Dynasty In The Desert: 2012 Arizona Cardinals

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Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart - 2012
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	Larry Fitzgerald	Andre Roberts	Early Doucet	DeMarco Sampson
TE	Todd Heap	Rob Housler	Jeff King
LT	Levi Brown	Nate Potter (R)	Jeremy Bridges
LG	Daryn Colledge	D'Anthony Batiste	Senio Kelemete (R)
C	Lyle Sendlein	Ryan Bartholomew (R)	Senio Kelemete (R)
RG	Adam Snyder	Senio Kelemete (R)	D'Anthony Batiste
RT	Bobby Massie (R)	Jeremy Bridges	Nate Potter (R)
WR	Michael Floyd (R)	Early Doucet	Andre Roberts	DeMarco Sampson
QB	Kevin Kolb	John Skelton	Ryan Lindley (R)
FB	Anthony Sherman	Jeff King	Rob Housler
HB	Beanie Wells	Ryan Williams	LaRod Stephens-Howling
Base 3-4 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	Calais Campbell	Nick Eason	Darrion Scott
NT	Dan Williams	David Carter	Lazarius Levingston (R)
RDE	Darnell Dockett	Darrion Scott	Nick Eason
LOLB	Joey Porter	O'Brien Schofield	Brandon Williams
LILB	Daryl Washington	Stewart Bradley	O'Brien Schofield
RILB	Paris Lenon	Stewart Bradley	O'Brien Schofield
ROLB	Sam Acho	O'Brien Schofield	Brandon Williams
CB	Patrick Peterson	Jamell Flemming (R)	William Gay	Crezdon Butler
SS	Adrian Wilson	James Sanders	Rashad Johnson
FS	Kerry Rhodes	Rashad Johnson	James Sanders
CB	A.J. Jefferson	Jamell Flemming (R)	William Gay	Crezdon Butler
Special Teams
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
K	Jay Feely	Dave Zastudil
P	Dave Zastudil	Jay Feely
PR	Patrick Peterson	LaRod Stephens-Howling	A.J. Jefferson	Justin Bethel (R)
KR	Patrick Peterson	LaRod Stephens-Howling	A.J. Jefferson	Justin Bethel (R)

(R) denotes Rookie

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How'd you get those updated rosters with the rookies?

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There's a website that does some modding and whatnot to madden for the PC. updated rosters and schedules, then they have programs to help with roster editing and franchise editing. I don't know the rules for posting links to other forums here, so I don't want to do it. But I guess PM me if you want the link

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2012 Season Preview

The 2012 Arizona Cardinals have their work cut out for them. Though the 8-8 record they posted last season would have been enough to win the division in the past, the emergence of the San Francisco 49ers as a powerhouse football team has made the NFC West a much tougher division to be competitive in. Even a 9-7 record isn't going to cut it to get a wild card playoff spot in the NFC.

Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt is on the hot seat. The Cardinals have not made it to the playoffs since 2009 and they have struggled to find a replacement to Kurt Warner at the quarterback position. It is rumored that if the Arizona Cardinals do not make it to the playoffs this season that Ken Whisenhunt will not return as the head coach.

Offense
The Cardinals have a QB controversy on the offensive side of the ball. John Skelton finished up the season as the starter last year after Kevin Kolb went down with an injury. Although Kolb was the better Quarterback statistically, John Skelton went 5-2 as a starter while Kevin Kolb was just 3-6. The Cardinals also gave up a lot to land Kolb from the Philadelphia Eagles, giving up CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie as well as a 2nd round pick. Factoring in that and the hefty contract Kevin Kolb has, you can't help but think that Kolb is the favorite to start the 2012 season.

The personnel has not changed drastically for the Cardinals. Most starters will return to their starting positions in 2012. The exceptions are at wide receiver, right guard, and right tackle. Rookie wide receiver Michael Floyd will likely take over the #2 wide receiver spot and Adam Snyder was brought in from the San Francisco 49ers to start at right guard. Jeremy Bridges still returns at right tackle, though it is widely believed that rookie Bobby Massie will take over the starting right tackle spot.

The Arizona Cardinals were 24th in points per game last season and must show improvement if they want to be playoff contenders.

Defense
There are very few changes on the defensive side of the ball as well. Dan Williams is projected to start at defensive tackle, and Joey Porter is going to be working more out of the left outside linebacker position opposite of second year player Sam Acho. A.J. Jefferson will be stepping in at cornerback while rookie Jamell Fleming will work out of the nickel spot.

The Arizona Cardinals ranked 17th in the league in points per game last season.

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Week 1 Matchup

Matchup Preview | September 9, 2012
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Arizona Cardinals (, Away)		Philadelphia Eagles (, Home)
Injury Report LT Jason Peters (achilles) IR Game Notes Kevin Kolb has been named the Arizona Cardinals starting Quarterback The Eagles are looking to start off the 2012 season strong after an embarrassing 2011 season

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"Dream Team" Rolls Over Cards

The team formerly known as "Dream Team" disposed of the Arizona Cardinals easily at home. Kevin Kolb struggled throughout the season opener, completing less than 50% of his passes and throwing 3 interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Eagles cornerback Asomugha. He wasn't helped by his receivers, who dropped a total of 5 passes on the day. Larry Fitzgerald also missed the entire 2nd half of the game with a head injury he sustained after converting on a 3rd and long passing down. "There's nothing wrong with me. 3 years ago I would have been back out on that field 4 plays later." Commented Larry Fitzgerald, "But nowadays with all the new safety player rules the team medical staff wouldn't let me back out on the field. I'm completely fine, I've taken much worse hits than that."

The Eagles, who have struggled with rushing defense in the past, allowed just 37 yards on the ground, thanks in large part to newly acquired MLB DeMeco Ryans. The Cardinals had a very tough time stopping Michael Vick. Vick completed 67% of his passes and threw for 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. When there was nothing there in the passing game, he had no problem tucking the ball and running with it. Second year cornerback Patrick Peterson struggled greatly in the passing game. He allowed DeSean Jackson 122 yards through the air as well as 2 touchdowns; one on a long 63 yard bomb that he allowed Jackson to get behind him, and another in the redzone when he missed on an open field tackle. The Cardinals will face off against the division rival Seahawks next week in Seattle.

Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 9, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Arizona Cardinals (0-1)	0	7	3	7	17
Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)	7	14	7	3	31

Team Stats Comparison
	ARI	PHI
Total Offense	283	368
Rushing Yards	37	143
Passing Yards	246	225
First Downs	18	13
Punt Return Yards	0	0
Kick Return Yards	165	61
Total Yards
Turnovers	3	0
3rd Down Converstion	9-17	3-11
4th Down Conversion	1-2	0-0
2-Point Conversion	0-0	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	2-1	2-0
Penalties	7-65	3-20
Posession Time	25:19	22:41

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		ARI	PHI
11:03	(PHI) DeSean Jackon 63 yard pass from Mike Vick	0	7
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		ARI	PHI
10:42	(ARI) Ryan Williams 1 yard run	7	7
9:07	(PHI) DeSean Jackson 11 yard pass from Mike Vick	7	14
3:31	(PHI) Nnamdi Asomugha 32 yard INT return	7	21
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		ARI	PHI
4:13	(ARI) AJ Feely 36 yard FG	10	21
0:15	(PHI) Jeremy Maclin 10 yard pass from Mike Vick	10	28
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		ARI	PHI
8:32	(PHI) Alex Henery 36 yard FG	10	31
2:19	(ARI) LaRod Stephens-Howling 12 yard pass from Kevin Kolb	17	31

Arizona Cardinals PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Kevin Kolb 23-50 270 1 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Benie Wells 20 44 2.1 0 Ryan Williams 2 -3 -1.5 1 Anthony Sherman 1 8 8.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Early Doucet 4 53 13.2 0 Larry Fitzgerald 4 40 10.0 0 Michael Floyd 3 40 13.3 0 Rob Housler 2 32 16.0 0 DeMarco Sampson 2 26 13.0 0 Andre Roberts 2 26 13.0 0 LaRod Stephens-Howling 3 24 8.0 1 Beanie Wells 1 18 18.0 0 Todd Heap 2 11 5.5 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Adrian Wilson 6 0 0 0 Kerry Rhodes 6 0 0 0 Daryl Wahsington 4 1 0 0 Jamell Fleming 4 0 0 0 Paris Lenon 3 0 0 0 Calais Campbell 3 0 0 0 Joey Porter 2 0 0 0 Sam Acho 2 1 0 0 A.J. Jefferson 2 0 0 0 O'Brien Schofield 2 0 0 0 Patrick Peterson 2 0 0 0 Justin Bethel 1 0 0 0 Darnell Dockett 1 0 0 0 Brandon Williams 1 0 0 0

Philadelphia Eagles PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Michael Vick 14-21 230 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD LeSean McCoy 19 75 3.9 0 Michael Vick 7 62 8.8 0 Stanley Havili 1 5 5.0 0 Chis Polk 1 1 1.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD DeSean Jackson 6 122 20.3 2 Marvin McNutt 1 30 30.0 0 LeSean McCoy 1 28 28.0 0 Jason Avant 2 24 12.0 0 Jeremy Maclin 2 18 9.0 1 Brent Celek 1 8 8.0 0 Stanley Gavili 1 0 0.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Mychal Kendricks 6 0 1 0 Nate Allen 6 1 0 0 DeMeco Ryans 6 1 0 0 Jamar Chaney 6 0 0 0 Trent Cole 6 1 0 0 Fletcher Cox 4 1 0 0 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 4 0 0 0 Nnamdi Asomugha 3 0 2 1 Kurt Coleman 3 0 0 0 Joselio Hanson 2 0 0 0 Cullen Jenkins 1 0 0 0 Brandon Boykin 1 0 0 0 Brandon Graham 1 0 0 0 Jason Babin 1 0 0 0 Moise Fokou 1 0 0 0

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Week 1 Scoreboard

Texans (0-1) 20, Jaguars (1-0) 28

Panthers (1-0) 44, Buccaneers (0-1) 14

Bengals (0-1) 6, Titans (1-0) 12

Chargers (1-0) 26, Jets (0-1) 13

Lions (0-1) 28, Saints (1-0) 42

Cowboys (0-1) 13, Steelers (1-0) 42

Colts (0-1) 17, Bears (1-0) 34

Chiefs (0-1) 0, Falcons (1-0) 14

49ers (1-0) 23, Bills (0-1) 14

Dolphins (0-1) 6, Broncos (1-0) 18

Patriots (1-0) 38, Raiders (0-1) 13

Redskins (1-0) 21, Rams (0-1) 16

Giants (0-1) 17, Seahawks (1-0) 26

Vikings (0-1) 3, Packers (1-0) 17

Browns (0-1) 3, Ravens (1-0) 14

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Week 1 Injuries of Note

Bears DE Shea McClellin - partially torn MCL 10 weeks
Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick - broken ankle, out for season (IR)
Broncos QB Peyton Manning - dislocated elbow, 9 weeks
Buccaneers OT Jeremy Trueblood - Knee cartilage tear, out for season (IR)
Chiefs HB Jamall Charles - MCL sprain, 2 weeks
Cowboys WR Miles Austin - severe concussion, out for season (IR)
Giants HB Ahmad Bradshaw - ab strain, 3 weeks
Lions C Dominic Raiola - strained back, 8 weeks
Texans LB Brian Cushing - torn shoulder, 10 weeks



Bills - Vince Young will step in as starter for Ryan Fitzpatrick. They have also signed veteran QB John Beck

Broncos - Caleb Hanie will start while Peyton Manning recovers from a dislocated elbow

Cowboys - With Miles Austin out for the season with a severe concussion, the Cowboys signed veteran WR Plaxico Burress to take his spot on the field