With punter Blake Gillikin nursing an ankle injury suffered on his only punt against the Seahawks Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals held tryouts with five punters Tuesday including one with local roots.It’s likely one will be signed to the practice squad in the event he is needed if Gillikin can’t play against the Patriots. The Cardinals cleared a spot on the practice squad by … [Read more...] about Cardinals hold tryouts for 5 punters with Blake Gillikin’s ankle injury looming
Cardinals history loses one of its best at the age of 86: OL Ernie McMillan
When the name Ernie McMillan is mentioned, the words inspiration and quiet come up. A lot. How quiet was McMillan? His brother Shellie McMillon played in the NBA from 1958-62. That was the proper spelling of their last name. However, as the story goes, Ernie’s birth certificate said McMillan and years later, he simply never bothered to have it corrected. The longtime Cardinals … [Read more...] about Cardinals history loses one of its best at the age of 86: OL Ernie McMillan
Cardinals knew what to expect from Sunday’s officiating crew vs. Seahawks
It’s surely not a stretch to believe that the NFL officiating crew led by referee Clay Martin won’t be on Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon’s Christmas card list this year. During Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks, the Cardinals were flagged four times for offensive holding with three by left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. One of those was declined, which came on quarterback … [Read more...] about Cardinals knew what to expect from Sunday’s officiating crew vs. Seahawks
Analyzing Kyler Murray’s 5 INTs in last 3 weeks
The Arizona Cardinals are mired in a three-game losing streak since their bye week and four-game winning streak. It has caused them to fall from first place in the NFC West to third place and leaves them with virtually no shot at winning the division. One reason for the losses has been an uptick in turnovers by quarterback Kyler Murray. He has thrown five interceptions in the … [Read more...] about Analyzing Kyler Murray’s 5 INTs in last 3 weeks
Patriots vs. Cardinals opening odds and lines for Week 15
The Arizona Cardinals have lost three straight games and hope to get back on track and somehow put themselves back into the playoff picture when they take on the 3-10 New England Patriots this weekend. They play the Patriots Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium. Despite the losing streak, they are still big favorites against a young and struggling Patriots squad. Let’s … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Cardinals opening odds and lines for Week 15