Archives for October 30, 2004

‘After losing on the road by an average of 24 points a game last season, the Cards have lost by 7, 3 and 3 points this year.’

‘Smith’s continued ability to make a difference stands in stark contrast to the troubles the Bills are enduring. Here’s a team that features an established veteran quarterback in Drew Bledsoe, a three-time Pro Bowl receiver in Eric Moulds, and two talented young running backs in Willis McGahee and Travis Henry, and yet seems incapable of generating a semblance of an offence.’

‘However, Bills fans have been spoiled over the years. If Van Miller still did one thing well at the end of his legendary play-by-play career, it was being objective and not denying things that were easily visible to fans. Murphy doesn’t have to go to WGR territory and make a bad play sound like a capital offense, but he would be wise to be more candid.’

‘The Cardinals are 2-4, but mostly because they’re young and inexperienced – not because their running back is old. Smith has 459 yards rushing, seventh in the NFC, and he’s gaining 4.2 yards per carry this season. Apparently, he wasn’t washed up after leaving Dallas as his critics suggested. He might be past his prime at age 35, but he’s still among the better backs in the NFL.’

‘"(Mark’s) come up with some big plays for us. I know Drew has a lot of confidence in him," Mularkey said.’

Green appoints new aide for line (Arizona Republic)

NFL a game of give and take (Arizona Republic)

Kruczek record close to falling (Arizona Republic)

Cards’ Green re-assigns offensive line coach (East Valley Tribune)

Finally, Wilson lives up to potential (East Valley Tribune)

Cardinals change offensive line coach (AP)

Buffalo, Tough Team, Tough Place to Play (AZCardinals.com)

Smith Looks Forward to More Carries, More Records (AZCardinals.com)

‘The Buffalo Bills are just as bad under Mike Mularkey this season as they were under Gregg Williams last season.’