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The Arizona Cardinals were able to land DeAndre Hopkins in a blockbuster trade this offseason, causing some to believe Christian Kirk could see a decreased role in 2020. As Kirk enters his third year with the Cardinals, he spoke out on how Hopkins can help him improve. While speaking to local reporters, Kirk shared how […]

DeAndre Hopkins has already established a reputation as arguably the best wide receiver in football. But as Hopkins prepares for his first year with the Arizona Cardinals, future Hall of Fame wideout Larry Fitzgerald said he is more impressed by Hopkins’ makeup and dedication to his craft (via Kyle Odegard of the team website): Hopkins […]

Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals has been one of the most vocal players in the NFL following the tragic death of George Floyd in police custody. The longtime wide receiver of the Cardinals would pen an emotional essay that was featured in the New York Times. Following his powerful essay, Fitzgerald spoke to local […]

Kyler Murray put together an impressive rookie campaign with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 and he faces even higher expectations in 2020. Larry Fitzgerald, who is entering his 16th season with the Cardinals, is anxious to get back to work with Murray and the rest of his teammates. In a conversation with Kyle Odegard of […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins took to Twitter to defend former college head coach Dabo Swinney on Wednesday morning. Hopkins said Swinney, “has never been a racist or had any ill will towards a player,” while also saying the Clemson head coach, “helped me become a man.” One thing I do know Coach Swinney […]

If we’re talking strictly Arizona Cardinals, there are two nominees for “best team.” One option is the nine-win 2008 squad — led by Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald at his peak — that caught fire in the playoffs and lost at the fingertips of Santonio Holmes in Super Bowl XLII, one of […]

The Arizona Cardinals have had a few of their players speak out on racial injustices amid the tragic death of George Floyd and the team wants them to know they have their back. While we could see an uptick in athletes kneeling in 2020, Kliff Kingsbury spoke about players protesting during the national anthem. In […]

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals is optimistic that prized quarterback Kyler Murray will be back on the field to work with his teammates soon – especially with newly acquired receiver DeAndre Hopkins now in the mix. that may be as soon as this week, as per their head coach. “I am waiting […]

While the Arizona Cardinals have only been at that locale since 1994, the franchise’s history is one of the deepest in football history. When searching for the all-time best coaches for the Cardinals, the team’s stops in Chicago, St. Louis and Phoenix must all be factored in to fully get the scope of the franchise’s […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. penned a heartfelt essay in the New York Times instead of simply going to social media or doing interviews with the press to make his voice be heard. The Cardinals star joined the many people all over the world who stand against the racial injustice after the actions […]

With the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals took Kyler Murray out of Oklahoma. Even as a rookie, it didn’t take long for Murray to break out, proving that he could become one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL in the near future. In his first season with the […]

Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals is from Minneapolis, where George Floyd recently died in police custody. Amid the ongoing racial injustices, Fitzgerald penned a powerful essay to the New York Times on the importance of listening to those that need their voices to be heard: “We are not listening to one another,” Fitzgerald wrote. […]

The Arizona Cardinals have given the team a day off to honor George Floyd, according to running back Kenyan Drake. Drake said on Twitter he knows that the team is a “small cog in a big machine” but he knows these gestures can go a long way in creating the right dialogue. Cardinals have granted […]

Since being drafted 5th overall in the 2011 draft, Arizona Cardinals star Patrick Peterson has been one of the best cornerbacks in all of the NFL. In his first nine seasons, the 29-year-old has been named a Pro Bowler eight times and a First-Team All-Pro selection three times. Before he entered the NFL with the […]

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is ready for change. In an interview with Mike Jones of USA Today, the 14-year NFL veteran spoke on the recent racial injustices in the country including the case of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery as well what he wants people to get out of the tragic situation […]

The Arizona Cardinals currently reside in arguably the toughest division in all of football as the NFC West will be even more dangerous than usual in 2020. With the Cardinals — and just about everyone else in the division — drastically improving this offseason, the upcoming campaign could ultimately prove to be a memorable one […]

Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is using his “mad genius” during this quarantine to become even more innovative to help improve the team’s offense. Kenyan Drake hasn’t even played a full season with the Cardinals, but he knows how bright of offensive mind Kingsbury has: “Kliff is one of the more mad-genius, offensive-minded guys in […]

Arizona Cardinals star Chandler Jones has accomplished a lot of things in his 30 years of life. In college, the 6-foot-5, 265-pound pass-rusher was a two-time All-Big East selection. After that, Jones was selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Now, some eight years later, Jones is a two-time First-Team All-Pro selection […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a splash with the acquisition of former Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins this offseason. Unfortunately, the restrictions placed by the NFL in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have prevented him from getting properly acquainted with his new quarterback in Kyler Murray. Hopkins said during an appearance on Jalen & […]

All franchises have them, and all fans hate them – the heartbreaking moments that all professional sports teams face, commonly on a season-by-season basis. No team is safe from these knockdown moments, some coming at the worst times possible while others leave you puzzled for the rest of that season, not quite understanding how it […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is weighing his options closely. The NFL has yet to put a plan in place to fully outline a strategy to commence the 2020 season, despite having the biggest advantage of all — time. Peterson is in a different position than most players, as he was diagnosed with diabetes in […]

Arizona Cardinals star receiver DeAndre Hopkins is anxious to play with his new quarterback Kyler Murray, who’s the reigning AP Rookie of the Year. In a recent appearance on the Jalen & Jacoby Show, Hopkins spoke out about playing with Murray this upcoming season and called him a consistent quarterback. “Going into this situation with a […]

There is an impressive amount of talent at the wide receiver position in the NFL, but one of the clear-cut best receivers in the league is DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals. Hopkins has been named to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams over the course of his seven-year career, with no signs of […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has been one of the best players at his position for some time now. The 29-year-old has been named first-team All-Pro on three separate occasions, and he made the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight years in the NFL. But some of Peterson’s past successes were tarnished when […]

Former Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is now the starter in the Arizona Cardinals backfield. While initially coming over to Arizona by way of a trade from the Dolphins midway through last season, Drake initially shared the workload with fellow running back David Johnson, who has since been traded to the Houston Texans. With […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had a strong rookie season that included being the most accurate deep-ball passer in the NFL. According to John Kinsley of Football Outsiders, he used his own formula to try and figure out who was the most accurate passer in different situations. Passes that were accurate but were dropped or […]

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury might have been a real estate guru in another life. Kingsbury told ESPN’s Jordan Schultz he believed he would move to Dallas to sell houses after obtaining a business management degree from Texas Tech University. "I would've been super rich. This would've been chump change … " Kliff Kingsbury […]

Everson Griffen remains in free agency and he appears to be drumming up some interest from multiple teams. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Arizona Cardinals are interested in signing Griffen this offseason. Two veteran free agents who have had markets despite not signing — Jason Peters, Everson Griffen. Both have had strong interest from […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is currently gearing up for his first go-round as a member of the NFC South franchise as the team offered up quite the lucrative multi-year free contract this offseason. However, due to the unprecedented climate of today, Bridgwater has been unable to work out with any of his new teammates, […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 71 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 71 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 71 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

Just because a team has been around for a long time does not mean that they have a history of success. The Arizona Cardinals started as the Chicago Cardinals in 1920 and it has not been an easy road. They moved to Arizona in 1994 and the team has just six winning seasons since. The […]

Earlier this offseason, the NFC West became even stronger when the Arizona Cardinals traded for DeAndre Hopkins. While the Hopkins trade caused pandemonium, there could be more trades that take place in the NFC West this offseason. The Los Angeles Rams have shown they aren’t afraid to wheel and deal, giving up draft picks for […]

The Arizona Cardinals went just 5-10-1 this past season, but there are high hopes for the club heading into 2020. They are feelings shared by Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. Thanks to an offseason in which the Cardinals added star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins among others, some feel that Arizona could be a potential sleeper in […]

A new chapter is about to unfold for the New England Patriots. With quarterback Tom Brady departing the squad for Tampa Bay, a lot of adjustments are needed for the Patriots to get back to championship form. Luckily, they have a project in budding quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Kliff Kingsbury, head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones is very excited about what the upcoming season has to offer. The 30-year-old spoke to the Associated Press and gave high praise to the offseason moves the Cardinals made in the last couple of months, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Pro-Bowl pass rusher summed up […]

In a conference call on Monday, Chandler Jones revealed that he finds more comfort playing outside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals. “I feel like I’m more comfortable as an outside linebacker. To have the opportunity to play the same position in consecutive years is going to be fun for me,” said Jones. Jones did quite […]

The Arizona Cardinals took Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons with the eighth overall pick in the NFL Draft late last month, and the club is thrilled about his potential: “Our thought process, is if he is really able to focus on one position, having the flexibility to still move around, but really focus on one, what […]

Arizona Cardinals gunslinger Kyler Murray hasn’t been able to do much work on a football field this offseason, but that hasn’t prevented him from making improvements in his game. Ahead of his second year in the NFL, Kliff Kingsbury notices an upward shift in confidence from Murray. “There’s definitely a different level of confidence, a […]

Both the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have generated plenty of hype with their offseason moves. As a result, it seems expectations are now higher than ever under center for Kyler Murray, measured against Tom Brady. According to Caesars Sportsbook, Kyler Murray currently shares the same odds as Brady to win MVP, via ESPN’s […]