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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 15:41:32 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 15:43:43 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 15:45:21 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 15:52:06 GMT -7
Official Game Day Thread Arizona Cardinals @ Chicago Bears
Welcome Cardinals Bears & All NFL Fans,
The Arizona Cardinals are in the Windy City of Chicago Illinois today. The team comes to town with a 3-11 record to face the 5-9 Bears. Both teams are the cellar dwellers of their respective divisions. If you are still here and reading this a tip of the cap to you. Its not easy being a Cardinals Fan these last few years. Quarterback Kyler Murray's injury last season put a damper on expectations That was followed by dismissal of the coaching staff and replacing GM Steve Keim which was long overdue. With three games to go, the team is finding out which players will make it back in 2024. We have seen some positives such as the emergence of tight end Trey McBride into a potential star in the NFL. These last games can set the tone for the offseason. Winning these games will end the season on a high note. Being competitive even in losses will mean a great deal to the positive outlook in 2024. The Chicago Bears are hosting the Cardinals and this should be a real fight. Tradition of the two oldest rivals in the NFL going at it head to head at Soldier Field brings back memories of all their games. Probably the most famous is the 2006 meltdown at State Farm. No one would have believed that your quarterback Rex Grossman would throw for 4 interceptions lose a fumble. Your offense couldn't score a point but you win the game. (Link Below). In 2009, QB Kurt Warner led the Cardinals to a 41-21 defeat of the Bears. Warner threw for 5 Tds on the day in leading the Cardinals to victory. Back In 2015, DavId Johnson took off on the opening kickoff and returned it for a touchdown. The Cardinals stormed past the Bears 48-23. Coach Bruce Arinas went to 5-0 versus the NFC North in that game. 2021 saw quarterback Kyler Murray lead the Cardinals to a 33-22 victory and number #1 seed in the NFC playoffs. After that victory, the Cardinals season imploded as they lost 5 out of their last 6 games. The season was saved by defeating the Cowboys 25-22. The Cardinals hopes were crushed by losing to the Rams 34-11 in the playoffs. Now 2023 finds us in a game more about draft position than playoff hopes. The Bears have the number one overall pick because of their trade with the Panthers. Arizona sits in 3rd postion either looking to leap frog the Patriots with a loss VS their win or get closer to Washington with a win. All in all this should be a fun game to watch with two young quarterbacks Murray and Justin Fields dueling it out today. Everyone enjoy the game, Its GAME DAY! & GO CARDINALS!
Enjoy the highlights (CLICK WATCH ON YOU TUBE)
FLCF
FloridaCardinalFan
2006 Meltdown
2009 Kurt Warner 5 TDS
2015 David Johnson and Carson Palmer
2021 Kyler Murray leads to the win
FLCF
FloridaCardinalFan
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 16:42:37 GMT -7
ARIZONA CARDINALS @ CHICAGO BEARS
Game Analysis
Quarterbacks
Justin Fields ranks 28th in yards passing in the 2024 season. His completion percentage of 61.4% is one area of his game that needs to be improved on. Fields has only thrown for 14 TDS while only giving up 8 interceptions.
Kyler Murray in his limited play ranks 35th in passing yards. The same stat of completion percentage stands out again. Murray is completing 63.4% of his passes. He has 4 TD passes and 4 interceptions.
Remarks: If you look at the NFL'S top 5 QBs, All of these starters have completed 67% -71% of their passes. 10% of 40 passes a game are 4 completions that could lead to first downs big plays and even scores. 4 receptions may not seem like a lot until you see that other than Trey McBride no Cardinal player had more than 4 catches on the day.
On Offense:
Sportsnaut has the Cardinals ranked 18th on offense. The Bears are in the 26th position. (power rankings) Fox Sports has the Cardinals 24th overall They have the Bears at 22th overall. Links to both sites are provided below.
sportsnaut.com/nfl-offense-rankings/
www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/2023-nfl-offense-rankings-team-pass-and-rush-stats
On Defense:
The Cardinals are at 31st overall while the Bears are more respectable with a 12th place ranking. (SPORTSNAUGHT Rankings)
sportsnaut.com/nfl-defense-rankings/
Fox Sports has the Cardinals 29th and the Bears 14th
www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/2023-nfl-defense-rankings-team-pass-and-rush-stats
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 17:37:06 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 17:37:15 GMT -7
GAME DAY THREAD Cardinals @ Bears
Sideline Exchange:
Dani Sureck Interviews Emari Demercado
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 20, 2023 17:37:26 GMT -7
THE OFFICAL GAME DAY THREAD CARDINALS @ BEARS
FILM BREAKDOWN with O.C. Drew Petzig Demarcado's 49 yard run to paydirt.
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Post by End Zone on Dec 21, 2023 2:18:15 GMT -7
FLCF,
Thanks for the ARZ@CHI GDT.
I read the changed weather forecast for Chicago in the late afternoon on December 24th. There will be rain and drizzle with 40F temperatures at kickoff.
I also did a ticket search. I found 2 50yd line tickets in the second-tier of the Cardinals side of Soldiers Field. Price is $190 each, plus tax and handling. I would have to fly to Chicago on Fri/Sat. That's a tempting offer! The only problem is that my wife invited friends to the house for a Christmas Eve dinner.
Best always and Merry Christmas, Rick
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 21, 2023 12:08:05 GMT -7
FLCF, Thanks for the ARZ@CHI GDT. I read the changed weather forecast for Chicago in the late afternoon on December 24th. There will be rain and drizzle with 40F temperatures at kickoff. I also did a ticket search. I found 2 50yd line tickets in the second-tier of the Cardinals side of Soldiers Field. Price is $190 each, plus tax and handling. I would have to fly to Chicago on Fri/Sat. That's a tempting offer! The only problem is that my wife invited friends to the house for a Christmas Eve dinner. Best always and Merry Christmas, Rick How about we send the wives to your friends house
and you and I go to the game!
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Post by End Zone on Dec 21, 2023 16:54:45 GMT -7
FLCF, Thanks for the ARZ@CHI GDT. I read the changed weather forecast for Chicago in the late afternoon on December 24th. There will be rain and drizzle with 40F temperatures at kickoff. I also did a ticket search. I found 2 50yd line tickets in the second-tier of the Cardinals side of Soldiers Field. Price is $190 each, plus tax and handling. I would have to fly to Chicago on Fri/Sat. That's a tempting offer! The only problem is that my wife invited friends to the house for a Christmas Eve dinner. Best always and Merry Christmas, Rick How about we send the wives to your friends house
and you and I go to the game! That's a great idea, Paul. I need permission first.
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 22, 2023 5:08:29 GMT -7
THE GAME DAY THREAD STARTS NOW!
Rimrock Ring Of Honor
Rest In Peace
Rimrock quote
"These kids are playing for their future...they could care less about some draft position"
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Post by cardinalsins on Dec 22, 2023 10:56:37 GMT -7
Yikes.
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Post by cardinalsins on Dec 22, 2023 11:42:44 GMT -7
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Post by FLCardinalFan on Dec 22, 2023 13:56:04 GMT -7
CARDINALS @ BEARS
COACH GANNON'S PRESS CONFERENCE
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