Larry Fitzgerald Going No Where

The Arizona Cardinals and Larry Fitzgerald agreed to an eight-year deal that could pay the star receiver as much as $120 million.



This is a great deal for the Cardinals because they are going no where unless they have Fitz. Also, if you are going to commit to Kevin Kolb you have to make sure that he has the best possible weapon.



I like Fitzgerald, he generally stays out of the media, he seems content in Arizona, and he just showed them he's willing to stay through the thick and thin of the franchise. With Arizona losing Anquan Boldin last year and Steve Breaston this year, the Cardinals are going to rely on Larry more and more.



And in the AFC West having a 2 man team could get the job done.

NFL Previews: Arizona Cardinals

Offense:

Well it kind of all lies on how Kevin Kolb will do. They gave up a kings ransom to get him (Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2nd pick), so the Cardinals must really believe in his talents. In Philly we saw a bit of it from time to time when he replaced Donovan McNabb and filled in for Michael Vick, but we have never seen a consistency out there to go all in with this guy. Also the jury is still out on Beanie Wells who hasn't done much to prove he's an every down back. Ryan Williams will also give some relief as the took him out of Virgina Tech last year. The Cardinals had an awful offensive line so that could be part of the issue, but that better change this year as they must protect their franchise QB. Larry Fitzgerald is all alone out there as Anquan Boldin was sent packing last year and Steve Breaston is on his way to Kansas City. Todd Heap was a great addition as well, if he remains healthy.



Defense:

The Cardinals defense last year was pretty bad, they had some huge gaping holes in it, but they did a nice job filling them. They obviously had the best player in the draft fall to them in their lap in Patrick Peterson, but he alone can't make up for some of the free agency departures. They were 8th in turnovers last year, so that's something to stay opportunistic about.



Overall:

Again, things are wide open in the NFC West. It will take more than one short offseason to get Kevin Kolb fully ready and prepared to take this team to a dominant team. I'm scared with the lack of WR depth and they need to start pounding the ground more as they were last in the NFL with attempts in 2010. This team is a work in progress.



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Fitzgerald Begging Arizona To Sign Braylon Edwards

"Adam Schein of Fox Sports and Sirius NFL Radio reports that Larry Fitzgerald and Kerry Rhodes have gone to management of the Cardinals to lobby for the team to sign Edwards (ESPN)."

In a lot of ways it makes sense. The Cardinals have brought in Kolb and they might as well give him as many options as possible. That being said, I like Early Doucet and would like to see what he can do as a #2 WR. Edwards is good and they should grab him if the money is right, but I have a feeling he is going to want to get paid like he is a #1 WR and he just drops too many balls for him to get that kind of money.

Then again, the Cardinals are trying to lock Fitzgerald up long term and might want to do anything just to make him happy.

Eagles Fans Cross Your Fingers

There are wild rumors circling today that the Eagles may have a deal in place trading Kolb to the Cardinals once the lockout is over. This has obviously been going on for awhile now, but there have been a fire of rumors since these tweets were made...

Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated reported Thursday that "the name I'm hearing will surprise you." On Friday, Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett added fuel to that fire with a tweet of his own:

"They say we 'Cardinals' gonna get kevin KOLB & we are trading a secret player for him! Hmmm I wonder who? I think I know, but I 100% don't (ESPN)?"

Who could this player be. Well most rumors seem to suggest there are three options that make sense Patrick Peterson, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Daryl Washington. Any of these guys would be a steal. I think Peterson was the best player to come out of the draft this year, Rodgers-Cromartie would give them another solid corner across from Asante Samuel. Even Daryl Washington would give them an LB, which the Eagles have needed for sometime now.

So, Eagles fans out there....pray this is true.

Cardinals About To Sign QB?

"In a press conference Thursday night, Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves was asked specifically about the rumor that the team had an "understanding" with impending free agent Marc Bulger. Graves passed the mic to head coach Ken Whisenhunt, who grinned before saying, "I don't know anything about that," according to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic (ESPN)."

They aren't allowed to have a deal yet, but it certainly seems like Bulger is going to be the QB of the Cardinals. Bulger was good for a couple of years in St. Louis, then got banged around a lot and fell apart. Maybe if the Cardinals can protect him, he can turn it all around. I mean Bulger has some great WRs to work with, so it could happen. If I was them I would feel a lot better going after someone like McNabb or Kolb, because Bulger is already 34, and it's been awhile since he has been "good". Still, it's an upgrade over anything they have, so I guess it makes sense.

With The 5th pick In The NFL Draft The Arizona Cardinals Select....

Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

Best player on board. I liked him better than everybody else in the draft. Even though it's not a need position, he is still the best player available. I think he will be a shut down corner and make things a lot easier for the rest of the defense. Awesome pick.