John Skelton (Football)

Is Carson Palmer the Answer to the Arizona Cardinals' Quarterback Carnival?

The Arizona Cardinals landed quarterback Carson Palmer in a trade, which sounds way, way better than the prospect of Drew Stanton being the Cards' top QB.Though Palmer appears to be an improvement on the surface, he might not be the one who ends the Cards' quarterback carnival.See also:-Cardinals Ge ... More >>

Cardinals Get Carson Palmer From The Oakland Raiders

Carson Palmer of the Oakland Raiders is on his way to the desert.  The Associated Press reports that the deal includes a swap for this year's sixth-round pick for Oakland's seventh-round pick, and a conditional clause that could trade Arizona's seventh-round 2014 draft choice as well.

Cardinals Expected To Get Carson Palmer From The Raiders

It looks like the Arizona Cardinals are getting quarter back Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders.  The final decision hasn't been made, but an anonymous source told USA Today that the trade is being worked out, and after the Cardinals released John Skelton, it seems like a sure thing.

Arizona Cardinals Release Kevin Kolb, and the Quarterback Carnival Continues

The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Kevin Kolb, and the replacement plan isn't exactly reassuring.Former Indianapolis Colts backup Drew Stanton joins Brian Hoyer, John Skelton, and Ryan Lindley as the Cardinals' quarterbacks -- a group of guys we couldn't say with 100 percent certainty w ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Rumor of the Day: How About Sticking With Kevin Kolb?

For perhaps the first time this week, the sports-reporting world managed to go a day without spreading a rumor involving the Arizona Cardinals acquiring a quarterback.In the absence of a quarterback rumor, how about the guy who's already on the Cardinals -- Kevin Kolb?See also:-Cardinals Quarterback ... More >>

Larry Fitzgerald Plays Football With Competent Quarterbacks, Does Well

Let's make an agreement about the Pro Bowl: we all have as much fun watching it as the players enjoy playing in it -- we don't, and they don't.It's lame, boring, and in no way can the Pro Bowl be compared to an actual football game. That said, that's exactly what we're about to do, because we saw th ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Back to Ryan Lindley at Quarterback Because Who Gives a Damn

The Arizona Cardinals will be rolling with rookie quarterback Ryan Lindley this week against the Detroit Lions, because, really, who gives a shit at this point?It's not as if it actually matters who's chucking up the footballs for the Cards, but the spectacle at the quarterback position has been the ... More >>

Kevin Kolb's Toast for the Season, Clearing the Way for Cardinals' Total Suck-Fest

The Arizona Cardinals have placed porcelain doll quarterback Kevin Kolb on injured reserve, meaning he's done for the season.That move leaves the Cardinals with three options at quarterback for the rest of the suck-fest known as the 2012 season: starter-turned-backup-turned-starter-turned-backup-tur ... More >>

Could the Arizona Cardinals Possibly Suck Any More Than They Did on Sunday?

"Well, it can't get any worse than that," we've said for several weeks now of watching the Arizona Cardinals lose in miserable fashion.After seeing the Cardinals lose by 58 points -- by a score of 58-0 -- to the Seattle Seahawks, we're now wondering if it's actually possible to be any crappier.See a ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Suck More Than Ever, Lose 58-0 to Seattle Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals completely, totally, and definitely suck.After losing eight games in a row, the Cardinals just keep getting worse. The team lost by 58 points -- 58 to nothing -- to the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle yesterday.See also:-Arizona Cardinals Stink Like Old Socks, ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Back to John Skelton at Quarterback, Ignore Call for Open Tryout

The Arizona Cardinals announced today that John Skelton will be the starting quarterback this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks, ignoring the just-as-bad option of holding an open tryout for the position.Skelton's replacing rookie Ryan Lindley, who replaced Skelton, who replaced the injured Kevin ... More >>

Should the Arizona Cardinals Hold Open Tryouts for Starting Quarterback?

The Arizona Cardinals' quarterback situation is terrible right now -- Kevin Kolb's injured, and both backups, John Skelton and Ryan Lindley, have totally sucked in their chances to lead the team to victory.In fact, between the three quarterbacks, they haven't won a single game in their last eight co ... More >>

Cardinals Keeping Ryan Lindley at Quarterback; Sign Our "Get Well Soon" Card for Kevin Kolb

The Arizona Cardinals will be keeping Ryan Lindley at quarterback on Sunday, a week after he threw zero touchdowns and four interceptions in his NFL debut.Cardinals writer Darren Urban says quarterback Kevin Kolb -- who led the team to a 4-1 record before sustaining a rib/chest injury during week si ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals: Decent at Best; Green Bay Packers Win 31-17

The Arizona Cardinals' trend of playing mediocre-but-losing football continued for a fifth straight game, as the Cards lost to the Green Bay Packers 31-17 at Lambeau Field yesterday.Even with the offensive line not playing at Pop Warner-level for once, the offensive unit was still meh, and as you ca ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Smoked by San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football

The Arizona Cardinals lost their fourth straight game last night with a whooping by the San Francisco 49ers, and the Red Birds aren't looking any better.The Cards scored three whole points in the 24-3 loss, while picking up a grand total of seven rushing yards -- seven yards.See also:-Arizona Cardin ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Lose Another One -- Minnesota Vikings Win, 21-14

The Arizona Cardinals are now the losers of three straight games, after the Kevin Kolb-less Cards lost by a touchdown to the Minnesota Vikings yesterday.John Skelton -- taking over as the Cardinals' quarterback again due to Kolb's injury -- got in the good graces of Cardinals fans last year thanks t ... More >>

Kevin Kolb Out for "Unspecified Time Frame"; John Skelton's in Charge Again

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb didn't break any bones during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, which is probably the only good news the team has today about the quarterback.Kolb does have damage to his rib cartilage, as well as a sprained sternoclavicular joint -- more specifically, seve ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Lose to Buffalo Bills; Kevin Kolb Gets Injured

For once, the Arizona Cardinals didn't come away with a victory in an overtime thriller.It's kind of been expected for the Cardinals to win these types of games, but the Buffalo Bills were the ones to hit the overtime field goal yesterday in Glendale, beating the Cardinals 19-16.See also:-Arizona Ca ... More >>

How Many Games Will the Arizona Cardinals Win This Year?

See also: Kevin Kolb Temporarily Replaces Tim Tebow as Football Jesus; Cardinals WinThe Arizona Cardinals are undefeated in the 2012 season, and the big reason for that is because they've played just one game.Starting quarterback John Skelton may be sitting out a couple weeks after spraining his ank ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Defeat Seattle Seahawks; Kevin Kolb Temporarily Replaces Tim Tebow as Football Jesus

For the last year, people have regarded Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb as so crappy that they're almost serious when they ask if Jamarcus Russell is still a free agent.But when John Skelton went down yesterday in the fourth quarter, with the Cardinals down by three to the Seattle Seahawks, ... More >>

Leaders of the Pack

Arizona Cardinals Starting Quarterback: Kevin Kolb or John Skelton?

There's a good old-fashioned quarterback battle going on in the Arizona Cardinals' training camp, and according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, John Skelton is "now considered the favorite."Kevin Kolb came to Arizona as the presumptive starter before the start of last year's season -- by dealing Dominique ... More >>

How Did Those Arizona Cardinals Look Last Night in Preseason Loss to New Orleans Saints?

Football is finally back -- although it seems like it never left if you've been watching coverage of the New York Jets' training camp -- as the Arizona Cardinals kicked off the NFL preseason with a 17-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints.Quarterback Kevin Kolb completed one of his four passes to fullba ... More >>

Peyton Manning Likely Definitely Not Coming to Arizona Cardinals. Baseball, Anyone?

​UPDATE: The Arizona Cardinals released a statement from coach Ken Whisenhunt saying Manning "is no longer an option for us."You can throw that Arizona Cardinals Peyton Manning jersey you prematurely ordered straight in the garbage -- the Cardinals won't be landing Manning, and Cards quarterback K ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Fans Can Begin Peyton Manning Hysteria -- Quarterback Reportedly to Be Released

​ESPN's reporting the Indianapolis Colts are letting go of quarterback Peyton Manning, which means Arizona Cardinals fans can start going rabid over the thought of him signing with the Red Birds.The Cardinals are on the short list of teams Manning would likely sign with, according to professional ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals' Playoff Hopes Still Alive (Barely) After Overtime Win Against Cleveland Browns

​After a 1-6 start, the Arizona Cardinals still have an outside chance of making the playoffs thanks to a Tebow-esque fourth quarter in the team's 20-17 overtime win over the Cleveland Browns yesterday.The W is the Cards' third overtime win in seven games."We have a flair for dramatics," wide rece ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Win Fifth Straight With Victory Over San Francisco 49ers

​The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 21-19 yesterday for the team's fifth win in 6 games -- and that's after starting the season 1-6.Cards' quarterback Kevin Kolb went down early with concussion-like symptoms after getting drilled by Niners linesbacker Ahmad Brooks.Enter B-squad QB ... More >>

Card Tricks

Arizona Cardinal Outlast St. Louis Rams 23-20 for Relatively Meaningless Victory

​Beanie Wells had arguably the biggest game of his career yesterday, as the running back rushed for 228 yards during the Arizona Cardinals' 23-20 win over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday afternoon at the Edward Jones Dome. He nabbed a franchise record for rushing during the game, averaging 8.4 yards ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Destroyed by San Francisco 49ers

​The odds were definitely against the Arizona Cardinals in their lopsided 23-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Candlestick Park. The hometown team was in enemy territory, playing in the rain, and were facing the current NFC West leaders (and one of the top 10 defenses in the NFL) wi ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Stun Philadelphia Eagles -- Compliments of Larry Fitzgerald

​The Kevin Kolb-less Arizona Cardinals stunned Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles with a 21-17 road victory in the city of brotherly love yesterday -- which never would have happened if wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald wasn't straight-up nasty.Aside from Fitzgerald's two touchdowns -- making h ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Snap Six-Game Losing Streak With Dramatic Overtime Win

​The Arizona Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak with a dramatic overtime win against the St. Louis Rams yesterday in Glendale.The score was tied at 13 at the end of regulation -- then the Cards' first-round draft pick in last this year's draft, Patrick Peterson, got all Patrick Peterson on ... More >>

Kevin Kolb Coming to Arizona; Cardinals Send Rodgers-Cromartie to Philadelphia for Eagles Backup QB

www.phinphanatic.comArizona Cardinals new QB Kevin Kolb​The Arizona Cardinals have apparently found their quarterback: soon-to-be former Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb.Kolb reportedly has agreed to a five-year deal worth up to $63 million, with about $20 million in guarantees. In exchang ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Derek Anderson Expected to Get the Boot This Week. Break Out the Champagne

Derek Anderson, seen here in the midst of a giggle-fest with lineman Deuce Lutui as his team is down 18 points in the fourth quarter to the San Francisco 49ers.​As the saying goes, don't let the door hit you in the ass...Of the countless boners made by the Arizona Cardinals last season, payi ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals to Fans: Sorry for Sucking

​The Arizona Cardinals have a message for fans: sorry for sucking.In a mea culpa letter from team President Michael Bidwill to season ticket holders, he basically apologizes to fans for the horrendous 2010 season -- in which the Cards finished in last place in the worst division in the NFL with a ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Crushed by 49ers to Finish Season in Last Place in Worst Division in NFL

​The Arizona Cardinals got clobbered 38-7 by the San Francisco 49ers yesterday, but there's a silver lining: what's been an atrocious season for the Cards is now over -- with the team finishing in last place in the worst division in the NFL.As has been the narrative all season, the Cards were awfu ... More >>

John Skelton Just Ehh in Arizona Cardinals Practice For Next Year With Denver Broncos

www.azcardinals.comArizona Cardinals' rookie QB John Skelton.​The Arizona Cardinals won a football game!That's the good news. The bad news: who cares?The Cards bested the Denver Broncos in a 43-13 blowout in Glendale on Sunday, and C-squad quarterback John Skelton was spectacularly average.Skelton ... More >>

Ken Whisenthunt Still Considering Starting Derek Anderson on Sunday. Seriously?

www.azcardinals.comCards Coach Ken Whisenhunt won't say who will start at QB Sunday against the Broncos.​Even after benching him in the Arizona Cardinals' pitiful loss to the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Coach Ken Whisenhunt seems to still be toying with the idea of starting quarterback Derek Anderso ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals' Quarterback Conundrum: Max Hall to Injured Reserve. Team Signs Richard Bartel to Compete for Starter Job With John Skelton

www.redskins.comRichard Bartel has been signed by the Arizona Cardinals to compete with John Skelton for the team's starting quarterback spot.​It's not quite official, but it seems we can finally say buh-bye to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson -- this week, anyway.Anderson's still on t ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Pitiful-as-Usual in Loss to St. Louis Rams

​Following yesterday's 19-6 loss to the St. Louis Rams, every game for the remainder of the Arizona Cardinals' dismal season should be seen as nothing more than practice for next year.In other words, bye-bye Derek Anderson.

Derek Anderson: Even Magic Johnson Wants Him Gone -- and Possibly Killed

Magic Johnson wants to kill Derek Anderson -- and we can't blame him.​If you think you want Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson to disappear and never come back following his atrocious performance on Monday night (we sure as hell do), you probably should hear what Magic Johnson has to say ... More >>

Derek Anderson to Start at QB Sunday in Arizona Cardinals' Impending Loss to St. Louis Rams

This is what Derek Anderson looks like when his team's down 18 points in the fourth quarter.​Arizona Cardinals Coach Ken Whisenhunt said this morning that despite his remarkably awful showing -- and his nationally televised tirade that followed -- on Monday Night Football last night, Derek A ... More >>