2009 Rookie Future Pro Bowlers
July 23, 2009 by CK
Filed under Miscellaneous, NFL
The Pro Bowl continues to be a measuring stick for a player’s worth in the league, despite those who chide the voting results every year. It figures prominently into contract incentives, and I will personally continue to put at least some store in the accolade so long as player and coach voting figures at least two-thirds into the final results. [...]
Arizona Cardinals: Which rookie will make an impact in 2009?
July 16, 2009 by Richard Lines
Filed under Miscellaneous, NFL
The Cardinals had some pre draft issues that were outlined in the general team synopsis. In this installment I aim to explore which rookies I think will have an impact on the team, and those who will fall into the cracks. On average, only 40% of a team’s draft class ends up contributing or even [...]
Arizona Cardinals Post Draft Commentary
July 9, 2009 by Richard Lines
Filed under Draft Reviews, NFL
The Cardinals entered the 2009 off season fresh off their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with many questions on both sides of the ball. One of the biggest issues facing the team; Anquan Boldin’s desire to be traded or receive a new contract has yet to be addressed. Many believed that Boldin would be dealt [...]