We wandered in the desert, a biblical forty years it seemed. We had heroes and hopes but little else to show for the sweat shed on the grounds of Sun Devil Stadium. A single playoff victory, on the road against the Cowboys, was the high water mark during the long drought. We moved West, to the NFC West and the Westside of Phoenix. It was there that our owner, an affable man named Bowtie Bill, found a new home for us. We could no longer accept excuses; we were no longer the armpit of the NFL.
Our team has had four years in its new home. We have gone from 5-11, to 8-8, to 9-7 and to 10-6. We are the two-time defending Champions of the NFC West. We have won four playoff games and have been to the Super Bowl. Like Moses, we looked down on the promised land but were denied entry. We have foes left to conquer.
This year begins without some of our leaders from the past: Kurt, Q, and Dansby are gone. Other starters like Rackers and Rolle have been replaced. One man, who will never touch the ball in play, did sign an extension. He is our Coach, and he is a man of character. He has kept with him the Hall of Fame Grimm qualities of a winner and the determination which come from a Lott of work.
We are not “favored” to win our Division this year. I believe the “experts” are mistaken. This Coach, and this Team, will be in position to win. It may take a different style of play to succeed, but I believe we will. For years, all I wanted was a winning team which had a reasonable shot at the playoffs every year. There is that Super Bowl Championship, promised land thing, but that can wait for January and February. This year we can prove that we are who we thought we were, and we are who we want to be.
Rise up Red Sea. We now have faith which comes from leadership and hope which comes from history. I love this team.
Our team has had four years in its new home. We have gone from 5-11, to 8-8, to 9-7 and to 10-6. We are the two-time defending Champions of the NFC West. We have won four playoff games and have been to the Super Bowl. Like Moses, we looked down on the promised land but were denied entry. We have foes left to conquer.
This year begins without some of our leaders from the past: Kurt, Q, and Dansby are gone. Other starters like Rackers and Rolle have been replaced. One man, who will never touch the ball in play, did sign an extension. He is our Coach, and he is a man of character. He has kept with him the Hall of Fame Grimm qualities of a winner and the determination which come from a Lott of work.
We are not “favored” to win our Division this year. I believe the “experts” are mistaken. This Coach, and this Team, will be in position to win. It may take a different style of play to succeed, but I believe we will. For years, all I wanted was a winning team which had a reasonable shot at the playoffs every year. There is that Super Bowl Championship, promised land thing, but that can wait for January and February. This year we can prove that we are who we thought we were, and we are who we want to be.
Rise up Red Sea. We now have faith which comes from leadership and hope which comes from history. I love this team.
Again, well said Dan. Always enjoy your posts. GO CARDS! 
