2009 Record: 10-6
KEY ADDITIONS:
Derek Anderson, QB, Cleveland
Alan Faneca, G, N.Y. Jets
Jay Feely, K, N.Y. Jets
Rex Hadnot, G, Cleveland
Paris Lenon, LB, St. Louis
Joey Porter, OLB, Miami
Kerry Rhodes, S, N.Y. Jets
KEY LOSSES:
Bertrand Berry, OLB, Retired
Anquan Boldin, WR, Baltimore
Karlos Dansby, OLB, Miami
Mike Gandy, LT, Free agent
Bryant McFadden, CB, Pittsburgh
Chike Okeafor, OLB, Free agent
Neil Rackers, K, Houston
Antrel Rolle, S, N.Y. Giants
Kurt Warner, QB, Retired
Offense:
So it has finally happen, Matt Leinart is the starting QB. Lots of people don't believe in him, and he hasn't really given them a lot of reason to. Obviously the Cardinals don't trust him (acquired Derek Anderson in the offseason), but I'm still behind him. Losing Boldin sure won't help him, but I expect Steve Breaston to make huge strides this year, and Beanie Wells could be a Pro Bowler this year if he can build on his 793 yards and seven touchdowns he had last season. Also, the offensive line should be improved with the addition of 9 time Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca.
Defense:
Dan Williams was a nice additon through the draft (especially at pick 26). He should be a force in the middle and help this undersized line. The problem is their linebackers suck. Karlos Dansby (their leading tackler) is gone, and all they got to replace him was the aging Joey Porter. Their secondary should be good with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Kerry Rhodes, and Adrian Wilson, but their weakness could be the deep ball. Wilson wil help with tackling for the LBs, but he isn't the best in coverage.
Overall:
After losing Warner and Boldin the Cardinals have to take a step back, but I don't think it will be as bad as a lot of other people think. They will miss the playoffs, but not by much.
2010 Record: 8-8
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