The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Mon, 20 May 2013 07:54:59 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Chike Okeafor Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB9) 60 It was an up and down season for the Cardinals’ defense in 2009, and it ended in ugly fashion when the team gave up 45 points in consecutive playoff games. To make matters worse, the front seven took a big hit with the departure of Karlos Dansby. The front office has worked to add a few pieces to this unit, but there are still several needs at various positions. Andy Bishop explains. http://ari.scout.com/2/959652.html 2047 Andy Bishop http://ari.scout.com/2/959652.html Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:12:00 GMT 1 126 Arizona ari It appears coach Ken Whisenhunt isn't going to hand the starting quarterback's job to Matt Leinart. Instead, Whisenhunt is looking for an experienced quarterback who can push Leinart and be a productive starter if Leinart falters or is injured. http://ari.scout.com/2/953450.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://ari.scout.com/2/953450.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Cardinals have reached the segment of the year when they must evaluate current players and identify areas in need of improvement. After two successful seasons, the Cardinals are at a crossroads. Should they restock through the draft? Do the old guys have enough in the tank for one more push? Tyson Qualls discusses three veterans hanging by a thread to their roster spot. http://ari.scout.com/2/947822.html 2047 Tyson Qualls http://ari.scout.com/2/947822.html Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:24:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Arizona Cardinals season may be over, but the offseason speculation is just warming up. Arizona has a high number of core players who become free agents this year. Others could be used as trade bait. In case you haven't heard, there's also a situation at quarterback. Amberly Dressler outlines 10 players to watch this offseason. http://ari.scout.com/2/939844.html 2047 Amberly Dressler http://ari.scout.com/2/939844.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:56:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Green Bay Packers erased the Arizona Cardinals early lead but didn't end the home team's hopes of a back-to-back Super Bowl run. The entertaining ping-pong matchup lived up to its hype, and the Cardinals once again told its underdog status that it was barking up the wrong tree. The Cardinals and Kurt Warner live to see another day in the NFL playoffs courtesy of a 51-45 overtime victory. http://ari.scout.com/2/936704.html 2047 Amberly Dressler http://ari.scout.com/2/936704.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:21:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Arizona Cardinals did what they were suppose to do against the St. Louis Rams at home on Sunday. The Cardinals took a 31-10 victory over the one-win Rams. But the Cardinals NFC West rivals weren't without a few surprises against the division champs. http://ari.scout.com/2/932418.html 2047 Amberly Dressler http://ari.scout.com/2/932418.html Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:24:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari Quarterback Kurt Warner has taken the normal amount of snaps in practice this week and he's expected to play Sunday against the Titans. Warner suffered a concussion last week in St. Louis and didn't play in the second half. He passed neurological tests early in the week and has not cut back on his normal amount of practice work. http://ari.scout.com/2/923707.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://ari.scout.com/2/923707.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:08:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari Quarterback Kurt Warner said he felt better Monday, a day after suffering concussion-like symptoms against the Rams. Warner was taken down on a pass play, hitting the front of his helmet on the turf. He stayed in the game for six more plays but left shortly before the first half ended. Coach Ken Whisenhunt is optimistic that Warner will play this week, but that's not a given. http://ari.scout.com/2/923267.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://ari.scout.com/2/923267.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:29:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari Backup quarterback Matt Leinart has failed to impress in three significant appearances this season. But coach Ken Whisenhunt has defended him, saying his sees progress from the fourth-year quarterback. It's possible Leinart could start this Sunday against the Titans. That would provide a nice story line since the Titans passed on Leinart in the 2006 draft and took Vince Young with the third pick. http://ari.scout.com/2/922969.html 2047 The Sports Xchanage http://ari.scout.com/2/922969.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:19:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Cardinals are starting to feel the impact of having a bye in the fourth week of this season, with several key players trying to work through various injuries. Sunday's game in St. Louis will be the team's seventh straight since their off week, and the nagging injuries are starting to mount, especially on defense. http://ari.scout.com/2/921709.html 2047 Sports XChange http://ari.scout.com/2/921709.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Arizona Cardinals meet the St. Louis Rams this week. While the Cardinals are the clear favorites, there are Rams players on both sides of the ball who could disrupt the Cardinals. http://ari.scout.com/2/921337.html 2047 The Sports Xchange http://ari.scout.com/2/921337.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Arizona Cardinals snapped their win-one, lose-one streak with a 27-3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle. The Cardinals hold their first winning record of the season courtesy of execution in all phases. http://ari.scout.com/2/910484.html 2047 Amberly Dressler http://ari.scout.com/2/910484.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:27:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari Quarterback Kurt Warner finds it amusing how much one game can change the perception of his age and abilities. He played poorly in the season opener and suddenly everyone was wondering if Warner, 38, was showing his age. How much was his sore hip bothering him? Why couldn't he avoid the rush? Should Matt Leinart, the backup, start warming up? http://ari.scout.com/2/902512.html 2047 Scout.com http://ari.scout.com/2/902512.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:02:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari For the second straight week, the Cardinals will face a run-first team with an elite running back. They controlled Frank Gore last week but lost to the 49ers, 20-16. This week, the challenge will be stopping the Jaguars and running back Maurice Jones-Drew. One of the keys last week was the play of inside linebacker Gerald Hayes. http://ari.scout.com/2/900375.html 2047 Scout.com http://ari.scout.com/2/900375.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:43:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The Cardinals defense stands as the area most in need of improvement for the coming season. Coach Ken Whisenhunt will have his hands full adjusting to a new defensive coordinator and the lingering sting from a Super Bowl defeat. Each position is loaded with potential, but it will be up to the new defensive coordinator, Bill Davis, to draw that hidden talent out. Tyson Qualls explains. http://ari.scout.com/2/877691.html 2047 Tyson Qualls http://ari.scout.com/2/877691.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:26:00 GMT 1 126 Arizona ari There’s a great deal of star power currently residing in the desert but several unheralded players have been just an important in the Cardinals recent success. GM Rod Graves has done an excellent job assembling a roster blended with Pro Bowlers and role players all working towards the same goal. Brad Wilbricht breaks down Arizona's most underrated performers in this AZRedReport.com exclusive. http://ari.scout.com/2/872138.html 2047 Brad Wilbricht http://ari.scout.com/2/872138.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:06:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari While the Cardinals incoming rookies have recently stole the spotlight, the returning veterans in Arizona could be the key to another winning season. Several experienced players contributed a year ago and will be heavily counted on again in 2009. Brad Wilbricht predicts what roles the veterans may play during the upcoming season in this AZRedReport.com exclusive. http://ari.scout.com/2/863866.html 2047 Brad Wilbricht http://ari.scout.com/2/863866.html Sun, 10 May 2009 04:40:00 GMT 1 126 Arizona ari Arizona needs to emerge from the draft with some prospects at outside linebacker. The top four players at those spots, all free agent signees over the past few years, either are over 30 or have injury issues or both. The team hasn't drafted a productive OLB since 2004, when it took Karlos Dansby, who eventually moved inside. http://ari.scout.com/2/853324.html 2047 Scout.com http://ari.scout.com/2/853324.html Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:42:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari Here is how the Cardinals stack up on both sides of the ball. http://ari.scout.com/2/832620.html 2047 Scout.com http://ari.scout.com/2/832620.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:15:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari The NFL Wild Card weekend lived up to its name, when the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-24. The victory gave the country a taste of what Cardinals football can look like. The Cardinals were in typical form with superstar performances from Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Edgerrin James. But the real fun was in the Cardinals’ defensive efforts. http://ari.scout.com/2/827076.html 2047 Amberly Richardson http://ari.scout.com/2/827076.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:29:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari