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NFC West: 2025 Offensive Skill Position Comparisons

3 days ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Walter Mitchell

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Here is a look at how projected starters at the offensive skill positions in the NFC West compare with regard to their 2024 PFF grades.
Cardinals’ safety pins on defense

4 days ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Walter Mitchell

Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images If one were to ask Chandler Jones what one of his Cardinals’ teammates allowed him to play free and fast on the edge, he would immediately point to safety Budda Baker. What? Why would a safety be the most important teammate to an NFL sack artist? Ideally, edge rushers are supposed to generate pressure on the opposing QB while also trying not to lose contain. But big-time pass rushers need to be able to mix up their pass rushing paths to the QB.
Did Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson deserve more guaranteed money on their contracts?

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Walter Mitchell

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFLPA’s collusion grievance as applied to the structure of NFL QBs, much in terms of guaranteed money, has resulted in a 61-page ruling from an arbiter.
Arizona Cardinals draft picks make All Quarter Century Team, while one big name is snubbed

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Seth Cox

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Outrage!That is the response at least from Arizona Cardinals fans and media when ESPN dropped their NFL All Quarter Century team, and while two players the Arizona Cardinals drafted, and two others who had short tenures with the team were included:Alan Faneca, OG - Steelers (1998-2007), Jets (2008-09), Cardinals (2010)One year with the Arizona Cardinals, but this dude was the best guard of the era.
Cardinals mishandled Isaiah Simmons: 10 reasons why (Op/Ed)

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Walter Mitchell

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Note: for those of you who have expressed your disapproval for ROTB articles involving former Cardinals or opinion-based threads, this long article (2 days to write) is not for you.
Arizona Cardinals ranked top in running back units in NFL

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Seth Cox

Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images With the offseason really in the off part of season, we have the listacles, the rankings and more coming out. These are critical, in the sense they’re not important at all, but does give us discourse and a reason to remain mad and engaged. So, today when PFF dropped their running back unit rankings I thought it was a fair one, but was also curious to see who was ahead of the Arizona Cardinals. “9.
Cardinals Reacts Survey: Who leads the Arizona Cardinals in sacks in 2025?

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Seth Cox

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Arizona Cardinals had a bad defensive front, especially rushing the passer in 2024.
Cardinals’ offense needs more quick releases from Kyler Murray

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Walter Mitchell

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Yesterday, with an assist from Chris Simms, we analyzed and discussed Kyler Murray’s baseball windup type of throws and how it would be a good idea if he can tighten up his release in order to get the ball out of the pocket more quickly and accurately. The thing is —- Kyler has a quick release in his passing bag of tricks. Cases in point:Pinpoint TD laser to TE Dan Arnold. 82 days until #AZCardinals football.
Analysis of Chris Simms’ 2025 Top 10 NFL QBs

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Walter Mitchell

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images First off, I am a fan of Chris Simms’ due diligence in watching and breaking down copious reels of NFL game films. While I occasionally do not concur with some aspects of his evaluations and rankings, I fully appreciate how Simms’ analyses and rankings provoke and stimulate healthy and robust conversations among NFL pundits and fans. Recent case in point:2025 QB Countdown is complete. Here are the Top 10 rankings.
Cardinals Reacts Results: Arizona Cardinals fans are already excited for the 2025 NFL season

1 week ago | revengeofthebirds.com | Seth Cox

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Happy Monday one and all!The Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the NFL are now in their quiet period. We can’t even fight over the upcoming NFL Free Agent and NFL Draft because we are done. So, that begs the question: are you excited? Everyone is excited during the pre-free agency period and then that either ramps up or completely implodes depending on how much you and the fanbase like what happened. Then of course it grows again as we head into the NFL Draft.