The NFL has implemented a new rule on kickoff returns that is hoped will bring the play back into games where touchbacks have been the norm in recent seasons. The return rate plummeted to 22 percent, which translated to about 2,000 non-plays during the season. In 2023, there were only four kickoff-return touchdowns compared to 23 in 2010. On a one-year trial, the kickoff will … [Read more...] about Jonathan Gannon and Cardinals coaches have practiced on the field with NFL’s new kickoff rule
Tillman Scholars to announce Cardinals’ 7th-round pick
For years, the NFL has attempted to add a little intrigue to Days 2 and 3 of the draft. Between team legends and fans, selections on Day 2 and 3 are often announced by special guests. For the Arizona Cardinals, the spirit of Pat Tillman will be felt. The league announced that two Tillman Scholars will announce the Cardinals’ seventh-round selection. They have the 226th overall … [Read more...] about Tillman Scholars to announce Cardinals’ 7th-round pick
PODCAST: Texas Tech P Austin McNamara talks NFL draft prep, Cardinals local pro day
This edition of the show has a special guest. Austin McNamara, punter for the last five seasons at Texas Tech, joined me on the show. McNamara, the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year, played high school ball in Gilbert at Highland High School. He talks about his career at Texas Tech, preparing for the NFL draft, his plans for the draft and he explains how his day with the … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Texas Tech P Austin McNamara talks NFL draft prep, Cardinals local pro day
Hall of Famer Bill Polian rants about the NFL’s problem with evaluating quarterbacks
Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian knows a thing or two about the drafting process in the NFL and even though he hasn’t been deep in a war room since 2011 with the Indianapolis Colts, he has strong opinions about the way things are currently in the NFL, especially with the evaluation of quarterbacks. That phenomenon is central to how the draft will unfold for the Arizona … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Bill Polian rants about the NFL’s problem with evaluating quarterbacks
2 linebackers make Touchdown Wire’s top 50 players of 2024 draft
The NFL draft is just over a week away and we have player and prospect rankings from analysts, while teams begin to finalize their own big boards. Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar put together his big board of the top 50 players in the 2024 draft. Of those 50 players, only two are off-ball linebackers. The Arizona Cardinals might take a linebacker in this draft but it will not be a … [Read more...] about 2 linebackers make Touchdown Wire’s top 50 players of 2024 draft