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The NFL announced on Thursday the conference players of the month for the AFC and NFC as well as the league’s rookies of the month. Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland, who has only been on the roster during the month of October, was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month. In four games, he has made 8-of-9 field goals, including a career-long 57 yards, but what set him … [Read more...] about Cardinals K Chad Ryland highlights NFL October conference players of month

The Arizona Cardinals’ next opponents are the 4-3 Chicago Bears, who come to State Farm Stadium for a Sunday afternoon game to start their November schedule. To preview the game, Bears Wire managing editor Alyssa Barbieri joined me on the podcast for the latest show. We discussed the Bears’ start to the season, how the defense has been one of the league’s best, not allowing any … [Read more...] about Cardinals-Bears Week 9 preview, picks predictions with Bears Wire

It was a good month of October for kicker Chad Ryland. He was not on any NFL roster during the month of September. After a month with the Arizona Cardinals, he is now the reigning NFC Special Teams Player of the Month. The league announced the award on Thursday, Ryland signed with the Cardinals’ practice squad on Oct. 2 and was elevated to the active roster in Week 5 when Matt … [Read more...] about Chad Ryland’s clutch October earns him NFC Special Teams Player of the Month

Where has all the pass rush gone? Long time passing. Where has all the pass rush gone? Long time ago. Where has all the pass rush gone? Quarterbacks avoid them, every one When will we ever learn? When will we ever learn? —With apologies to “Where have all the flowers gone?” As the Nov. 5 trade deadline approaches, the persistent chatter continues concerning the need for the … [Read more...] about Cardinals aren’t only team with pass-rushing issues

After Sunday’s devastating loss to the Washington Commanders, the Chicago Bears began the practice week with a walkthrough. Five starters were on the estimated injury report including two left-side offensive linemen Braxton Jones and Teven Jenkins.On defense, the starters missing were defensive end Montez Sweat, safety Jaquan Brisker and nickel back Kyler Gordon. The latter two … [Read more...] about Bears injury report: 4 starters out Wednesday in walkthrough estimation