John Skelton AKA Comeback Kid
By Gayle Saunders
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I’m not saying any names, but sometimes in the NFL certain quarterbacks receive all the press, while others who deserve credit, don’t get the spotlight they deserve. While were on that subject, I present quarterback John Skelton, a 5th round selection out of the 2010 draft from Fordham University.
In the beginning of the season, you would have expected us to be talking about Kevin Kolb leading the Cardinals to victories, however its John Skelton who has led Arizona to some of their biggest wins in 2011. While Kevin Kolb is the “franchise guy”, it’s the gutsy John Skelton who is outplaying him with his 4th quarter heroics. John Skelton on the season is 4-1 as a starter, but technically he’s won 5 of 7 games while under center this year. Which means Kolb has only won two games total this year.
He’s proven to his teammates time and time again that other QB’s not name Tim Tebow (Ok I said it) can make 4th quarter comebacks. Larry Fitzgerald compared Skelton’s play to Tebows heroic comebacks.
“He makes throws, he scrambles, and he does whatever is necessary to get the victory,” We know there is something special about the guy. He makes plays down the stretch.
“Everyone talks about Tim Tebow and his record as a starter, but you look at John’s record and it’s pretty good, too.”
Coach Whisenhunt hasn’t made it clear as to which quarterback he’ll start on Saturday versus the Cincinnati Bengals, perhaps the decision will be made by Wednesday.
There’s a good chance that Whisenhunt won’t have to make the tough decision if Kolb can t go due to issues from the concussion he sustained against the 49ers game. Even though Kolb was cleared to practice against the Browns Kolbs didn’t get to play in the game. Time will only tell folks.
Adrian Wilson Lays into Jeremy Maclin
By Gayle Saunders
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First off, big ups to Adrian Wilson for not hurting Maclin worse than he did. Wilson could have easily tore Maclin up but decide to lay into him with the shoulder. Either way adrian has still made our Hit of the Day!
Anquan Boldin amazing one-handed catch
Patrick Peterson 99 punt return OVERTIME WINNER
LaRod Stephens-Howling 99 yard Touchdown
Vince Young’s Epic Comeback
Countdown to Kickoff: Cardinals
Larry Fitzgerald: Future Free Agent
By Gayle Saunders
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Espn.com is reporting, that the Arizona Cardinals are talking a new deal with Larry Fitzgerald. The question is…will he end up signing it?
Right now Fitzgerald is on the final year of his 08 contract, this current deal has a clause that does not allow the Cardinals to place the franchise tag on him and it has a clause that does not allow the Cardinals to trade him without his permission. Sounds like the Cardinals are between a rock and a hard place.
“We want Larry to end his career as an Arizona Cardinal,” general manager Rod Graves told The Associated Press earlier this month, “and we are prepared to make him the highest-paid player in team history and one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.”
The talk right now, is that Larry Fitzgerald is happy in Arizona and playing under Ken Whisenhunt. I believe Fitzgerald is the type of guy that wouldn’t let his deal be a distraction to the chemistry of this years team. Larry is, and has always been, a stand up act. The problem still remains that the leverage he has over the organization is huge, as he controls his own destiny. The Cardinals went out and got him a guy that can possibly fill in and be the franchise QB. Key word is possibly. I think the success of Kevin Kolb’s first season with Arizona, will have a lot to do with Larry’s future with the Cardinals.
Will a big contract be the answer to keep Fitzgerald, or will a superbowl ring be the real answer? If he paid any attention to the past free agent frenzy craze for Nnamdi Asomugha services, he knows exactly what he would do to the market if he looked to be a free agent. Every team would be looking for his services, however Fitzgerald would get his chance to choose from a Superbowl contender.
Fitzgerald is a competitor, and last season left a bad taste in his mouth. The only thing that’s going to quench his thirst is winning ball games that lead to a Super Bowl. If that doesn’t happen this year, you might see Fitzgerald sporting a new uniform next season. If the Cards aren’t serious about building a contender, he is gone.
Larry Fitzgerald’s sick catch!
DRC Jersey Available on Eagles’ Website
By Gayle Saunders
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Im not sure what this exactly means, but by the looks of it you see what I see. Thats right DRC jerseys are being sold on the Philadelphia Eagles website. So with that being said, It looks like the writing is on the wall that the deal is almost done and they are working out the kinks to finalize Kolb/DRC deal.
