The point you thought this would be a different team!

[Krusher kardinals]

Mine…game 1 vs Tennessee
When i say kliff arguing with the refs.

I was very critical last year of kliff, when he gave high 5 to an eagle making a big catch near the cards sideline.

 

[Dback Jon]

I was impressed by the Titans win but didn’t know if it was a fluke or not. The Rams game is what let me believe this could be a special year

 

[slanidrac16]

Actually for me it was the loss to the Packers. It proved we could hang with those guys.

 

[Zeno]

Beating the Rams in LA the way we did convinced me this was a MUCH improved team.

BUT going 2-1 without Kyler and Hopkins, made me think this group is really special.

 

[Totally_Red]

During the Titans game. Preseason was a mixed bag and you never know how new additions will mix with your team (see the Philly Dream Team of a decade ago.)

It may be the best overall roster since the Cardinals moved to AZ. Kudos to Steve Keim, Mr. B, and the front office for finding and acquiring some solid talent.

 

[TRW]

I probably was convinced after the Cleveland game. Been a fan too long to get optimistic too soon.

This team has a special vibe about it all season long. Kudos to KK for learning and progressing as he has and kudos to Steve Keim for bringing in the players he did. I think the Bengals coach answered the question about why they were so improved on offense, and he said 3 years in the system was a large part. Kind of rang true with the Cards as well, at least to me (yes, I know there are myriads of reasons for all of you who need to correct everything anyone says).

Anyway, this is the most entertaining and gutsy Cardinals team I've seen in a long time and maybe ever.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

When we beats the Rams for the 2nd time this season.

 

[phillycard]

I probably was convinced after the Cleveland game. Been a fan too long to get optimistic too soon.

This team has a special vibe about it all season long. Kudos to KK for learning and progressing as he has and kudos to Steve Keim for bringing in the players he did. I think the Bengals coach answered the question about why they were so improved on offense, and he said 3 years in the system was a large part. Kind of rang true with the Cards as well, at least to me (yes, I know there are myriads of reasons for all of you who need to correct everything anyone says).

Anyway, this is the most entertaining and gutsy Cardinals team I've seen in a long time and maybe ever.

TRW, I'm the same. The Rams game was heaven on earth, but when we man handled the Browns with all we had been through leading up to it, I went on a madman screaming tirade after the final AJ touchdown about how humble I had been, but felt it was time to start popping off a little.

 

[Cheesebeef]

That Rams butt-whooping was a real eye-opener. I was stoked before then, but that domination, especially on the ground to pile-drive them was something I'd never seen any Cardinals team really do before. The follow up with the destruction of the Browns only cemented the feeling that this team was something special.

 

[ajcardfan]

When Minnesota missed that FG I immediately thought this could be a special season. Playoff teams get those breaks. We almost never caught breaks like that in the past.

Then, when we did not blow it against the Jags, I really felt this team was going to be different. Past teams choke that game. Instead, we grabbed ahold of that game when we were behind and won going away.

I had very good feelings for LA and Cleve games. Did far better than I even thought of in both.

Could turn on a dime in the other direction. It happens to teams. But I truly don't expect that.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Mine…game 1 vs Tennessee
When i say kliff arguing with the refs.

I was very critical last year of kliff, when he gave high 5 to an eagle making a big catch near the cards sideline.

Halftime of Titans game. I just felt the team was legit.

 

[Zeem_Freeze]

the audible in the Rams game where we were deep in our own territory on 3rd and 5 and Kyler checked into a run to Edmonds and he busted 50 yards, broke the Rams spirit, and truly put that game away.

 

[PACardsFan]

I was convinced when we sacked Mahomes 5 times and put up 40 to hoist our 1st Lombardi Trophy!!!

 

[PACardsFan]

Halftime of Titans game. I just felt the team was legit.

Yes. The absolute opposite of the 2018 opener, when an average Washington team had 22 first half first downs & we hadn’t crossed midfield. I told my youngest son at halftime of that game that we would have the 1st pick in the draft.

 

[Bkbobo]

When I saw this last week. I knew we are were legit, lol. . Seriously, I was at the Browns game and it felt different to me.

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[cardsfanmd]

This off-season when I saw the talent and leadership Keim acquired.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

This off-season when I saw the talent and leadership Keim acquired.

Right? 100% when JJ Watt put out the "Source Me" on Twitter and then said Kyler is the reason he came

We were finally a destination spot for talent.

 

[MrYeahBut]

I dunno man, I'm still struggling buying all in.. Not because I don't believe in the coaches or players, it's being a Redbird fan for 50+ years. I just can't let myself go completely yet.

 

[keith wenzel]

For me it was opening day, going in to Tennessee and winning in the manner we did. Just see

 

[Jasper]

Honestly I had no idea why JJ wanted to sign here. Maybe for a final contract. That 1st game, that 1st play JJ stopped the run for a loss really changed the team and set the tone for the season.
Week after week they have proven me wrong. Always expected a letdown every week. Kinda like the panthers game.

 

[SoonerLou]

When Kyler told you not to worry about the preseason.

 

[KYCardFan]

All of their road wins have been impressive but TN and Rams dominant wins were the tell

 

[SECTION 11]

I’m going to toot my own horn and say that I was pretty bullish on this team since the summer.

 

[SECTION 11]

All I do is toot my own horn.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

I dunno man, I'm still struggling buying all in.. Not because I don't believe in the coaches or players, it's being a Redbird fan for 50+ years. I just can't let myself go completely yet.

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I'm pessimistically optimistic

Until the whistle blows at the end of the Super Bowl I'll be cautious