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Post by Chirpn’time on Oct 28, 2021 22:22:51 GMT -7
In the last four games of the season there is a legitimate chance to win each of those with Cowboys being a tough road game. The next five games are the test to see if AZ is a contender or pretender.
Good news is a few extra days to recover for the players. Bad news is the physical teams that make up the next five weeks.
Niners coming up are well aware of how they scaled things back last year in the second game and just beat down the birds. After losing JJ and additional players need to get healthy including Nuk the Cards are going to have to defend a large dose of a run game from SF.
Then they play the Panthers who are always a solid defense and they will focus on running against AZ if the defense gets beat down by Niners.
Next reward is Seahawks who are going to stick with the run as long as possible and they always play AZ tough on defense.
After going on road to Seattle they get to travel to the windy city who like the rest of this stretch of teams has to rely on solid defense with their young QB.
The finale for this stretch of games is the Rams. DEFENSE and offense. Like Niners last year look for Rams view AZ as the little brother who needs to be beat into submission.
Key for this stretch is get back to winning against Niners, multiple losses in a row could become a reality if AZ doesn’t clean things up with the extra couple days off.
Like many have posted AZ has accomplished little to nothing yet. Hope their pride recognizes how they were better than GB and need to prove that by unleashing a scoring frenzy on the Niners. The offense needs to learn from GB and take what the opposing defense gives them control the clock and get a lead.
The next five games will tell if contention is brewing in AZ.
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Post by Drachir on Oct 28, 2021 22:40:21 GMT -7
I agree with everything you posted however this team doesn't have any egos and have the mentality of going 1-0 each week. This has worked for them just unfortunate we got this loss.
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Post by Dry Heat on Oct 28, 2021 23:11:19 GMT -7
This is the lightest four game stretch coming up that we have in our season.
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Post by cardinalsdo on Oct 29, 2021 0:35:42 GMT -7
A lot will depend on Steve Keim as well. Does Keim bring in another 1 or 2 impact players to help the team like a right guard or a run stuffing "space eating" nose tackle.
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Post by Chirpn’time on Oct 29, 2021 0:42:42 GMT -7
This is the lightest four game stretch coming up that we have in our season. I hope the win loss reflects your thoughts. A Hudson return will be a big lift in confidence and offense stability.
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Post by CardsFanQC on Oct 29, 2021 4:52:14 GMT -7
Must beat the Rams when they come to SF stadium -- hopefully during the next 5 games, the OL can go back to Hump - Pugh - Hudson - Murray - Beachum with Jones as the backup RT (where I think he is much better suited) and Garcia/Harlow as backup guards. With that OL and adding Ertz, there is no reason the offense can't average 30+ points the rest of the season.
IMO, SK must find a replacement for Watt in the interior DL -- Atkins/Short/Hall or trade a pick for one to a team who is not going to the playoffs but is looking for draft capital
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Post by End Zone on Oct 29, 2021 5:04:52 GMT -7
Regarding the next 5 games and winnability, before answering that poser, I am waiting on the next injury report. That report will be a tough one to read. If anyone is sent to IR, not good news. I am worried about DHop and Murray not being 100% in a week. Bumps and bruises are acceptable and there is time to get well during the mini-byes.
The stage is set for 5 x 1-0 contests. 12-1 is an outstanding record. If the Cardinals get some of the starters back into the games, eliminate costly errors and untimely turnovers, the 1-0 streaks will continue.
Go Cardinals!
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Post by CardsFanQC on Oct 29, 2021 6:37:14 GMT -7
Regarding the next 5 games and winnability, before answering that poser, I am waiting on the next injury report. That report will be a tough one to read. If anyone is sent to IR, not good news. I am worried about DHop and Murray not being 100% in a week. Bumps and bruises are acceptable and there is time to get well during the mini-byes. The stage is set for 5 x 1-0 contests. 12-1 is an outstanding record. If the Cardinals get some of the starters back into the games, eliminate costly errors and untimely turnovers, the 1-0 streaks will continue. Go Cardinals! I think KM just bruised his knee at end of game and DHop's hammy should be fine after the "mini-bye" week. Before the 49ers game, Hudson and Justin Murray may be back on offense and Richard Lawrence on defense. Hopefully the Cards can go 3-0 before the Week 12 FULL bye and then be locked and loaded for the remainder of the season. SK now has a lot of time to be calling a lot of GM's to find a Watt replacement and maybe more OL help. I still feel the Cards can go 14-3 and hopefully still get the overall #1 seed.
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Post by End Zone on Oct 29, 2021 7:06:23 GMT -7
All the NFC 7-1 teams have a tough 5-game stretch. Injuries are piling up. Rosters are flipping. Road trips. Fall outdoor weather. COVID-19 havoc. Full moon!
There is one team that can go 5-0. That is the Cardinals. Cowboys, Packers, Rams, and Bucs have as big or bigger challenges in the next month-plus.
I do not think Steve Keim can find a rough gem for the OL. Maybe he will grab a guy off someone's PS. That guys is no more than a filler though. There are no JJ Watt and C Jones types currently unemployeed.
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Post by Redbirdfan62 on Oct 29, 2021 7:28:18 GMT -7
In the last four games of the season there is a legitimate chance to win each of those with Cowboys being a tough road game. The next five games are the test to see if AZ is a contender or pretender. Good news is a few extra days to recover for the players. Bad news is the physical teams that make up the next five weeks. Niners coming up are well aware of how they scaled things back last year in the second game and just beat down the birds. After losing JJ and additional players need to get healthy including Nuk the Cards are going to have to defend a large dose of a run game from SF. Then they play the Panthers who are always a solid defense and they will focus on running against AZ if the defense gets beat down by Niners. Next reward is Seahawks who are going to stick with the run as long as possible and they always play AZ tough on defense. After going on road to Seattle they get to travel to the windy city who like the rest of this stretch of teams has to rely on solid defense with their young QB. The finale for this stretch of games is the Rams. DEFENSE and offense. Like Niners last year look for Rams view AZ as the little brother who needs to be beat into submission. Key for this stretch is get back to winning against Niners, multiple losses in a row could become a reality if AZ doesn’t clean things up with the extra couple days off. Like many have posted AZ has accomplished little to nothing yet. Hope their pride recognizes how they were better than GB and need to prove that by unleashing a scoring frenzy on the Niners. The offense needs to learn from GB and take what the opposing defense gives them control the clock and get a lead. The next five games will tell if contention is brewing in AZ. Actually the schedule is not much of a test if we just prepare in the next 5 games just do your job.
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Post by Chirpn’time on Oct 29, 2021 7:41:29 GMT -7
As posted above…hopefully injuries are not worse case possible. K1 in particular HOPE he isn’t beat up too bad.
Good news is the defense had a solid goal line stop when needed and and held GB to 24 with several turnovers in red zone giving GB short field. The problem was offense taking off over a quarter in first half went dormant that allowed GB to stick to the run.
AZ was the better team, one error on Green’s part cost the game. No risk it no biscuit, I liked the throw and would give Green the chance of redemption in the future. Opposite of the hail Murray. Nuk not being available was big.
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