Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals had a relatively terrible year in 2007. Kurt Warner didn't work out… again. And superstar free-agent addition, Edgerrin James, had his worst full season in his entire football career. On the bright side, Matt Leinart looked as if he's going to be a solid pro, while Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin continued to show why they are recognized as one of the best young tandems in the league. Overall, the Cardinals definitely disappointed in Dennis Green's 2nd and last season as coach of the Cards. "They are who I thought they were!" If the Cardinals can pull a couple valuable offensive and defensive linemen via free agency and or the draft, I expect them to actually follow the hype that has been with them for the last two seasons, and do something in the NFC West. But there's always the fact that they are the Cardinals, a real killer if you're looking for wins. What the Cards really have to do is limit those 8 game losing streaks. Those will always hurt your playoff hopes. However, the Cardinals finished the season going 3-2 over their last 5 games, with wins over the Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks. Tough division, I guess.

Recent Records:

2004: 6-10 2005: 5-11 2006: 5-11

Off-Season Plans:

The Cardinals already found a new head coach in Ken Whisenhunt. This is a huge splash for Arizona, as Ken was one of the hottest names on the coaching market. As part of a Steelers' coaching crew that always had great drafts, I can only expect some perfect decisions from the Cardinals with Ken running the show. While I'm sure the Cardinals will have a better rushing attack with Whisenhunt's ground game in tact, a need for offensive linemen has to be realized. Addition via the draft could find them a star early, but plenty of depth can be had later on day 1. Defensive help is also something of need for Arizona. Early on day 1, if the best O-Line prospect is off the board, a flashy defensive lineman could find himself in a Cardinals uniform as the 5th pick. Possible selections; Joe Thomas, Gaines Adams, LaRon Landry, Reggie nelson, Levi Brown, or Alan Branch.

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