moklerman
Rise from the Ashes III
Arizona Cardinals at 15:00
1-10-ARZ 20 (15:00) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short left to S.Spach.
Pass was a bit high but Spach did not seem ready for the ball. It almost hit his helmet so it seemed pretty catchable.
2-10-ARZ 20 (14:57) T.Hightower up the middle to ARZ 24 for 4 yards (M.Lewis).
3-6-ARZ 24 (14:18) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short right to L.Long (S.Spencer).
This pass was to Long’s back shoulder as the CB had inside position. It was tipped away but accurate IMO.
PENALTY on SF-J.Smith, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at ARZ 24 - No Play. X1
1-10-ARZ 29 (14:13) K.Warner pass incomplete short right to A.Becht (I.Sopoaga).
Tipped at the LOS. Don’t know if it was accurate or not.
2-10-ARZ 29 (14:09) T.Hightower left end to ARZ 31 for 2 yards (D.Goldson, M.Lewis).
3-8-ARZ 31 (13:23) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to T.Hightower to ARZ 35 for 4 yards (P.Willis).
4-4-ARZ 35 (12:47) B.Graham punts 52 yards to SF 13, Center-M.Leach. A.Rossum to SF 26 for 13 yards (J.Wright).
Arizona Cardinals at 10:25
1-10-ARZ 29 (10:25) T.Hightower up the middle to ARZ 30 for 1 yard (M.Lawson).
2-9-ARZ 30 (9:43) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to L.Fitzgerald to SF 49 for 21 yards (D.Goldson).
PENALTY on ARZ-L.Fitzgerald, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at ARZ 30 - No Play.
This was a bad call. Clements tripped over his own feet.
2-19-ARZ 20 (9:13) PENALTY on ARZ-M.Gandy, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ARZ 20 - No Play.
2-24-ARZ 15 (8:54) T.Hightower up the middle to ARZ 21 for 6 yards (R.McDonald).
3-18-ARZ 21 (8:14) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass deep right intended for J.Urban INTERCEPTED by P.Willis at ARZ 40. P.Willis to ARZ 36 for 4yards (T.Hightower).
Bad pass by Warner. Seemed to go to Urban late and Willis cut in front of him to pick it.
Arizona Cardinals at 5:34, (1st play from scrimmage 5:29)
1-10-ARZ 8 (5:29) T.Hightower right end to ARZ 9 for 1 yard (N.Clements).
2-9-ARZ 9 (4:47) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short right to L.Fitzgerald [J.Smith].
Dropped by Fitz.
3-9-ARZ 9 (4:35) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to T.Hightower to ARZ 14 for 5 yards (P.Willis, S.Spencer).
4-4-ARZ 14 (3:56) B.Graham punts 45 yards to SF 41, Center-M.Leach. A.Rossum to SF 37 for -4 yards. Lateral to N.Clements pushed ob at
ARZ 44 for 19 yards (M.Ware).
PENALTY on SF, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced at ARZ 14 - No Play.
San Francisco challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
B.Graham punts 45 yards to SF 41, Center-M.Leach. A.Rossum to SF 37 for -4 yards. Lateral to N.Clements pushed ob at SF 44 for
7 yards (M.Ware).
Arizona Cardinals at 1:22, (1st play from scrimmage 1:17)
1-10-ARZ 22 (1:17) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass deep left to J.Urban to SF 38 for 40 yards (N.Clements). P2
Timeout #1 by ARZ at 00:38.
1-10-SF 38 38) PENALTY on ARZ-A.Becht, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SF 38 - No Play.
1-15-SF 43 38) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to T.Hightower to SF 28 for 15 yards (N.Clements). P3
1-10-SF 28 08) K.Warner left end to SF 33 for -5 yards (P.Haralson).
2-15-SF 33 (15:00) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to T.Hightower to SF 26 for 7 yards (P.Willis) [P.Haralson].
3-8-SF 26 (14:13) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short left to A.Boldin (D.Bly).
This pass was thrown inside and Boldin went outside. Was so far off I think it was miscommunication.
4-8-SF 26 (14:08) N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals at 10:24
1-10-ARZ 11 (10:24) C.Wells right tackle to ARZ 11 for no gain (K.Balmer).
2-10-ARZ 11 (9:39) (Shotgun) K.Warner sacked at ARZ 5 for -6 yards (P.Haralson).
Protection was good on this play. Looked like a coverage sack but Warner had time to get rid of it.
Timeout #2 by ARZ at 09:00.
3-16-ARZ 5 (9:00) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short middle to T.Hightower to ARZ 14 for 9 yards (P.Willis, M.Lawson) [P.Haralson].
4-7-ARZ 14 (8:31) B.Graham punts 56 yards to SF 30, Center-M.Leach. A.Rossum to SF 37 for 7 yards
Arizona Cardinals at 7:00
1-10-ARZ 23 (7:00) T.Hightower up the middle to ARZ 26 for 3 yards (A.Franklin).
2-7-ARZ 26 (6:23) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to A.Boldin to ARZ 31 for 5 yards (D.Goldson).
3-2-ARZ 31 (5:41) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short right to L.Long (T.Brown).
Dropped by Long.
4-2-ARZ 31 (5:36) (Punt formation) PENALTY on ARZ-A.Highsmith, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ARZ 31 - No Play.
4-7-ARZ 26 (5:36) B.Graham punts 56 yards to SF 18, Center-M.Leach. A.Rossum to SF 32 for 14 yards (L.Stephens-Howling).
Arizona Cardinals at 2:23
1-10-ARZ 20 (2:23) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass deep right intended for A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by N.Clements [M.Lawson] at ARZ 42. N.Clements to ARZ 34 for 8 yards (L.Fitzgerald).
Quick pressure with 4 man rush. Warner steps up to avoid pressure and is hit as he’s throwing the ball which floats to an interception.
Arizona Cardinals at 1:15
1-10-ARZ 40 (1:15) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to T.Hightower to SF 46 for 14 yards (P.Willis, N.Clements). P4
1-10-SF 46 48) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to T.Hightower ran ob at SF 33 for 13 yards (S.Spencer). P5
1-10-SF 33 41) (Shotgun) K.Warner sacked at SF 38 for -5 yards (R.McDonald).
Quick pressure with 5 man rush. Warner steps up to avoid outside pressure and is hit by rusher who is free in the middle.
Timeout #3 by ARZ at 00:34.
2-15-SF 38 34) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to J.Urban pushed ob at SF 32 for 6 yards (T.Brown).
3-9-SF 32 29) K.Warner pass short left to L.Fitzgerald to SF 22 for 10 yards (D.Bly) [P.Haralson]. P6
1-10-SF 22 11) K.Warner spiked the ball to stop the clock.
2-10-SF 22 11) (Field Goal formation) PENALTY on SF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 11 yards, enforced at SF 22 - No Play. X7
1-10-SF 11 11) K.Warner pass incomplete short right to L.Fitzgerald (N.Clements).
This looked like a good pass to me. It was a fade and Fitz was in position to catch it but Clements hit him before the ball got there preventing Fitz to elevate like he normally does.
2-10-SF 11 05) N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-B.Graham.
SF 13 ARZ 6, 8 plays, 49 yards, 1 penalty, 1:15 drive, 15:00
Arizona Cardinals at 8:21
1-10-ARZ 31 (8:21) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to L.Fitzgerald to ARZ 49 for 18 yards (M.Lewis). P9
1-10-ARZ 49 (7:54) (Shotgun) C.Wells right tackle to SF 36 for 15 yards (M.Roman). R10
1-10-SF 36 (7:09) C.Wells right tackle to SF 28 for 8 yards (I.Sopoaga).
2-2-SF 28 (6:29) K.Warner scrambles up the middle to SF 27 for 1 yard.
Protection was good, looked like a coverage sack. Warner didn’t take a negative play but probably could have gotten rid of it.
3-1-SF 27 (5:46) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to T.Hightower to SF 4 for 23 yards (P.Willis). P11
Timeout #1 by ARZ at 05:00.
1-4-SF 4 (5:00) (Shotgun) C.Wells left end to SF 5 for -1 yards (D.Bly, P.Willis).
2-5-SF 5 (4:18) K.Warner pass short right to L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P12
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals at 3:12
1-10-ARZ 39 (3:12) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short middle to J.Urban to ARZ 49 for 10 yards (D.Bly, P.Willis). P13
1-10-ARZ 49 (2:36) K.Warner pass short right to A.Boldin to SF 37 for 14 yards (D.Goldson). P14
1-10-SF 37 (1:57) C.Wells left tackle to SF 31 for 6 yards (M.Harris).
Timeout #1 by SF at 01:32.
2-4-SF 31 (1:32) (Shotgun) PENALTY on ARZ-K.Warner, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at SF 31 - No Play.
Not sure about this one. It was a delay but the Card’s sure seemed to think the playclock wasn’t reset.
2-9-SF 36 (1:32) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to T.Hightower pushed ob at SF 31 for 5 yards (M.Lewis).
3-4-SF 31 (1:32) PENALTY on SF-P.Haralson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SF 31 - No Play. X15
1-10-SF 26 49) C.Wells right tackle to SF 23 for 3 yards (P.Willis).
2-7-SF 23 10) C.Wells up the middle to SF 25 for -2 yards (A.Franklin).
3-9-SF 25 (15:00) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short left to T.Hightower.
There was real quick pressure on this play and it looked like Warner had to get rid of it before Hightower was ready but it was thrown out of his reach.
4-9-SF 25 (14:57) N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals at 7:26, (1st play from scrimmage 7:21)
1-10-ARZ 16 (7:21) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to L.Fitzgerald to ARZ 23 for 7 yards (T.Brown).
2-3-ARZ 23 (6:53) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short middle to L.Fitzgerald pushed ob at ARZ 29 for 6 yards (S.Spencer). P16
1-10-ARZ 29 (6:28) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short left to L.Fitzgerald (D.Bly).
Dropped by Fitz.
2-10-ARZ 29 (6:23) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to J.Urban to ARZ 34 for 5 yards (M.Roman).
3-5-ARZ 34 (5:46) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short left to L.Fitzgerald.
Don’t know if Warner expected Fitz to break more inside but his pass was way too far inside for Fitz to get to it on an in pattern.
4-5-ARZ 34 (5:42) B.Graham punts 64 yards to SF 2, Center-M.Leach, downed by ARZ-L.Stephens-Howling.
Arizona Cardinals at 3:11
1-10-SF 38 (3:11) PENALTY on ARZ-S.Spach, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SF 38 - No Play.
1-15-SF 43 (3:11) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass incomplete short left to J.Urban.
Dropped by Urban.
PENALTY on ARZ-M.Gandy, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SF 43 - No Play.
1-25-ARZ 47 (3:06) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short right to T.Hightower to SF 46 for 7 yards (S.Spencer).
2-18-SF 46 (2:34) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short middle to J.Urban to SF 33 for 13 yards (S.Spencer).
3-5-SF 33 (2:01) K.Warner pass incomplete deep right to J.Urban.
Quick pressure from 4 man front, Warner let it go early and threw it short.
Arizona Cardinals at 0:43
1-10-ARZ 12 43) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass short left to T.Hightower to ARZ 21 for 9 yards (P.Willis).
2-1-ARZ 21 23) (No Huddle) K.Warner spiked the ball to stop the clock.
3-1-ARZ 21 23) (Shotgun) K.Warner pass deep left to L.Fitzgerald to ARZ 46 for 25 yards (P.Willis). P17
1-10-ARZ 46 08) (No Huddle) K.Warner spiked the ball to stop the clock.
[FONT="]2-10-ARZ 46 08) (Shotgun) K.Warner sacked at ARZ 33 for -13 yards (J.Smith). FUMBLES (J.Smith), ball out of bounds at ARZ [/FONT]
Okay, it's no surprise that Warner is receiving his share of the criticism after yesterday's performance but I wanted to go back and re-watch the game with the emotion removed.
The above gamelog is for the Cardinals offensive drives. Most of it is self-explanatory but I did want to add context to some of the facts which I've highlighted in red.
With so many elements not going the Cardinals way yesterday I want to note how poor the starting field position was on a consistent basis. 80+ yard drives when the offense isn't clicking makes for a long day.
Also, there were, once again, a handful of bad calls by the officials. The pass interference against Fitz. The holding on Gandy. There are always bad calls I just thought I'd point out the one's they got wrong.
But, like so many other threads, this one is about Warner. Many are concerned about his overall play and there were many examples of poor play by him in the game. I have commented on those particular plays above but wanted to perhaps give some hope to those so worried about his play.
Now, I'm not ignoring the overall numbers but Warner did rebound pretty well and play over a half of pretty good football. After the interception intended for Boldin, Warner seemed to play a lot better than I remember thinking he played while watching the game. During the last minutes of the 2nd quarter and all of the 2nd half, Warner completed:
17/25 68% 190 yards 1TD 0INT 103.8 rating.
And that was with 3 spikes and a dropped pass.
I certainly didn't think he was that efficient in the 2nd half but it does give me a certain amount of optimism about him and the offense that I definitely wasn't feeling after the game. I don't think everything's peachy but if Breaston can come back, Boldin can get healthy and Wells gets a few more carries...each one of those little things may get the offense back to where we're all used to seeing it.
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