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Some of the rumors swirling around the NFL draft the last few weeks involved the Arizona Cardinals and how they might want to trade up from the 15th overall pick to get their quarterback. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, that doesn’t seem to be the direction that the Cardinals want to go […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just days away, quarterback-hungry teams are clamoring for position to take a top prospect. Among the teams with looming concerns under center are the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have done little to tip their hand about their draft strategy up until now. Recent reports suggest they are the team that is […]

Bruce Arians knew that the Arizona Cardinals needed a quarterback of the future back when he was still in charge. But he never found one he liked/wanted in the NFL Draft (at least not one he was ever in a position to acquire). Now that he’s gone, Arians thinks he sees his former team’s guy […]

The Arizona Cardinals have their quarterback for right now in Sam Bradford. But they are still in need of a QB of the future. They are expecting to take on in the coming draft. It sounds like they may have settled on someone. Rumor has it that they love Baker Mayfield. Peter King has speculated […]

The Arizona Cardinals moved forward in a new direction at quarterback this offseason by bringing aboard Sam Bradford on a one-year, $20 million deal via NFL free agency. However, there remain lingering questions concerning the health of knees having suffered a pair of tears to his left ACL. According to Darren Urban of azcardinals.com, Bradford voiced […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is just one week away from beginning and the Arizona Cardinals currently have the No. 15 overall pick in the first round. What will Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and new head coach Steve Wilks end up doing with that pick? Many mock drafts have them taking a quarterback in the first round […]

Earlier this offseason, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald made the commitment to return for a 15th season after once again contemplating retirement. It has become an annual process for him as he ventures into the later portion of his Hall of Fame career. Fitzgerald has continued to show the ability to play at an […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams are clamoring to position themselves in a spot where they can take one of the top quarterback prospects. With as many as four quarterbacks being projected to go in the top-5, there is a certain sense of urgency for teams looking for some future stability under […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just over a week away, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is making his final pre-draft visit stops. He’s slated to visit with the Denver Broncos on Monday and will then head down south to meet with the Arizona Cardinals, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. As the pre-draft visits wrap up this […]

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians knows a thing or two about quarterbacks. He played a part in developing Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck early in their careers. He also coaxed a career year out of Carson Palmer at age 36 during his stint in Arizona. Arians is no longer responsible for mentoring Arizona’s […]

Although former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is officially retired from the NFL as a coach, he will reportedly start his broadcasting career very soon. According to an article written on Saturday by senior writer Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic, Arians said that he is currently weighing two network job offers to be an NFL […]

It goes without saying that the Arizona Cardinals have made some significant changes since the retirement of former head coach Bruce Arians this offseason. Among them was the release of safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has since signed with the Houston Texans. There has been some speculation that the decision was due to his declining performance […]

The Arizona Cardinals have one of the best No. 1 cornerbacks in the game in Patrick Peterson, who can keep opposing top receivers quiet as well as anyone. However, they don’t have anyone close to his level playing opposite him, especially with veterans Justin Bethel and Tramon Williams both leaving in free agency. Peterson hopes […]

After spending the last few years with the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Brice Butler was ready to move on this offseason as he fully intended on testing NFL free agency. Although Butler expressed a desire to return to Dallas if he was given a starting role, a future with the Cowboys just wasn’t a viable […]

The Arizona Cardinals were able to temporarily address their dire need under center with the addition of quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. Despite mixed reviews, running back David Johnson is among those who are excited about the signing. Bradford has endured an injury-riddled career up to this point and the 2017 NFL season was no […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a calculated risk this offseason by signing quarterback Sam Bradford to be their new starting quarterback. Bradford, who has a history of knee problems, missed virtually all of last season due to a recurrence of that knee issue. Bradford is still working his way back from that significant setback. So despite […]

The catch here is that Baker Mayfield was not told by his agent or an NFL executive that he will be going to the Arizona Cardinals. He wasn’t told by any of the current Cardinals (players and coaches), Carson Palmer, or any other former player or coach. The Cardinals front office didn’t tell him, either. […]

When the Arizona Cardinals had to release safety Tyrann Mathieu because he refused to take a pay cut, the Houston Texans seized the opportunity and signed him to a one-year, $7 million contract. Mathieu has proven the doubters wrong before and he’s slated to do it yet again, says his longtime teammate and close friend in […]

The Arizona Cardinals are set to bring in veteran outside linebacker Connor Barwin in for a visit this week, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Rams’ and Eagles’ LB Connor Barwin is scheduled to visit this week with the Arizona Cardinals, per source. Barwin, 31, spent last season with the Los Angeles Rams. He had five […]

It goes without saying that there was plenty of hype surrounding Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson going into the 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, his year was over almost as quickly as it started after suffering a wrist injury in the season opener. Johnson is now poised to make his comeback this behind a newly-revamped Cardinals team. According […]

It has been a long recovery process from wrist surgery for Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl running back David Johnson. He has steadily progressed toward being physically ready to go well ahead of the 2018 season. Recent reports suggested that the Cardinals expected him to get a full medical clearance in the coming weeks. According to Omar Ruiz […]

Kids, do you know magic? Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim surely does. As it pertains to his new quarterback, Sam Bradford, Keim revealed how the organization plans to keep the oft-injured one healthy in 2018 and beyond, via the team’s Facebook Watch series. Cardinals GM Steve Keim on Sam Bradford's health, via AZ's Facebook […]

Although the offseason is not officially close to being over, teams have already looking ahead to their preparations for the 2018 NFL season. The last few months saw some notable changes, especially at the head coaching position. Fortunately, the NFL allows its new head coaches to get an early start on their offseason workouts. According to Darin […]

The Arizona Cardinals are doing with they can to stay competitive in an NFC West division that has been flipped upside down in the last two years. Although the team wasn’t able to land a franchise-caliber quarterback in NFL free agency, the team is staying aggressive in their pursuits to give veteran Sam Bradford some weapons […]

Following a slow start to free agency, the Arizona Cardinals have seemingly shifted their focus to their thin receiving corps. They have met with a number of potential pieces in former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brice Butler. Both players make for intriguing options to help add some solid depth […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys were faced with a wide receiver dilemma this offseason, they made it clear that Brice Butler was not part of their plans moving forward. As a result, he is headed for greener pastures where he can be promoted to a more integral role on offense. Butler is set to have some […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has been picking up steam as being one of the top players at his position in this year’s class. He has worked his way up from originally walking on to being considered as a first round talent. In response to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off yet another disappointing season that saw them miss the playoffs for the second straight year. A few of their key players were sidelined for much of the year due to injuries, headlined by Pro Bowl running back David Johnson missing all but one game due to a dislocated wrist that […]

The Denver Broncos have added a new piece to their offensive unit after agreeing to a trade with the Arizona Cardinals that landed them a new offensive tackle in Jared Veldheer, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cardinals announced they are trading OT Jared Veldheer to the Broncos in exchange for Denver’s sixth-round draft pick […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the surprising decision to release safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut for the 2018 NFL season. Needless to say, it did not take long for him to get scooped up by another star-studded team in the Houston Texans on a one-year, $7 million deal. Mathieu had plenty […]

If you are going to be a professional athlete, you may want to seriously consider trying to sign with Sam Bradford’s agent, Tom Condon. Why him? Well—because he somehow convinced the Arizona Cardinals to a very lucrative deal even though his client is injury prone, has bad knees, and has never really been successful in […]

The Arizona Cardinals have made a huge gamble on Sam Bradford’s health as they signed him to be their starting quarterback despite his long history of knee problems. However, Bradford has provided some initial optimism about his chances of staying on the field in Arizona. “My knee feels good,” Bradford said per Darren Urban of […]

It wasn’t all about the money (although $28 million a season ain’t too shabby). That’s what Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is claiming. While guesting on Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio, Cousins revealed that his big decision came down to his desire to win football games. “It came down to my desire to […]

Safety Tyrann Mathieu is now a free agent following the Arizona Cardinals’ decision to release him after he declined a pay cut. However, Mathieu maintains that money takes a backseat to winning in terms of his priorities in deciding which team to play for next. “It’s not all about money for me,” Mathieu said to Albert […]

After learning they weren’t going to be able to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins in NFL free agency, the Arizona Cardinals started exploring other options to replace the recently retired Carson Palmer. The team quickly agreed to a deal with veteran journeyman Sam Bradford on a short-term deal, but it appears the team may have tried […]

Recently released by the Arizona Cardinals, dynamic safety Tyrann Mathieu is reportedly drawing interest from the Houston Texans. A third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by Arizona, Mathieu made the Pro Bowl in 2015 and just finished his first year in which he played in every game during the regular season. He’s essentially still getting […]

The latest update on Tyrann Mathieu’s ongoing contract negotiations with the Arizona Cardinals said that they had made “positive strides” toward restructuring the safety’s deal. However, they obviously weren’t positive enough as the Cardinals have announced that they’ve cut the Honey Badger. We have released safety Tyrann Mathieu.https://t.co/dTmli1kXiq — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 14, 2018 […]

According to reports, the Arizona Cardinals are starting to break positive ground in a possible reworking of Tyrann Mathieu’s contract. This is according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, who states the Cardinals are “making positive strides” toward restructuring the safety’s deal. Somers recently relayed information that pretty much inferred the franchise wasn’t committed to Mathieu […]