Entries from July 2007

Cardinals’ Pre-Camp O-Line Analysis

Date July 19, 2007

Last year the Cardinals’ much maligned offensive line did not start to show marked improvement until Reggie Wells was switched from left guard to right tackle. At the same time Nick Leckey replaced Alex Stepanovich at center, rookie Deuce Lutui was inserted at right guard and Milford Brown lined up at left guard along side […]

Cardinals’ Pre-Camp WR & TE Analysis

Date July 16, 2007

The Cardinals’ wide receiver corps is one of the most talented and deepest in the NFL. Conversely, the Cardinals’ tight end corps is the NFL’s youngest and most inexperienced. What can we expect from both units as the 2007 season unfolds?

Take another look at last year’s numbers for this year’s returning wide receivers:

Cardinals’ Pre-Camp RB Analysis

Date July 8, 2007

The Cardinals open camp with four candidates at halfback in 32-Edgerrin James, 31-Marcel Shipp, 28-J.J. Arrington and 33-Steve Baylark. At fullback there is a crowd of prospects to challenge free agent acquisition 45-Terrelle Smith. Here’s a breakdown of this year’s talent in the backfield.

Amare - The Game

Date July 7, 2007

Check out these YouTube videos on Amare Stoudemire. Pretty good stuff from what I hear, but I’m still watching them. Three parts.
Amare – The Game, Part 1
Amare – The Game, Part 2
Amare – The Game, Part 3

Cardinals’ Pre-Camp QB Analysis

Date July 5, 2007

The Cardinals head into training camp with four quarterbacks on their roster: 7-Matt Leinart; 13-Kurt Warner; 9-Shane Boyd; and 12-Toby Korrodi. Let’s examine the prospects of each player and determine what the Cardinals need to do to get the most value and productivity at the quarterback position in 2007.

Grant Hill chooses Phoenix

Date July 5, 2007

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Grant Hill chose the Phoenix Suns Thursday and will sign for the veteran’s minimum of $1.83 million.
Read more here: Orlando Sentinel
And oh yeah, yeah!!!!!!
Grant Hill will be an amazing addition for the Suns…and if he stays healthy, or at least is healthy for the playoffs, their chances of winning […]

Random Thoughts Before Cards 2007 Camp

Date July 1, 2007

Expectations.

None that can be backed up with logical analysis. Everything is too new, too first-timish. Whisenhunt has never run a camp before, never supervised a staff, never had the final say, never felt the pressure of being the boss.

Clancy Pendergast is being asked to run a hybrid 3-4 and 4-3 defense, transitioning as quickly as possible to a full 3-4 system, with players who may or may not have the skills to make the system work.