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The Arizona Cardinals have used a lot of draft capital over the years at inside linebacker. Since 2013, they have used four first-round picks and a second-round pick at the position without a big payoff. However, none of those players can be found on Touchdown Wire’s top 11 linebackers in the league. However, there is hope in the team’s last two first-round picks. Isaiah … [Read more...] about Isaiah Simmons, Zaven Collins hopefully soon are both considered top LBs

We are a day closer to the start of the 2021 NFL season. As of today, it is 86 days until the Arizona Cardinals kick off their season on the road against the Tennessee Titans. With 86 days until then, let’s look back at some of the players to wear No. 86 for the Cardinals. Currently, it is worn by undrafted rookie tight end Cary Angeline. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s … [Read more...] about 86 days till the Cardinals' season opener

The Arizona Cardinals will face some tough linebackers on offense this coming season. Their own duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins are not quite there yet but could be in the years to come. Touchdown Wire’s Mark Schofield gives us the top 11 linebackers in the league and the Cardinals will face five of them. Who are they? Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on … [Read more...] about Cardinals face 5 of NFL's top linebackers in 2021

We are one day closer to the start of the 2021 NFL season for the Arizona Cardinals. In 87 days, they will kick off the season on the road against the Tennessee Titans. With 87 days until the opener, let’s look back at some of the players over the years who have worn No. 87. It is now worn by tight end Maxx Williams, who enters his third year with the team. Below are him and … [Read more...] about 87 days till the Cardinals' season opener

When the Arizona Cardinals made it to the Super Bowl against the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2008 season, there were three legendary plays. One was the touchdown Larry Fitzgerald had to put the Cardinals in the lead in the final minutes and another was the miraculous catch in the end zone by Santonio Holmes. The other was at the end of the first half when Steelers linebacker … [Read more...] about Antrel Rolle thought about tripping James Harrison on fateful Super Bowl INT

The Arizona Cardinals have a formidable group of wide receivers with DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green and Christian Kirk. They will, particularly Hopkins, draw some top cornerbacks this coming season in 2021. In fact, based on Mark Schofield’s top 11 outside cornerbacks in the NFL right now, they will face four of those players in 2021, two of time twice. What are the … [Read more...] about Cardinals have 4 games vs. 4 of NFL's top outside CBs in 2021

It was over a decade ago, but after five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, defensive back Antrel Rolle hit free agency. He had his best season with the team in 2009. He was moved from cornerback to safety and had a Pro Bowl season. He signed with the New York Giants following the season, but the Cardinals wanted to bring him back. Although Rolle did go into negotiations with … [Read more...] about Antrel Rolle wanted Cardinals to beg for his return, but never was re-signing

The Arizona Cardinals have a pair of young linebackers they believe will be special in Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins. They are not among the top linebackers in the league yet. Who are the best linebackers in the league? Touchdown Wire’s Mark Schofield gives us the top 11, including two from the NFC West atop the list. Check them out below and read his full post to know … [Read more...] about LOOK: The top off-the-ball linebackers in the NFL

The Arizona Cardinals have finished their offseason program and are off until training camp at the end of July. The NFL has new protocols for players who have been vaccinated. Former Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson had something to say about Larry Fitzgerald. A quality tight end and a great cornerback might be available on the trade market. In this edition of the podcast, … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Should the Cardinals trade for Zach Ertz, Stephon Gilmore?