Hightower-Wells Duo Set for Big Game Nov 21, 2009
With Kurt Warner in the control tower and Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston as the targets, Arizona usually can't go wrong diverting its flight plan to the air. But Arizona's running game needs more chances to grow. (Bucknuts.com)
Fantasy Football -- Week 11 picks (Yesterday) Nov 21, 2009
Look for another strong outing against the NFL's 30th-ranked pass defense, as Marc Bulger desperately tries to keep pace with Kurt Warner & Co.. More thumbs up: QBs Matt Ryan, Matt Hasselbeck; RBs Jason Snelling, Pierre Thomas, Rashard Mendenhall, Kevin Smith; WRs Steve Breaston, Santonio Holmes, Jeremy Maclin, Mike Sims-Walker, Andre Caldwell. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Prediction: Arizona Cardinals at Rams Nov 21, 2009
This story originally published on. By Posted Nov 20, 2009. (Bucknuts.com)
'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped around Schaub's arm Nov 20, 2009
This season is different, thanks in large part to somewhat anonymous Matt Schaub, who can be found surrounded by Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Brett Favre and Ben Roethlisberger near the top of most of the NFL's quarterback statistics. Eight years into the franchise's existence, Schaub has made the Texans playoff contenders for the first time. (USA Today -- Sports)
Value Meter: Cardinals' Warner and Fitzgerald will stay hot Nov 20, 2009
Value Meter: Warner and Fitzgerald will stay hot - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Warner and Fitzgerald will stay hot. (USA Today -- Sports)
Arizona Cardinals Trap Bears at Soldier Field Nov 20, 2009
If Breaston, Fitzgerald, Wells and Hightower didn't supply enough reasons to jump back on the Cardinals bandwagon, Kurt Warner was in Hall of Fame form with five touchdown passes and zero interceptions. Warner also involved tight ends and. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Quick screens aiding Cards Nov 20, 2009
"It's a substitute for the run game, with all these spread offenses," Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner said ... Arizona Cardinals Kurt Warner (13) passes to Tim Hightower (34) (right) against the Seattle Seahawks. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Dungy to lead player advisory forum Nov 20, 2009
Pro Bowl players Kurt Warner, Ray Lewis and Brian Dawkins are among the players who will take part in the meetings. Dungy envisions as many as 50 players being involved, including a dozen or more before the end of the season. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NFL Players Hide, Fear Concussions Nov 20, 2009
"The unfortunate thing in our business, more times than not, is that either guys don't know it or don't let somebody know it and continually play through those kinds of situations, where it's week after week, it's hit after hit, where they're not coming out of games and they never get healed," said Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, who's had two concussions in a 12-year NFL career. "And I think that's probably - and I'm just guessing - where the biggest effects are down the road, is... (W-USA News, DC)
Pete's Picks: Texans will hold off Titans Nov 19, 2009
On the road, the Cardinals are a perfect 4-0 against the spread and Kurt Warner has chucked 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions. CARDINALS, 27-14. (USA Today -- Sports)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Big Bill's bad gamble Nov 19, 2009
Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, who won two MVPs and appeared in two Super Bowl as a member of the Rams (1998-2003), is 3-0 in St. Louis since departing the city ... Prediction: Rams looked close to turning the corner against the Saints last week, but expect them to take a step back against their old buddy Kurt Warner. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tom Manzi and Gary Brasher get ready for a Saturday morning bike ride in front of Manzi’s home in Tubac. Photo by Roger Conroy | Green Valley News Nov 18, 2009
They have (many) throughout the United States every year, and it is a great opportunity for young people to be exposed to men and women of faith who have character and integrity in the sports world people like Kurt Warner and coach Tony Dungy, Brasher said. Brasher has sponsors and a Web site (www. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Down time' breeds creativity Nov 18, 2009
Quarterback Kurt Warner is in his 12th year and his third as a starter under Whisenhunt. Continuity on offense means ideas can be implemented at the last minute, with less fear of a catastrophe. (AZCentral -- Sports)
If the Cardinals Season Ended Today Nov 18, 2009
Kurt Warner (Christian Peterson/Getty) ... Would Kurt Warner's play send him into retirement. (PittInsiders.com)
NFC West: Fortunate 49ers show their mettle in important win Nov 18, 2009
"I think we all see why we drafted him where we did and what he brings to the table, and the power and the strength and the explosion he brings to an offense," quarterback Kurt Warner said of Wells after Sunday's win. Warner made quite an impact as well in the victory, the fifth in six games for the NFC West-leading Cardinals but only the team's second in five matchups at University of Phoenix Stadium this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cardinals Set Sights on Rebounding at Home Nov 18, 2009
--Quarterback Kurt Warner rebounded from the Carolina game, in which he was intercepted five times, to throw five touchdown passes against the Bears ... Kurt Warner had practiced the play last week but Leinart had not, Whisenhunt said ... --QB Kurt Warner became the third Cardinals quarterback since 1965 to throw four touchdowns in the first half. (WeAreSC.com)
Islanders’ top line makes it look easy Nov 17, 2009
Kurt Warner, most consecutive pass completions (26). The game, of course, was not hockey, but Madden 10 on Xbox 360. (Boston Globe)
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The AP Nov 17, 2009
Kurt Warner completed 29 of 38 for 340 yards and two touchdown passes for Arizona, which is now 6-3. CORVALLIS, Ore. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Cardinals rally for 31-20 win over Seahawks Nov 16, 2009
Kurt Warner completed 29 of 38 for 340 yards and two touchdown passes for the Cardinals (6-3), who stayed two games up on San Francisco in the NFC West. In the process, Warner became the 29th player in NFL history to throw 200 touchdown passes. (Longview Daily News, WA)
An inside look at the Delhomme deal Nov 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Nov 15, 2009 09:46 AMModified Mon, Nov 16, 2009 03:29 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arizona uses late push to beat Seattle Nov 16, 2009
(Sports Network) - Kurt Warner threw for 340 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 29-of-38 passes as Arizona used a late surge to dispatch Seattle, 31-20. Beanie Wells ran for 85 yards and a pair of second-half scores on 16 carries for the Cardinals (6-3), winners in five of their last six games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pats' gamble fails, Colts win Nov 16, 2009
Kurt Warner completed 29 of 38 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns as the Cardinals (6-3) stayed two games up on San Francisco in the NFC West. Warner also became the 29th player in NFL history to throw 200 touchdown passes and had his 51st 300-yard passing game, tying Dan Fouts for fourth on the NFL career list. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cards' 5 keys to 2nd-half success Nov 15, 2009
With Kurt Warner at quarterback and a talented group of receivers, they would be foolish not to stick with their strength, the passing game ... Keep quarterback Kurt Warner healthy: This is not another Matt Leinart-is-a-bust rant ... Clockwise, from top left: The Cards need something big from Karlos Dansby (58), more running from Beanie Wells (26), protection for Kurt Warner and continued performance from Anquan Boldin (81) and Larry Fitzgerald (11). (AZCentral -- Sports)
NFL Week 10: It’s rivalry week for many top teams (20) Nov 15, 2009
The offensive line has been a huge issue for the Seahawks this year, while Arizona has been able to keep quarterback Kurt Warner on his feet. The last time these two teams met, Warner put on a clinic. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Is Chad Henne a keeper? Leadership will tell Nov 15, 2009
For their players who at the time believed veteran holdover Kurt Warner was their guy, it took some convincing. "With Eli there would be flashes," said Dolphin linebacker Reggie Torbor, who like Manning was a Giants rookie in 2004. (The Palm Beach Post)
NFC rankings: Falcons had George, Bears have Cutler Nov 14, 2009
ARIZONA (5-3): Here s the statistical anomaly of the season: Kurt Warner in four home games: six touchdowns, nine interceptions, 10 sacks. Kurt Warner in four road games: 10 touchdowns, two interceptions, five sacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lifehouse at NASCAR Nov 14, 2009
"You wouldn't be able to get a chalk talk from Kurt Warner before kickoff, but NASCAR really wants to get the fans involved and that's one of the best things about this sport.". Each session will last 15 minutes and additional tickets are required for some. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cardinals Look Ahead to Panthers Nov 14, 2009
Ken Whisenhunt and Kurt Warner (Getty). By Posted Oct 26, 2009. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Williams might miss first game since rookie season Nov 14, 2009
Cutler now has 17, followed by Delhomme (13), Detroit's Matt Stafford (12), Arizona's Kurt Warner (11) and Atlanta's Matt Ryan and the New York Jets' Mark Sanchez (10 each). Delhomme is still tied for 23rd in the league with five touchdown passes, and the only players behind him are Miami's Chad Henne and Tampa Bay's Josh Johnson (four each), St. Louis' Marc Bulger and Seattle's Seneca Wallace (three) and Cleveland's Derek Anderson and Oakland's JaMarcus Russell (two each). (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Value Meter: Dolphins RB Brown will rebound vs. Buccaneers Nov 14, 2009
Value Meter: Dolphins running back Brown will rebound against Bucs - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Dolphins running back Brown will rebound against Bucs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Breakout QB? Nov 13, 2009
But then again, who's to say he cannot repeat the feats of Carson Palmer (Week 7) and Kurt Warner (Week 9) against a Chicago defense that, at the present time, can only stop Cleveland's anemic offense ... Kurt Warner vs. Seattle 4 ... QBs: Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Joe Flacco, Matt Schaub, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Matt Cassel, Philip Rivers, Tony Romo, Kurt Warner RBs: Rashard Mendenhall, Michael Turner, Thomas Jones, Chris Johnson, Steven Jackson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Adrian Peterson,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cards' Wells, Seahawks' Currymaking an impact as rookies Nov 13, 2009
It's bound to happen Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium: Cardinals running back Beanie Wells will take a handoff from Kurt Warner and at some point be met violently by Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry. It will be loud, it will be fierce, and it could happen time and time again. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Desperate 49ers, Bears, tangle in Bay Area to kick off Week 10 Nov 13, 2009
The Chicago defense had major trouble against Kurt Warner, who was a sizzling 17-of-22 for 189 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, as well as wideout Larry Fitzgerald, who burned them for seven catches, 88 yards, and two touchdowns over the first two quarters. Meanwhile, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler couldn't keep up, with his erratic play serving as a continuation of the way he'd looked leading the offense in previous games against the Bengals (a 45-10 loss) and Browns (a 30-6 win). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Home struggles linked to turnovers Nov 12, 2009
"Can't put your finger on it," quarterback Kurt Warner said. He can't put his finger on it, either, but if the Cardinals had played at home as well as they have played on the road, they would be considered among the NFL's elite teams. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Midseason Panthers report Nov 12, 2009
Best play: Peppers' interception of Arizona's Kurt Warner during the second quarter of Carolina's 34-21 victory. He overcame a cut block by Mike Gandy, then snatched Warner's pass and returned it 13 yards for a touchdown. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Falcons are not getting much mid-season love Nov 12, 2009
Quarterbacks PHILIP RIVERS of the San Diego Chargers, BEN ROETHLISBERGER of the Pittsburgh Steelers and KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on November 8 9, while running backs CEDRIC BENSON of the Cincinnati Bengals, CHRIS JOHNSON of the Tennessee Titans, and MICHAEL TURNER of the Atlanta Falcons are the finalists for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week, the NFL announced today. Fans can vote for one player... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NFC West: Warner, Cardinals taking it to extremes Nov 11, 2009
The enigma that is the Cardinals couldn't have been better illustrated by the performance of Kurt Warner over the past two weeks. After matching a career- worst by throwing five interceptions in a frustrating 34-21 home loss to Carolina the previous week, the veteran quarterback bounced back with a sensational effort that paved the way for a most-impressive 41-21 rout of the Chicago Bears this past Sunday at Soldier Field. (ABC 7 News, DC)
AFC East: Are Patriots back? We'll find out Nov 11, 2009
It was hyped as a quarterback battle to watch between Kurt Warner, the steely veteran, and Jay Cutler, the NFL's future at the position. Ultimately, it was all that and more. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Seahawks live to see their next must-win game Nov 10, 2009
Kurt Warner is no Matthew Stafford. He is Arizona s savvy, ageless, two-time league MVP and 2000 Super Bowl MVP. On Oct. 18, Warner peppered the Seahawks for 32 completions in 41 attempts, for 276 yards and two touchdowns. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Week 9 Quick Reads Nov 10, 2009
In Week 9, Kurt Warner and David Garrard showed why hasty judgments are wrong. By Bill BarnwellFootball Outsiders. (ESPN -- Football)
Passing Teams Front and Center in NFL Nov 10, 2009
In the other three contests the Bears' secondary has been sliced and diced by , and Kurt Warner. "For this to work, we have to believe it's going to work, and we have to have a sense of urgency, (but) we don't have that right now," said defensive end. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Colts survive scare Nov 10, 2009
Cardinals 41, Bears 21: One week after throwing five interceptions, Kurt Warner tied a career high by throwing five touchdown passes. Larry Fitzgerald added 123 yards receiving and two touchdowns. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
To Rest Anquan Boldin, Or to Play Him? Nov 10, 2009
--RB has 39 receptions this year because teams are forcing Kurt Warner to check down from his top options ... Teams are double teaming him, and quarterback Kurt Warner appears reluctant to throw to him in those situations. (PurpleWildcats.com)
Warner, Cardinals Shred Bears 41-21 Nov 10, 2009
Washington - Kurt Warner envisioned doing this on a regular basis at Soldier Field. Good thing for the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears took a pass on him. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Freeman leads Bucs to first win Nov 9, 2009
Cardinals 41, Bears 21: At Chicago, one week after throwing five interceptions, Kurt Warner tied a career high by throwing five touchdown passes. Larry Fitzgerald added 123 yards receiving and two touchdowns. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Boldin upset about deactivation Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Warner had practiced the play last week, but Leinart had not, Whisenhunt said. After that play, Warner replaced Leinart, who was not available for comment after the game. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Warnerdefiesnorm Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Warner might begin to believe in it. How else do you explain Warner's progression home and away for the Cardinals over the last six games. (NJ.com -- Times)
Off To The Races APRandy Moss and the Patriots gave themselves some separation from the Dolphins and the rest of the AFC East.The Patriots, Bengals, Colts and Cardinals established themselves as strong division leaders. Don Banks loves the clarity and wonders about the top pick in his Week 9 Snap Judgments. Nov 9, 2009
A week after throwing five interceptions against Carolina, Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner rebounded with five touchdowns against the Bears. -- And Week 9's ability to clarify matters in the division races continued in the late-afternoon games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Snap JudgmentsCall it Separation Sunday. Many division races finally took shape in Week 9, writes Don Banks. Nov 9, 2009
A week after throwing five interceptions against Carolina, Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner rebounded with five touchdowns against the Bears. -- And Week 9's ability to clarify matters in the division races continued in the late-afternoon games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
CLICKS: Freeman's debut, wacky Warner and more Nov 9, 2009
Looking at the numbers, Hasselbeck had more attempts, completions and passing yards than Kurt Warner for Week 9 -- and yet finished with half the fantasy points ... Kurt Warner: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images ... There's no way of getting around it: You're either damned if you do OR damned if you don't start Kurt Warner on any given Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Bears get look at Warner's brilliance Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Warner grew up watching the Bears. He never dreamed he'd make their fans so unhappy. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Patriots' Brady, Moss team up Nov 9, 2009
Cardinals 41, Bears 21: One week after throwing five interceptions, Kurt Warner tied a career high by throwing five touchdown passes for visiting Arizona. Larry Fitzgerald added 123 yards receiving and two touchdowns. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Erasing Inconsistency Key for Cardinals Nov 9, 2009
--QB Kurt Warner wasn't beating himself up after throwing five interceptions and losing a fumble in the loss to Carolina. "It's one of those games where it just seemed like every time the ball was bouncing somewhere it went into their hands," Warner said. (BarkBoard.com)
Key play: The punch Nov 9, 2009
The situation: After a nice pass from Kurt Warner to Steve Breaston had helped the Cardinals convert a long third-down situation, Tim Hightower carried the ball for 13 yards. The call: After the play was over, Bears defensive lineman Tommie Harris became enraged at Cardinals lineman Deuce Lutui. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fantasy RevelationsBucs rookie Josh Freeman stole the spotlight from Kurt Warner in Week 9, writes Jay Clemons. Nov 9, 2009
Looking at the numbers, Hasselbeck had more attempts, completions and passing yards than Kurt Warner for Week 9 -- and yet finished with half the fantasy points ... Kurt Warner: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images ... There's no way of getting around it: You're either damned if you do OR damned if you don't start Kurt Warner on any given Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Freeman shows orange appeal Nov 9, 2009
Cardinals 41, Bears 21 Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner staged an emphatic turnaround - from five interceptions last week to five TD passes in Chicago - as Arizona improved to 4-0 on the road and 5-3 overall. Warner was 22 of 32 for 261 yards and threw TD passes on the Cardinals first four possessions as they surged ahead, 34-7, after three quarters. (Boston Globe)
Kurt Warner (5 TDs) thrives as Cardinals pummel Bears Nov 9, 2009
Chicago's Adewale Ogunleye, left, and Alex Brown (96) could bend Arizona's quarterback Kurt Warner (13) but could not break him ... Still, the notion that Chicago might stage another bizarre comeback formulated as the last bit of drama at Soldier Field in the fourth quarter after an appreciative Whisenhunt gave Kurt Warner a seat on the bench in the fourth quarter an inserted understudy Matt Leinart. (USA Today -- Sports)
Can road warrior Cardinals end Bears' home dominance? Nov 8, 2009
Quarterback Kurt Warner tied a dubious career-high by throwing five interceptions and also lost a fumble that led to a Panthers' score. Carolina also had its way at the line of scrimmage, racking up an eye-opening 270 yards on the ground on a Cardinals defense that entered the contest ranked first against the run. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cardinals roller coaster ride:Quest for consistency resumes Nov 8, 2009
"There are a lot of things you can learn over the last two weeks," quarterback Kurt Warner said. "One is we haven't arrived yet. (And) we can't just show up and beat anybody.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
AFC North position on the line in Bengals-Ravens battle Nov 8, 2009
The defense, meanwhile, forced six turnovers out of Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner. Delhomme did suffer a chest injury in the victory that caused him to miss the end of the game and required a hospital visit, but he returned to practice on Wednesday and should be under center when the Panthers try to knock off a Saints club that is off to the second 7-0 start in franchise history. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Game Scout: AZ Cardinals at Chicago Bears Nov 7, 2009
" Last Sunday's game was a sign of immaturity from a defense that had appeared to grow up over the previous months. It was starting to look like a solid unit during the team's three-game win streak, with especially dominant performances at Seattle and against the Giants. The Cardinals can't place the blame on anything but a lack of effort. Every starter played last week, but the gap discipline was poor, as was the containment on the back side of runs. The Cardinals will face a similar challenge... (CardinalsInsider.com)
Value Meter: Jones-Drew, Grant have easy pickings in Week 9 Nov 7, 2009
Here is Matt Pitzer's updated Value Meter for Week 9. Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew, coming off a 177-yard rushing performance (on just eight carries. (USA Today -- Sports)
Phils-Yanks:Same timenext year? Nov 6, 2009
With all due respect to Kurt Warner, and Mike Kasian, the Arizona Cardinals were not one of the two best teams in the NFL last year. They got hot, went on a roll and made it to the Super Bowl. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Dabblin' with the defense Nov 6, 2009
Facing an Arizona team that loves to spread the field for quarterback Kurt Warner, the Panthers devised a new personnel grouping, which featured three down linemen, linebacker Jon Beason, Wesley in the middle and six other defensive backs behind him. In some ways, it's an extension of the old Joker schemes they used with Thomas Davis in the Michael Vick-era Atlanta game plans, and Wesley played a similar role, hugging near the line of scrimmage behind the three-man 00004000 rush, spying on the... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Cardinals Lose Chance to Strengthen Lead Nov 6, 2009
TRENDING: Quarterback Kurt Warner hasn't looked sharp the last two weeks ... -- RB is becoming one of Kurt Warner's favorite passing targets. (CardinalsInsider.com)
