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October 10, 2008

Breaking news: Adrian Wilson fined $25,000 for hit

Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson has been fined $25,000 for roughing the passer in last week's game against the Bills.

Wilson was fined for his hit on Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, who suffered a concussion on the play and did not return to the game.

According to the NFL, Wilson was fined for unnecessarily driving the quarterback to the ground, violating Rule 12, Section 2, Article 12 (2) of the NFL Official Playing Rules, which states that "a defensive player must not unnecessarily or violently throw him down and land on top of him with all or most of the defender's weight. Instead, the defensive player must strive to wrap up or cradle the passer with the defensive player's arms."

In the league's letter to Wilson, it was noted that he was fined twice in 2007 -- for a late hit and a "horse collar" tackle -- and that future infractions can lead to increased disciplinary action.

October 7, 2008

Is this going to be it for Kurt Warner?

The Cardinals' quarterback and former Super Bowl MVP has contemplated retirement in recent years - all the way back to 2004, when he was benched in favor of Eli Manning. But after seeing receiver Anquan Boldin get pummeled by Jets safety Eric Smith in a Week 4 game, the thoughts of retirement only increased.

Then again, after lighting up the Bills' defense in a blowout win on Sunday, Warner felt like he could play forever.

September 28, 2008

Anquan Boldin appears to be ok

The Cardinals' receiver, who was hit hard by Jets safety Eric Smith in the final seconds of today's game, has movement in his extremities and was conscious when he left the stadium for observation.

We talked to Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt afterward, and he confirmed that Boldin was alert and able to move his extremities despite being taped to a backboard and removed from the field.

Whisenhunt said Boldin wanted to get up, but was told by doctors on site that he needed to be still for precautionary reasons.

Thank goodness.

August 30, 2008

And the Cardinals' starter is ...

... no one.

At least not yet.

With 8 days to go before the regular season opener, Ken Whisenhunt still hasn't decided whether it will be Kurt Warner or Matt Leinart.

Sheesh.

UPDATE: Apparently, Whisenhunt read our post and saw our reaction to his delaying the announcement of a starter. It's Warner.


August 28, 2008

Kurt Warner will be the Cardinals starter ...

... at least in tonight's preseason finale.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt has yet to name a starter for the regular season, although Matt Leinart's abysmal performance last weekend against the Raiders might ultimately sway him to name Warner as his No. 1.

August 20, 2008

Anquan Boldin is not a happy camper ... still

The Cardinals receiver has been bellyaching for months about wanting a new contract similar to the $40 million deal signed by fellow receiver Larry Fitzgerald. And he's still at it.

He doesn't feel appreciated by the organization.

He wants to be traded.

He wants to be respected.

I guess I'm going to have to freshen up my "why receivers are the ones creating so much controversy in the NFL" story to run later this season.

I will be sure to include P.C. Richard's favorite George Young line that pertains to this and countless other situations like it: "When they tell you it's not about the money ... it's about the money."

May 3, 2008

Anquan Boldin isn't going anywhere

And he hasn't asked to go anywhere, either.

The Cardinals receiver refutes reports that he has demanded that the Cardinals trade him.

Boldin is not happy with his contract situation, especially in light of fellow receiver Larry Fitzgerald's new $40 million deal. But Boldin hasn't asked out ... yet.

The feeling here: He'll either re-work his contract this year or next year, but will not be leaving the Cardinals any time soon.

April 29, 2008

Cops had to use Taser on Cardinals' draft pick

Offensive tackle Brandon Keith, the Cardinals' seventh-round pick, was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors as a result of an incident at a party in Cedar Falls, Ariz. last month.

Keith, who played at Northern Iowa, was arrested along with two other players. He was charged with disorderly conduct, rioting and interfering with officials, all misdemeanors. Cops used a Taser on Keith when he charged at officers, according to a police spokesman.

April 14, 2008

Luis Sharpe was one of the best blockers ever

Sharpe was one of the premier left tackles of his era. But he has been on a long, downward spiral since ending his career with the Cardinals in 1994. He's about to go to prison on drug charges.

Sad.


March 19, 2008

Anquan Boldin will soon be a rich man

The Cardinals receiver is hoping to get a new deal now that teammate Larry Fitzgerald has agreed on a four-year, $40 million contract.

The only question now is whether Boldin will get a new deal from the Cardinals, or if he'll be playing elsewhere. The Cardinals would like to keep him, but the pricetag has gone up considerably.

March 11, 2008

Larry Fitzgerald just did the Giants a huge favor

Cardinals Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who just might be the best receiver in football not named Randy Moss, has agreed to a four-year, $40 million contract extension.

Why is that good news for the Giants? Because it's one less option that the Eagles have to fill a glaring need for a big-time receiver. And one less headache for the Giants' secondary to deal with twice a year.

The Eagles have already tried to pry Fitzgerald away from the Cardinals, dangling cornerback Lito Sheppard as part of a package, but the Cardinals remained steadfast in their bid to retain Fitzgerald.

They were strangled on the salary cap by Fitzgerald's contract, but the extension now takes the heat off the cap and allows them to sign other players.

October 9, 2007

Sorry, Vinny

Looks like the Cardinals have gone in a different direction for their quarterback situation.

While there was early speculation that they'd go after Vinny Testaverde, they've instead settled on the younger Tim Rattay. Oh, well. Sorry, Vince. Maybe next time.

Leinart on IR; Vinny Testaverde next?

The Cardinals have placed Matt Leinart (broken collarbone) on injured reserve.

They're likely to sign ex-Jet Vinny Testaverde as insurance behind Kurt Warner.

Vinnaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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