Category Archives: Arizona Cardinals

Game Comments: Cardinals at Bears 9/20/15

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears once again, had trouble getting pressure on the quarterback. Palmer took a few hits but generally speaking he looked comfortable in the pocket. This has become a major issue. Palmer was very accurate and looked good. Other … Continue reading →

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Sundays Can’t Be Blue Mondays

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times asks 10 questions going into the Bears game against the Cardinals Sunday: “5. Why do the Bears have a more strenuous Saturday practice than most? “‘Really, it’s just science behind it,’ coach John Fox … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Darren Fells Will Be Player to Keep and Eye on Sunday

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Cardinals have a great deal of speed at wide receiver with Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown. That’s going to be bad enough against a Bears defensive backfield that lacks overall speed. But Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Bears Offense Under Pressure from a Blitzing Cardinals Defense

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune reviews a few keys to Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. One thing that you expect to get from them is a lot of blitzing: “The Cardinals blitz about 40 percent of the time, running … Continue reading →

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There Are “Injuries” and Then There Are “Injuries”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times is off base with this comparison between quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer: “But [Arizona head coach Bruce] Arians is the perfect coach for him at the perfect time. The No. 1 pick in … Continue reading →

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In a Rush to See the Bears Do It to the Passer

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune is excessively tough on the Bears in his Tuesday column. But one thing that he had spot on was the disturbing lack of pass rush Sunday: “This is, what, Tuesday, and the Bears still … Continue reading →

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Bears May Try to Use the Cardinals Aggressiveness Against Them

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Kent Somers at the Arizona Republic tells us what the Bears next opponent, the Arizona Cardinals did and didn’t do well against the Saints on Sunday: “The Saints used the Cardinals’ aggressiveness against them. Quarterback Drew Brees continually hit running … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments from Selected Late Sunday NFL Games

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Some quick observations on some of the games that I caught late in the day after the Bears game was over. Broncos – Ravens: There was a huge question about Peyton Manning‘s arm before their game against the Ravens this … Continue reading →

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Some Creativity May Be Required For Teams Seeking Tight Ends in the Draft

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Tom Carpenter at ESPN highlights one of the more interesting things to look for inthe upcoming draft: where Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams (above) will go. Anyone who watched the combine knows that the tight end class is pretty grim and … Continue reading →

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Adrian Peterson – The Saga Continues

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Chris Wesseling at nfl.com reviews the current state of the Adrian Peterson saga in Minnesota: “After meeting at Peterson’s home earlier this month, general manager Rick Spielman recently requested a dinner session with the star running back’s agent, Ben Dogra, … Continue reading →

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