Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings / Photo: Newscom

Brett broke former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall’s record of 282 consecutive games played. But in the process, he threw two interceptions and looked confused and uncomfortable by Arizona’s defense all night. Up until this game, Brett seemed nearly invincible. But despite this loss, at 40-years-old, he is still having the best season of his legendary, someday-to-be Hall of Fame career.

Source: NFL.com

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Brett Favre Breaks Consecutive Game Record

Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears / Photo: Newscom

The truth is, Jay was fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official in last week’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. So, it really depends on how you look at it. The bottom line is that Jay Cutler threw five interceptions and the next day he was fined $20,000. The punishment fits the crime.

Source: NFL.com

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Jay Cutler Throws Interceptions, Gets Fined

Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals / Image: Zuma Press

I was at the Hall of Fame last week and it’s one of my happiest places to be. I am there every August to work at the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony—which is a tremendous honor—but it’s also the busiest day of the year at the Hall. And I’m working. So that means I don’t have much of an opportunity to look around and enjoy the museum. On my visit last week, I was able to roam around on a relatively quiet Wednesday afternoon at my leisure and truly enjoy what an amazing place this is. If you’ve never been there, by all means put that on your bucket list and spend a day at the Hall.

Anyway, back to Kurt Warner—he is becoming well represented in the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Kurt Warner Momentos in the Hall’s Collection

• NFL game ball signed by Kurt from the Rams 23-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in SBXXXIV.
• Kurt’s jersey worn in aforementioned SBXXXIV.
• Kurt’s jersey he wore and a football he threw in a game against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 1, 2000. That day he became the second QB in history to record a perfect passer rating (158.3) twice in his career.
• Kurt’s jersey and the ball he threw against the N.Y. Giants on Nov. 23, 2008 when he reached the 40,000-yard mark of his pro career (including NFL Europe, Arena Football, and NFL passing yards)

Source: ProFootballHOF.com

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Kurt Warner Momentos Headed to HOF

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Fitzgerald, McNabb IHOP Commercials

Darnell Dockett, Arizona Cardinals / Image: Zuma Press

Earlier today, a “ddockett” tweet said:

“Dockett fans, CARDINAL FANs, AND ALL SPORTS WRITERS AND ALL BLOGGER and any one else who wanna know I WILL MAKE AN ANNOUCMENT 2day @ 8:15.”

(I think Twitter needs a built-in spell checker, but based on the tweets I’ve seen from some NFL players, I’m not sure it would matter.) Anyway, that 8:15 p.m. announcement happened around 8:40 and said:

“I am happy to announce that after meeting with the team recently, I have full faith and confidence in the Cardinals organization and I am looking forward to a great season. From the first day of training camp and on, I will not let my contract issues distract me or my team from reaching our goals. I also look forward to playing with my teammates and defending our NFC championship title and I appreciate the support I’ve received from all my fans this offseason – WE WILL WIN THE NFC WEST. FYI to all, No this was not a DREW ROSENHAUSE call or idea, THIS is how I feel and I’m sticking to it. Thanks agan to all the DDOCKETT FANS.”

With the 140 character limit, that took him five tweets to complete. But aside from the guarantee, that was rather anticlimactic as far as I’m concerned. At the very least, I was anticipating dollars and cents. Apparently, Darnell has been promised something and that works for him.

Source: Twitter.com/ddockett

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Darnell Dockett’s Guarantee on Twitter

Matt Leinart, Arizona Cardinals / Image: Zuma Press

As it turns out, Matt is only the second NFL player to come back after one day of Jay’s training regimen—meaning the workout was so difficult, very few return to be punished beyond one day. Therefore, Matt is not only reaping the physical rewards, but also the mental benefits of sticking it out:

“I think the biggest thing is how far you can push yourself. It’s got me mentally tougher and obviously we’re not playing games right now but it really helps you build this attitude that nothing can stop you. It sounds like a lot, but if you saw the workouts these MMA guys do, it’s ridiculous. It’s a whole other animal ….. It’s pushing me to my limits.”

Matt needs all the help he can get. And as Jay tries to rid Matt of his “pretty boy” personna—and as Kurt Warner gets better with age—the heir apparent to the Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback throne is playing a waiting game. MMA workouts certainly won’t hurt him, but game reps these workouts are not. And until Matt can get under center and “face the bullets” in real time on a regular basis, his growth as an NFL quarterback will be hindered. He needs snaps—game snaps. He needs to play football.

Source: The Dan Patrick Show

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Matt Leinart Surviving MMA Workouts

Adrian Wilson, Arizona Cardinals / Photo: Newscom

Adrian was in a reflective mood amidst the news:

“Every time I step on the field at the stadium, I look up at the names on the Ring of Honor and I always say, ‘One day, I want my number up there.’ I want my number up there next to Aeneas (Williams). I want my number next to Pat (Tillman). It’s about making a legacy here ….. Every line sweep, every stroke of the pen when you sign your name, you think of the players that have been here and left, or the opportunities you left on the field, some of the bad games you have been in, Sun Devil Stadium, whatever you can name, I’ve thought about it. It’s been a long time, and I think I’ve witnessed more than a lot of players have just from the standpoint of building a team.”

This is true. Adrian Wilson has been through the thick and thin as a member of the Arizona Cardinals for the past eight years. He’s the team’s longest tenured player. And now he can plan on spending the remainder of his career in AZ.

As one of the best safeties in the National Football League (and somehow still one of the league’s best kept secrets), Adrian is now paid like one of the best—surpassing Troy Polamalu’s most recent deal ($33 million, $15.375 million guaranteed) and very nearly equaling Bob Sanders’ contract (five years, $37.5 million, $19 million guaranteed).

Source: AZCardinals.com

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Adrian Wilson Gets What He Deserves

Edgerrin James / Photo: Newscom

It was Edgerrin’s wish to be released by the team last season when his playing time had dwindled to a mere backup role behind Tim Hightower. But later in the season, he would eventually regain a starring role with the team and he was a major contributor in helping the Cardinals get to Super Bowl XLIII. Nevertheless, the handwriting was already on the wall and when the Cards drafted Ohio State RB Chris “Beanie” Wells this past weekend, it became obvious — Edgerrin would finally get the freedom he had been seeking.

My feeling is that Edge can’t possibly serve anything more than a dual role with another running back, no matter what team he plays for. As much as he has been a great running back during his career, it’s been ten years and he’s at the end of his road. Edgerrin James doesn’t have a whole lot of mileage left. But I think he can and will contribute a valuable role to whatever team takes a chance on him.

Source: NFL.com

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Cardinals Release Edgerrin James

Madden NFL 10 / Photo: Business Wire

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Fitzgerald, Polamalu on Madden 10 Cover

Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals / Photo: Newscom

Cards head coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed the possibility of trading Anquan today:

“Before the Draft, you know there is going to talk about Anquan and his situation and a trade. Since not a whole lot has changed with his contractual situation, we know that will come back up. It would be foolish from our standpoint not to listen to those opportunities and see what actually exists. But I want to make the point — our goal is to re-sign him to a long-term deal. That hasn’t changed.”

Anquan hasn’t been happy with his contract situation for more than a year. He’s been clamoring for a long-term deal but the Cards have yet to put their money where their mouth is, so to speak. Unless the team gets something in the neighborhood of three Draft picks (with two in the early rounds) as compensation for losing Anquan, they’re absolutely nuts.

What the Arizona Cardinals currently enjoy are two of the best receivers in the National Football League. And as talented an athlete as he is, fellow receiver Larry Fitzgerald is successful largely because of Anquan. And Anquan, in turn, is successful largely because of Larry. One without the other will equal catastrophic results in Arizona. OK, maybe not catastrophic results. But they won’t get back to the Super Bowl without both of them. And really — what else is there?

Source: AZCardinals.com

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Cards Willing to Trade Anquan Boldin