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az jam said:
Warner signed!
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Evil Ash
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http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/warner-ON-CR.html
Cardinals sign Warner
Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 6, 2005 04:29 PM
Kurt Warner became the newest Cardinals quarterback Sunday, agreeing to a 1-year contract worth $4 million.
Warner is expected to arrive in Arizona on Tuesday to sign the contract and hold a news conference. advertisement
Warner, 33, was the team’s top choice at quarterback in free agency. He’ll compete for the starting job with Josh McCown, who has played three NFL seasons and started 13 games last year.
The Cardinals have four quarterbacks under contract now, and Warner’s signing likely means the departure of Shaun King, who backed up McCown for most of last season. John Navarre is expected to be the third quarterback.
Through a Cardinals spokesman, McCown declined to comment Sunday.
Warner was seeking a multi-year deal, so it’s telling that he will sign just a 1-year contract with the club.
“Even though this is a one-year deal, I really don’t want to go anywhere else and would like nothing more than to end my career by helping the Cardinals win a championship,” Warner said in a press release issued by the team.
Cardinals coach Dennis Green called Warner’s impending signing “exciting.”
“He’s proven he’s one of the best competitors in the National Football League, regardless of position,” Green said in a statement, “and is one of the bravest quarterbacks ever to play the position. We coached against him in the past and have a clear understanding of how much he wants to win.”
It’s questionable, however, how much Warner has left. In the past two seasons, he’s lost the starting job with two teams, St. Louis and the New York Giants.
Last year, he was benched by the Giants after the ninth game, which was a 17-14 loss to the Cardinals.
He was criticized for hanging on to the ball too long. He was sacked six games against the Cardinals and 24 times in his last four starts.
Cardinals sign Warner
Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 6, 2005 04:29 PM
Kurt Warner became the newest Cardinals quarterback Sunday, agreeing to a 1-year contract worth $4 million.
Warner is expected to arrive in Arizona on Tuesday to sign the contract and hold a news conference. advertisement
Warner, 33, was the team’s top choice at quarterback in free agency. He’ll compete for the starting job with Josh McCown, who has played three NFL seasons and started 13 games last year.
The Cardinals have four quarterbacks under contract now, and Warner’s signing likely means the departure of Shaun King, who backed up McCown for most of last season. John Navarre is expected to be the third quarterback.
Through a Cardinals spokesman, McCown declined to comment Sunday.
Warner was seeking a multi-year deal, so it’s telling that he will sign just a 1-year contract with the club.
“Even though this is a one-year deal, I really don’t want to go anywhere else and would like nothing more than to end my career by helping the Cardinals win a championship,” Warner said in a press release issued by the team.
Cardinals coach Dennis Green called Warner’s impending signing “exciting.”
“He’s proven he’s one of the best competitors in the National Football League, regardless of position,” Green said in a statement, “and is one of the bravest quarterbacks ever to play the position. We coached against him in the past and have a clear understanding of how much he wants to win.”
It’s questionable, however, how much Warner has left. In the past two seasons, he’s lost the starting job with two teams, St. Louis and the New York Giants.
Last year, he was benched by the Giants after the ninth game, which was a 17-14 loss to the Cardinals.
He was criticized for hanging on to the ball too long. He was sacked six games against the Cardinals and 24 times in his last four starts.
DieHardFromMO
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arthurracoon said:
Well if that is the case and it was Dennis Green that would only offer a 1-year deal then I don't think it is very smart.
If Warner has a good year we could have him locked up a couple more years for far less dollars. I guess Warner then is nothing more than a 1-year player for the Cardinals whether he sucks or not.
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Evil Ash said:
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zebco said:
you know it makes sense
My new motto for Kurt:
"Don't Pray, Just Play"
I have mixed feeling about this one. I'm not a big Warner fan. However, I can't remember who brought this up but Our new OC from KC ran Vermiel's offense and we all know that Warner had sucess in that offense. So I will not bash this signing until I see Warner on the field.
At least it's only a 1 year contract. If things don't work out we are not stuck with a play and his huge contract.
"Don't Pray, Just Play"
I have mixed feeling about this one. I'm not a big Warner fan. However, I can't remember who brought this up but Our new OC from KC ran Vermiel's offense and we all know that Warner had sucess in that offense. So I will not bash this signing until I see Warner on the field.
At least it's only a 1 year contract. If things don't work out we are not stuck with a play and his huge contract.
Red Hawk
JUST WIN!
I had feeling something was going to happen today.
kept checking the wire etc. Nothing.
Decided to take the quad out foe little and bam!.
Kurt Warner became the newest Cardinals quarterback Sunday, agreeing to a 1-year contract worth $4 million.
Warner is expected to arrive in Arizona on Tuesday to sign the contract and hold a news conference. advertisement
Warner, 33, was the team’s top choice at quarterback in free agency. He’ll compete for the starting job with Josh McCown, who has played three NFL seasons and started 13 games last year.
The Cardinals have four quarterbacks under contract now, and Warner’s signing likely means the departure of Shaun King, who backed up McCown for most of last season. John Navarre is expected to be the third quarterback.
Through a Cardinals spokesman, McCown declined to comment Sunday.
Warner was seeking a multi-year deal, so it’s telling that he will sign just a 1-year contract with the club.
“Even though this is a one-year deal, I really don’t want to go anywhere else and would like nothing more than to end my career by helping the Cardinals win a championship,” Warner said in a press release issued by the team.
Cardinals coach Dennis Green called Warner’s impending signing “exciting.”
“He’s proven he’s one of the best competitors in the National Football League, regardless of position,” Green said in a statement, “and is one of the bravest quarterbacks ever to play the position. We coached against him in the past and have a clear understanding of how much he wants to win.”
It’s questionable, however, how much Warner has left. In the past two seasons, he’s lost the starting job with two teams, St. Louis and the New York Giants.
Last year, he was benched by the Giants after the ninth game, which was a 17-14 loss to the Cardinals.
He was criticized for hanging on to the ball too long. He was sacked six games against the Cardinals and 24 times in his last four starts
kept checking the wire etc. Nothing.
Decided to take the quad out foe little and bam!.
Kurt Warner became the newest Cardinals quarterback Sunday, agreeing to a 1-year contract worth $4 million.
Warner is expected to arrive in Arizona on Tuesday to sign the contract and hold a news conference. advertisement
Warner, 33, was the team’s top choice at quarterback in free agency. He’ll compete for the starting job with Josh McCown, who has played three NFL seasons and started 13 games last year.
The Cardinals have four quarterbacks under contract now, and Warner’s signing likely means the departure of Shaun King, who backed up McCown for most of last season. John Navarre is expected to be the third quarterback.
Through a Cardinals spokesman, McCown declined to comment Sunday.
Warner was seeking a multi-year deal, so it’s telling that he will sign just a 1-year contract with the club.
“Even though this is a one-year deal, I really don’t want to go anywhere else and would like nothing more than to end my career by helping the Cardinals win a championship,” Warner said in a press release issued by the team.
Cardinals coach Dennis Green called Warner’s impending signing “exciting.”
“He’s proven he’s one of the best competitors in the National Football League, regardless of position,” Green said in a statement, “and is one of the bravest quarterbacks ever to play the position. We coached against him in the past and have a clear understanding of how much he wants to win.”
It’s questionable, however, how much Warner has left. In the past two seasons, he’s lost the starting job with two teams, St. Louis and the New York Giants.
Last year, he was benched by the Giants after the ninth game, which was a 17-14 loss to the Cardinals.
He was criticized for hanging on to the ball too long. He was sacked six games against the Cardinals and 24 times in his last four starts
arthurracoon
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who_me? said:
For me this will be the most important signing of the year. We have instantly gained some credability in the most important position on the team. There are better players we may sign at their position but the QB remains the one position that can impact a team quicker than any other. I would not be surprised to see Quan come around now that we have signed Warner and I think other FA who might not otherwise give us a look now will. Many do not like Warner but I think he was the best available and with our receivers all we need now is that RB which i now think we take in round one. Sure he will comptete with Josh but if you think JM will beat out Warner you are dreaming. Injury is the only thing that will keep him form being our starting QB. Our draft just went from a D to a C+ and we could go to a B with another good signing. DG & Graves I just gained a little more confidence in you.
MaoTosiFanClub said:
When we see the total contract I bet their will be some options. SportsCenter indicated 4 mil for one year so DG and company must think he is worth it. In the Cards case I do. So you DG fans you cannot have it both ways. DG is either a genius or idiot. For me he just climbed out of the idiot class to one that recognized where we were hurting big time and solved the problem with the best guy available. Come on aboard Kurt Warner and start hitting some of our receivers we paid big bucks for.
Solar7 said:
$4 mil. Forget the CAP we just filled the most important position on any football team. Green and Graves like it. I like it. Must be a good deal.
Toro said:
He does not need to. He will win it by 10 lengths going away.
az jam said:
I do not think we know what the options are at this point.
kps0001
Warriors Come Out And Plaaaay!
Great signing. I love the one year deal. I don't think Kurt is done as a QB. This gives him motivation to perform outstanding this year to get a longer deal and start out in the new stadium. I am already excited for this year but opening in the new stadium with the moves we are making makes the year after look even better.
Red Hawk
JUST WIN!
It's already paid off in watching the St. Louie fans having hissy fits!!!!
Rats said:
At only 32 or 33 he could easily have 4 good years left and he is the best QB that has been available to un in FA in some time. Great sign DG and RG. I did not think you had it in you.
TheCardFan
Things have changed.
Skkorpion said:
Definitely King...
Without the big DT...Hartwell is a huge priority.
CB or RB will be fixed with our first pick in the draft...so, the other one is still a priority in FA.
bratwurst
on double secret probation
Only a one year deal - thats pretty good, I'm happy with it. Not a huge Warner fan, but then again, I'm starting to wonder if there are any players left out there on other teams I am a big fan of! Go Cards - I'll leave my judgement on this one to the play on the field next season.
Evil Ash
Henchman Supreme
Espo said:
I'll stick with my guess that the new unis won't be unveiled until right before the draft so they'll show him with the old uni on tues at his press conference.
Now that this signing is official I wonder how the agent is feeling considering that he represents both Warner and McCown.
az-red said:It's already paid off in watching the St. Louie fans having hissy fits!!!!
There is some good stuff going on over there.
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