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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 […]

Pro Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner knows a thing or two about winning atop the highest level — to say the least. Thanks to Warner’s immense and extensive catalog of football knowledge, the former St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals standout is already dishing out some sound advice for Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua […]

Arizon Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is trying his best to maintain his offseason program despite the ongoing “coronavirus” pandemic that is sweeping throughout the globe. With the month of May now upon us, Kingsbury believes that things are going quite smoothly thus far as his players jut seem happy to be talking football once again. […]

The Arizona Cardinals gained one of college football’s most exciting players when they drafted Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons with the eighth overall pick. Scouts have drooled over Simmons due to his unreal athleticism and impressive versatility on the field and as a result, Simmons enters his rookie year with fairly high expectations. Simmons is expected […]

The NFL has released their schedule last Thursday, and with it teams now know their paths to the Super Bowl. In the NFC West, the road could not be more difficult. The games within division itself are competitive enough as it is, but clashes outside of the NFC West could make winning the division all […]

Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL analyst Kurt Warner retired from football in 2009. Nine years later, he envisioned a comeback. Warner said earlier this week he thought about trying to come out of retirement to rejoin the Cardinals ahead of the 2018 season, but the Cardinals’ lack of interest quickly dismissed any thoughts Warner […]

With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, players around the NFL have been trying to find ways to spend their time wisely. It’s safe to say that Chandler Jones of the Arizona Cardinals used his time wisely. According to Mark Dalton, the Senior VP of the Cardinals, Jones officially graduated with a degree from […]

The 2020 NFL regular season schedule has officially been released. That means it is time to figure out which games are the most “must-watch” for each team. Right now, we are looking at the New England Patriots. A strong 2019 regular season was derailed by a Wild Card Round loss to the Tennessee Titans. And […]

The league has been forced to take unprecedented action in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It seems the Arizona Cardinals could be among the teams that continue to take precautions well into the 2020 NFL season. Now that the schedules have officially been released, teams can properly prepare for the grind of a long […]

Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams is one of the most fearsome defensive lineman in the NFL. And former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer remembers when he realized that fact. Palmer made an appearance on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM radio station and relayed his remembrance of the final game the Cardinals played against the […]

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin did not start his football career as a wideout. Rather, he was recruited as a quarterback. But the school Boldin attended, Florida State, already had a starting quarterback in Chris Weinke. Boldin approached former Seminoles head coach Bobby Bowden about playing a position change, requesting to move to […]

Longtime NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin quickly became one of the best pass-catchers to ever do it atop the highest level. Originally selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of the heralded Florida State University, Boldin notably played both his high school and collegiate football within the […]

The Arizona Cardinals are sporting a revamped roster heading into the 2020 NFL season. It seems general manager Steve Keim is confident that they brought in just the type of player they need through the 2020 NFL Draft. The Cardinals were able to address needs on both sides of the ball with their slew of […]

Despite being a long-suffering franchise, the Arizona Cardinals have boasted a slew of great NFL players. There are some seasons when the Cardinals had moments making smart decisions in acquiring players via free-agency. Sadly, none of their free-agent signings throughout their history brought in a Super Bowl title in Arizona (yet), but a few notable […]

Although it was unconventional, the 2020 NFL Draft has officially come and gone. As the majority of the league improved, it has quickly become apparent that the NFC West will be fierce from start to finish in 2020. As the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers continue […]

The NFL is planning to release its preseason and regular-season schedule at some point this week, though some don’t “think any international games (are) coming this year,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The league had previously lined up the Jacksonville Jaguars to host two games in London and the Arizona Cardinals to host another in […]

The Arizona Cardinals have declined their fifth-year option on linebacker Haason Reddick, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Reddick is slated to earn $2.3 million in 2020. The 25-year-old is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played every game and registered 76 tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery and six passes defended. […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown didn’t have a breakout season only on the football field over the past year; he has also had a breakout as a teammate. Reminiscing on his early days spent with the Arizona Cardinals upon entering the league, Brown noted that he reached out to his new rookie teammates after […]