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by Andrew602 on Nov 18, 2009 11:02 PM CST Comment 17 comments

Hello fellas, Andrew from Revenge Of The Birds here to start our QnA for the week. We currently head down to St. Louis to take on your Rams and trust when I say, the Cardinals won't take the Rams lightly. They started to do that last week against the Seahawks and trailed 14-0 early. That has been the story of our season. We're inconsistent - something that I hope will change soon. We started the season 1-2, won 3 straight, lost to a struggling Panthers team at home, and now have won 2 in a row. If you have any questions for me about the Cardinals I'll be sure to answer them as quick as possible and I'm sure some fellow ROTBers will stop by too. Also, if somebody here can do the same QnA at ROTB, that woud be great. Here's to a good game on Sunday guys.

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Arizona's Run Defense

The Cardinals have generally had a great run D but over the past few weeks it seems things have been breaking down. Should we expect Steven Jackson to have a monster game on Sunday?

by jb22 on Nov 18, 2009 11:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Depends...

We have been missing one our best run stoppers in ILB Gerald Hayes. He should be back this week but how well he plays is still unknown.

Safety Adrian Wilson has been hampered with a pulled groin but still was able to play.

If those players can play well I do not expect them to allow Jackson to have a monster day but if they do not than Jackson could put up some big numbers.

by Pyromnc on Nov 19, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think I can add that to our home problems

For some reason the Cardinals haven’t played well at home and I’m hoping they fixed that last week. The loss of Gerald Hayes and Chike Okeafor hurt us last week with a rookie and a 2nd year player stepping in.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Nov 19, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It really does hinge on Gerald Hayes

He doesn’t whiff on tackles often and his gap direction pre-snap is spotless in combo with Dansby’s calls. Ali Highsmith had horrible angles and broken tackles enough in one game to match Hayes’ season totals for bad tackles. Okeafor’s status will be important too as he is a “run blitzer” and fills gaps that forces RBs to hesitate and let Hayes et. al. mop up. Jackson is a beast at RB but the Cards have had his number the last few times he’s played against them; he’s due and niggling injuries may allow him to be more productive and allow Bulger to mimic last week’s proficiency.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Nov 19, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully we'll get the inconsistent side thats better for us.

I believe in 2010

by ram_rod on Nov 19, 2009 12:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

One thing I should've mentioned is we've been more inconsistent at home.

On the road this is a whole different team. Warner has played lights out on the road and that’s the main reason.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Nov 19, 2009 9:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

But St. Louis has been a "home" game for the Cards for a few years now...

…so which team shows up? 5-0 on the road would be spectacular…if the Bengals can do it why not the Cards?

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Nov 19, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't understand how the Dome has been a "home" game.

There aren’t many Cardinals fans still around St. Louis and you guys don’t exactly travel well all the way to the Midwest.

Unless you’re talking about the lack of fans in the Dome overall. Nevertheless, the place isn’t over-run with Cardinal fans like when the Bears and Packers came to town. Now that was a “home” game for those teams.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.

by Tackle Box on Nov 19, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I notice a lot more Cardinal red at Rams games than other away games so it's all relative I suppose

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Nov 19, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Quick Question

How has the Cards been on the turnover front? particularly Beanie Wells. Rams have been pretty good at forcing turnovers and was curious if that has been a concern for you guys this year.

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Nov 19, 2009 10:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Early issues...

…with both Hightower and Wells coughing it up. Warner still has is usual dropsies when hit on the blindside. Tim and Chris have improved their ball control though Beanie seems to shift the ball in his hands right after the hand-off a little excessively. If a hand can get in at that moment it could be a problem. If the Rams have been good at forcing turnovers then I’m sure the Cards’ coaching staff will make a point of emphasis on ball control considering the early trends.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Nov 19, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Warner had a terrible game against the Panthers when he had 6 turnovers alone

Which really skewed his numbers. He’s been pretty good at protecting the football this year. Beanie had a few fumbling problems to start the season but since then has looked good.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Nov 19, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't count

all the INT’s against Warner, as a couple were tipped by WR’s. Yes he had a bad day, but the thing is whenever he’s in you believe anythng can happen. IMO, the worst thing we did was let him leave the team.

by RamsFan1979 on Nov 20, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Does Leinart have any future with the Cards?

After he tossed that pick against Chicago, he got he quick hook. Do you have confidence in him in the event that Warner goes down? What is his contract status?

by tbell61 on Nov 20, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Matt remains the future...at least for 2011.

The escalator clauses in Leinart’s contract have never been hit so his cap number is relatively small considering what it could have been and thus the Cards are content to keep him. Warner hangs it up after ‘10 and Leinart’s contract is through ‘11…so draw your own conclusions. I would figure the Cards will draft a “value” QB next year and give BSP the boot at #3 and let the rook and Leinart sort things out on the practice field because Warner will remain the starter as long as the Cards are in the NFL playoff picture. Does Leinart “have it” to be an NFL QB…yes. Does he have it to be a “mop up” QB…no. That is worrisome as it would be nice to extend Warner’s shelf life during the season by sitting him during blowout games. Given ample preparation, Leinart does well enough and with receivers like the Cards have that is sufficient.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Nov 21, 2009 6:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I believe Matty is the future

Putting him in last second with a big lead doesn’t give him a chance to warm up. In the preseason it took him a moment but in each game, as it went on, he looked more comfortable.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Nov 21, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

One more question

I realize you guys have some solid wide receivers, but have you had tight ends involved? We’ve struggled at times covering TE’s particularly due to our Rookie Lauranitis struggling early (but he has improved).

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Nov 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs