Michael Chow-Arizona Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK We have discussed the Cardinals’ approach to this off-season sufficiently enough. Some like the approach. Some are ambivalent. Some don’t like it. I have argued that the manner in which Michael Bidwill, Steve Keim, Kyler Murray and Erik Burkhardt have handled the off-season has been a PR roller coaster. A year ago the … [Read more...] about National Perception of Cardinals’ Roster
2023 NFL Draft: Veteran quarterbacks look to hold off young studs heading into new college football season
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK There are some big quarterback competitions heading into the 2022 college football season. Some of these will have repercussions for the 2023 NFL Draft. That is why the first thing we talk about are the upcoming quarterback competitions that could have an immediate impact on the 2023 NFL Draft class. Justin and I … [Read more...] about 2023 NFL Draft: Veteran quarterbacks look to hold off young studs heading into new college football season
SB Nation Reacts: Arizona Cardinals need to add a cornerback per the fans
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans powered by SurveyMonkey. Each week, we send 32 polls to plugged in fans from each team NFL. You can sign up HERE — it’s easy and free to join! Check out DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation. We asked last week about what the Arizona Cardinals still need to do on … [Read more...] about SB Nation Reacts: Arizona Cardinals need to add a cornerback per the fans
“Selflessness is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself”
“Selflessness is the best thing you can do for yourself” is a quote from David McCullough’s 2012 Wellesley High School graduation speech titled “You Are Not Special” —- a controversial speech that immediately went viral —- not just throughout America, but, all around the world. If you have the time and the interest, here is McCullough’s iconic speech: A few months after David … [Read more...] about “Selflessness is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself”
SB Nation Reacts Survey: Should the Arizona Cardinals make a move at center?
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Last week we asked what position group needed to be addressed still. Those results will be out tomorrow, but for this week we want to know your opinion on what the team should … [Read more...] about SB Nation Reacts Survey: Should the Arizona Cardinals make a move at center?
Should the Cardinals Try to Trade for C Jason Kelce?
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Background: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Jason Kelce #62, Brent Celek #87 and Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Ertz’s 11 yard touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Per Cardinals draft rumors which … [Read more...] about Should the Cardinals Try to Trade for C Jason Kelce?
Kliff 2022: Beginning of the end…or End of the Beginning?
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The oft-maligned Cardinals’ head coach has been called on the hot seat, but if he overcomes 3 simple things, does his narrative change altogether? The beginning of the end...or the end of the beginning. 2022 will be an all important year for one Kliff Kingsbury to prove it one way or the other. At this point in the offseason, with hardly … [Read more...] about Kliff 2022: Beginning of the end…or End of the Beginning?
Critique of a Simmons Critique
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Jackson Krueger Sports recently posted a video on YouTube titled “it Might be Time to Give up on Isaiah Simmons for the Arizona Cardinals (as a LB)”. We at ROTB have been debating whether Isaiah Simmons is better suited to play OLB or S than at ILB. But, what I think we can all agree on is that Simmons’ versatility and superior … [Read more...] about Critique of a Simmons Critique
Arizona Cardinals: Replacement options for Rodney Hudson if he opts to retire or play elsewhere
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Sean Harlow is currently Rodney Hudson’s backup and would be the projected starter if the three-time Pro Bowler leaves the team Rodney Hudson’s unexcused absence from Arizona Cardinals’ mandatory minicamp is already creating concerns about his future in the desert. Whether he wants to be traded or is contemplating retirement is … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals: Replacement options for Rodney Hudson if he opts to retire or play elsewhere