows at the end of the Super Bowl I'll be cautious
 

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