Archive for December, 2008

ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE John Abraham (thigh, shoulder), DE Jamaal Anderson (ankle), DT Grady Jackson (knee), T Todd Weiner (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Sam Baker (hip, back), WR Harry Douglas (head), LB Curtis Lofton (knee), S Lawyer Milloy (back), RB Ovie Mughelli (knee)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Travis LaBoy (ankle)
LIMITED [...]

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From: ProFootballTalk.com
The Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers have sold out wild-card games in which they both are the underdogs.
The other two home ‘dogs this weekend, however, have gotten some extra time to get it done.
The Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings have announced that they each have received a 24-hour extension to sell [...]

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From: Arizona Republic
Kurt Warner hasn’t been to the postseason since 2001, when he played for the St. Louis Rams. Preparing for Saturday’s playoff game against the visiting Atlanta Falcons has made him appreciate the experience like never before. “It makes you excited to be out there, knowing a lot of teams are at home and [...]

From: ProFootballTalk.com
The Arizona Cardinals have announced that 6,500 seats remain for Saturday’s home playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons.
It is the first postseason game that the Cardinals will host in more than 60 years.
By rule, all non-premium seats must be sold within 72 hours before the Saturday afternoon kickoff.
In this case, the deadline is Wednesday [...]

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From: ProFootballTalk.com
According to TMZ.com, Larry Fitzgerald has been ordered to stay away from the mother of his child after allegedly pushing her to the ground and pulling her hair out.
Angela Nazario claims that, when she brought the child to visit Fitzgerald in October, the parents of the child began to argue. Fitzgerald allegedly tried [...]

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From: Arizona Republic
Edgerrin James looked strong against Seattle, and if the Cardinals hope to succeed against the Falcons, they need a running game that can eat up the clock and help a pass attack be productive. Let’s be honest. This playoff game is like a highly publicized combine for James. He wants to do his [...]

From: Pro Football Weekly
Our sources in Arizona are pretty sure Matt Leinart will be tempted to ask for a trade if the Cardinals sign fellow QB Kurt Warner to a new contract this offseason. “But there’s no way they would trade him,” a team insider told PFW. “The team’s late-season swoon has opened some eyes, [...]

From: Arizona Rebuplic
Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin was adamant on Monday about his playing status for the NFC Wildcard Game. “If anybody thinks that I’m going to miss this game, they’re not too bright,” said Boldin, who missed the last two games with a shoulder injury. “If my arm was broke, I’d be out there. I’m [...]

·Including the Cardinals, five of the six NFC teams heading to the playoffs in 2008 did not make the postseason in 2007 (Cardinals, Falcons, Vikings, Panthers, Eagles). The only NFC team to make the playoffs in 2007 and return in 2008 is the NY Giants, last season’s Super Bowl champs.
·With the 34-21 win over Seattle, [...]

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After being embarrassed by opponents two weeks in a row, the Cardinals got back on track against the division rival Seahawks. This was also Mike Holmgren’s last game as head coach of Seattle, and it is still being speculated when or where he will coach, if he decides to come back after a year [...]