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Arizona Cardinals' Kevin Kolb ready to prove…

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb understand what he’s up against in 2012. In addition to committing to pay Kolb $19 million over his first two seasons, the Cardinals also sent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire who they thought would emerge as their next franchise quarterback. Smith: Five rookie predictions After a lackluster 2011 season, Kolb knows that he needs to produce results on the field to justify the team’s investment in him.

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2012 Arizona Cardinals Draft Picks: Fan Reaction

Heading in to the 2012 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals brought in obvious needs at the offensive line and quarterback positions. If Arizona is going to compete for an NFC West crown, these glaring weaknesses have to be shored up immediately. As curious and surprising as it was to take a wide receiver with their first pick in the draft, it appears they were able to get good value throughout, addressing most of their concerns

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Zack Nash signs with the Arizona Cardinals

Despite not being taken in the NFL draft this weekend, two Sacramento State football players were signed by teams following the draft. Former Sac State defensive lineman Zack Nash signed with the Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Chase Deadder signed with the Tennessee Titans. Nash, Sac State’s all-time leader in sacks with 29.5, said he was excited and relieved when he found out.

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Arizona Cardinals take unorthodox approach in 2012…

by Kent Somers – Apr. 28, 2012 06:24 PM The Republic | azcentral.com Over the three days of the draft, the Cardinals’ hierarchy tried to balance filling needs, finding value and adapting to a changing game

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Arizona finally addresses line with Saturday picks

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals waited until the third day of the NFL draft to address the team’s greatest need, the offensive line, then selected two players – tackle Bobby Massie of Mississippi in the fourth round and guard Senio Kelemete of Washington in the fifth. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Massie slipped farther in the draft than a lot of people had predicted, going to the Cardinals Saturday as the 112th player chosen overall

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Cardinals address line issues with selection of OT…

TEMPE, Ariz. – The Arizona Cardinals waited until the third day of the NFL draft to address the team’s greatest need, the offensive line, then selected two players — tackle Bobby Massie of Mississippi in the fourth round and guard Senio Kelemete of Washington in the fifth. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Massie slipped farther in the draft than a lot of people had predicted, going to the Cardinals Saturday as the 112th player chosen overall

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NFL Draft 2012: Senio Kelemete Goes To The Arizona…

NFL Draft 2012: Senio Kelemete Goes To The Arizona…

By Scott Enyeart – Staff Writer Washington OT Senio Kelemete selected by the Arizona Cardinals Follow , and Like SB Nation Seattle on Facebook. Apr 28, 2012 – With the 151st overall pick, in the 5th round in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals have selected Senio Kelmete, a guard/tackle out of Washington. Kelemete was a fixture on the Huskies’ offensive line after beginning his career on the defensive side of the ball.

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Arizona finally addresses line, selects OT Massie

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – The Arizona Cardinals waited until the third day of the NFL draft to address the team’s greatest need, the offensive line, then selected two players – tackle Bobby Massie of Mississippi in the fourth round and guard Senio Kelemete of Washington in the fifth.

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Arizona Cardinals focus on offensive line on Day 3…

by Kent Somers – Apr. 28, 2012 11:50 AM The Republic | azcentral.com The Cardinals addressed their offensive line for the first time in the draft, taking Mississippi tackle Bobby Massie in the fourth round and Washington tackle Senio Kelemete in the fifth round. Some scouting services had Massie rated higher, and there was speculation the Cardinals could take him in the third round

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Arizona takes Oklahoma CB Fleming in third round

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals turned to the defensive secondary and chose cornerback Jamell Fleming of Oklahoma in the third round of Friday’s NFL draft

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Arizona Cardinals introduce top pick Michael Floyd

Arizona Cardinals introduce top pick Michael Floyd

by Kent Somers – Apr. 27, 2012 05:08 PM The Republic | azcentral.com Michael Floyd figures he spent 2011 showing everyone the quality of his character.

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Pressure on Arizona Cardinals' Kevin Kolb…

Pressure on Arizona Cardinals' Kevin Kolb…

by Kent Somers – Apr. 26, 2012 09:44 PM The Republic | azcentral.com Well, the Cardinals didn’t exactly take any pressure off quarterback Kevin Kolb by selecting receiver Michael Floyd in the first round on Thursday

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Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald happy with…

Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald happy with…

by Bob McManaman – Apr. 26, 2012 09:31 PM The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com Moments after the Cardinals made it official Thursday night and drafted Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd with the 13th overall pick, Larry Fitzgerald happily weighed in on the selection

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Ariz. Cardinals: First Practice, draft outlook,…

Ariz. Cardinals: First Practice, draft outlook,…

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