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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 25th, 2009, 4:06pm)
Title: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 25th, 2009, 4:06pm
This is not necessarily news to us... or the Cardinals (well, I can't vouch for the latter ;)), but it is news nevertheless...  From "The REAL Feed":

Agent says client Kurt Warner deserves the pay of top NFL QBs (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/NFL/2009/02/24/8520001-ap.html)
SLAM! Sports NFL (25.02.2009 00:55)
The agent for Kurt Warner says he expected the quarterback and the Cardinals would have a contract agreement by now and hopes the team isn't using his client's desire to stay in Arizona against him.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 27th, 2009, 11:26pm
Warner exploring options... [smiley=uponreview.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Kurt Warner's agent talking to Cardinals, 49ers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3941094&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (27.02.2009 21:31)
Kurt Warner's agent is talkign with the Cardinals and 49ers.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 4th, 2009, 12:40pm
Edge wants out... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Edgerrin James asks Arizona Cardinals for release (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3950351&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (04.03.2009 07:43)
Cardinals halfback Edgerrin James contacted Cardinals general manager Rod Graves Tuesday and pleaded with him to be released, a source said.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 4th, 2009, 3:08pm
While one oldie wants out (see post immediately above), one is definitely hangin' around...  The BIG news from "The REAL Feed":

Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals reach two-year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3951664&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (04.03.2009 14:10)
Kurt Warner has agreed to a two year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, an NFL source tells ESPN.com's John Clayton. Financial details were not immediately available.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 8th, 2009, 10:57pm
D gets boost from Super Bowl foe, so to speak...  From "The REAL Feed":

McFadden leaves one Super Bowl team for another (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f25ea8&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (08.03.2009 17:43)
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Bryant McFadden on a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 10th, 2009, 3:26pm
Warner is the man...  Per "The REAL Feed":

NFL Insider: Warner still willing to cut pay to keep Boldin (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-03-09-nfl-insider-curt-warner-salary_N.htm?csp=34)
USA TODAY: Sports (10.03.2009 00:52)
There is no clause in his new, $23 million, two-year deal reflecting Kurt Warner's offer. But the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, ...
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 16th, 2009, 3:31pm
With the departure of Arrington and James perhaps on the way out, this signing may not be totally unnoteworthy.  From "The REAL Feed":

Cardinals sign RB Wright (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4220218)
The Sports Network: NFL (16.03.2009 14:10)
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 28th, 2009, 8:01pm
Edge cut loose... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cardinals release RB James (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4229106)
The Sports Network: NFL (28.04.2009 19:16)

Will it be back to the [smiley=horseshoe.gif] ??? [smiley=hmmmm.gif]
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 1st, 2009, 7:52pm
Not camping... [smiley=idontwanna.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Disgruntled Cardinals Boldin, Dockett sit out first day of minicamp (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810199e2&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (01.05.2009 17:28)
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett showed up for the Arizona Cardinals' minicamp Friday, but both players begged out of workouts because they claimed they were injured.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 26th, 2009, 10:24pm
I suppose this could be good news for the Cardinals insofar as the negotiations may now go more smoothly...  From "The REAL Feed":

Anquan Boldin of Arizona Cardinals plans to fire agent Drew Rosenhaus (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4206769&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (26.05.2009 14:25)
Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin has informed agent Drew Rosenhaus, the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL Players Association of plans to fire Rosenhaus amid stalled attempts to force a trade or a new contract.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 2nd, 2009, 1:40pm
Okay, let's see if a deal can't get done with a new agent...  From "The REAL Feed":

Boldin fires Rosenhaus, hires Condon as agent (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/06/01/boldin.cardinals.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (01.06.2009 17:59)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves says he looks forward to working with Anquan Boldin's new agent, Tom Condon.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by DB on Jun 4th, 2009, 1:36pm
Who cares about Boldin!  That little tidbit at the end of the article about Fitzgerald's groin is nerveracking.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 4th, 2009, 3:26pm

on 06/04/09 at 13:36:03, DB wrote:
Who cares about Boldin!  That little tidbit at the end of the article about Fitzgerald's groin is nerveracking.


That's a real pain in your taint, huh, D??? [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif] ... ;)
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 7th, 2009, 2:34am
Looks like D will keep one of their disgruntled [smiley=annoyed.gif] brethren in the fold... for now... according to "The REAL Feed":

Disgruntled DT Dockett says he'll attend Cardinals' training camp (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8112c54a&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (06.07.2009 23:34)
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett says he will report to training camp and not allow his unhappiness about his contract to affect his performance next season.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2009, 11:25pm
Boldin doesn't hold out...  From "The REAL Feed":

Disgruntled WR Anquan Boldin reports to Arizona Cardinals camp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4365121&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (29.07.2009 21:17)
Disgruntled Anquan Boldin reported to Cardinals camp on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 31st, 2009, 1:18am
Boldin, minus Rosenhaus, showing cooperativeness...  From "The REAL Feed":

Boldin: Contract dispute with Cardinals won't be a burden this time (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811904e6&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (30.07.2009 22:10)
A toned-down Anquan Boldin says he will let his newagent deal with his long-simmering contract dispute with the ArizonaCardinals.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2009, 12:10am
All's well that ends Wells'... holdout!  From "The REAL Feed":

First-rounder Wells signs with Cardinals (http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2009/08/01/First-rounder-Wells-signs-with-Cardinals/UPI-54861249155529/)
United Press International: Sports (01.08.2009 14:38)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 1 (UPI) -- An agent for former Ohio State running back Beanie Wells says the Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick has signed a five-year deal with the NFL franchise.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2009, 9:25pm
Though not considered a big deal, all's not well that begins Wells... ;) From "The REAL Feed":

Cardinals RB Wells carted off field; injury not serious (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4246055)
The Sports Network: NFL (02.08.2009 16:57)
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2009, 3:12am
What a fall from grace...  From "The REAL Feed":

Leinart battles St. Pierre for Cards' No. 2 spot (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/04/cards.qbs.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (04.08.2009 19:22)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- A year ago in training camp, Matt Leinart was trying, and ultimately failing, to keep the Arizona starting quarterback job.

Could this REALLY happen??? [smiley=ohshit.gif] ... [smiley=stilldunno.gif]
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 10th, 2009, 4:41pm
Rookie [smiley=newbie.gif] RB Wells not getting his NFL career off "well" (in both senses ;))...  From "The REAL Feed":

Injured RBs: Cardinals' Wells (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/wires/08/10/2020.ap.fbn.cardinals.camp.0108/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (10.08.2009 13:33)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -Arizona running back Beanie Wells missed another workout with a sprained right ankle on Monday, raising doubts that he'll play in the Cardinals' preseason opener.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 17th, 2009, 12:02am
Rookie [smiley=newbie.gif] tailback Wells back at practice... according to what's currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Cardinals' Wells returns to practice, but only in limited duty (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811f3103&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (16.08.2009 22:43)
Rookie running back Beanie Wells returned topractice, sort of, as the Arizona Cardinals gathered for their final five daysof training camp in the pines of northern Arizona.
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 5th, 2009, 2:04am
Once hopeful tight-end prospect bites the dust...  From "The REAL Feed":

Cards TE Pope among 21 released as club reaches 53-man roster (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4251753)
The Sports Network: NFL (04.09.2009 19:23)
Title: Re: Cardinals Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 2:23am
Boldin sits out with sore hammy... according to "The REAL Feed":

Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin misses practice but opener likely (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4460142&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (09.09.2009 22:30)
Anquan Boldin sat out practice on Wednesday but expects to play in the Cardinals opener.


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