I need a pep talk/kick in the throat for this game

[CRA]

Aren't both games going to be on Fox?

oops, you are probably right. I am spoiled and have the Sunday Ticket. But, I hear you can watch all games live on NFL.com....but I am not sure.

[PanthaSan]

Here's a pep talk, from a Cards fan.

The Cardinals are coming off a big, emotional win in prime time. They are 1-2 at home, and have a history of not playing 4 quarters of football. Two of the defensive stars are injured (DRC and Rolle) and both RBs have a case of fumble-itis. The Cards LOT (Levi Brown) is a human penalty machine and both OT's are getting beat by elite pass rushers.

The Panthers have a lot of good players and the Cards are due for a let down. I wouldn't start slitting my wrists just yet if I were you.

*puts razor down*

Huh?

[SmittyMuhammad8789]

Here's a pep talk, from a Cards fan.

The Cardinals are coming off a big, emotional win in prime time. They are 1-2 at home, and have a history of not playing 4 quarters of football. Two of the defensive stars are injured (DRC and Rolle) and both RBs have a case of fumble-itis. The Cards LOT (Levi Brown) is a human penalty machine and both OT's are getting beat by elite pass rushers.

The Panthers have a lot of good players and the Cards are due for a let down. I wouldn't start slitting my wrists just yet if I were you.

are you pointing out your flaws to make us feel better?

[LouDawg]

are you pointing out your flaws to make us feel better?

No. I am pointing out ot you how the Cardinals are vulnerable in many aspects of their game, just as the Panthers have a lot of strengths. They didn't get a first round bye in the playoffs for nothing. You guys have a lot of good players, and the Cards have a history of not showing up for games.

The OP said he needed a pep talk, and I was just letting him know that a lot of Cardinals fans don't feel really good about this game against Carolina.

[Guest]

well...I was listening to a handicapper on the radio...Cards minus 10...and in his words "until the Panthers get a QB I'm going with Arizona". Oh, and the over/under on Jakes INTs is 3.

Sorry pstall, but ..... I T I S W H A T I T I S

[pantherholic]

I'm just not fired up. This has trainwreck written all over.

I need a football Matt Foley.

:cheers2:

Here's what's getting me up for the game:

1. It will be the first test to see if our D has really improved, or if the better play is simply a result of playing not-so-good teams.

2. Regarding #1, if our D has really improved, and Jake finally has a good game (or not a terrible one), a win is possible.

3. If #2 happens, it may be enough to get Jake going and be decent the rest of the year and that, with the D playing good, could help the Panthers make a run.

I'm sure I'll hear a lot of "not gonna happen" remarks, but that's what I'm holding on to this week.

[49ersnoles]

I wish i could say "since the season is a wash at least we get to see the young guys"..but not on a Fox team..The vets will play even if they suck

I wish i could say"At least with this great QB class we could use our 1st round pick on one"but no we have Everette brown.. our top 10 pick...

This is going to a very long season.

Yea thanx for that 1st round pick hopefully u guys will keep losing and it will be a top 5 pick

[Jangler]

I'm just not fired up. This has trainwreck written all over.

I need a football Matt Foley.

:cheers2:

The Minnesota/Green Bay game is on at the same time.

[CatMan72]

I'm psyched to see us get our ass kicked because it will mean we're one step closer to getting rid of Fox and Jake... there, I said it.