I might know what the Cardinals "saw"

[Debil]

So what's the verdict: It doesn't apply to every one of the picks (nor did I expect it to) but I think there are pretty clear signs the Cardinals picked up on Delhomme's double clutch tendency and used it against him.

Ultimately, even if the Cardinals didn't see it, that habit clearly needs to go. Of the times where Delhomme did it, more bad plays resulted than good. That's clear enough indication to me that Jake definitely needs to be coached out of this habit.

An additional concern: Other teams will likely pick up that narrowing their defensive alignment will make for thinner gaps and help negate Williams ability to make big plays off cutback runs. This can be compensated for by going to more outside runs and pitches and or screening it to get Williams in space.

If, however, the team insists on primarily running inside against that kind of alignment (an unfortunate past habit) then the run game will suffer.

Looking at the game (again), the common "thread", if you will, in all of those turnovers save the fumble, was his eyeing down the receiver. Double-clutch or not.

[southpaw]

So what happened to our defense while Warner and Fitzgerald were in our backyard playing pitch and catch? We sure as hell didn't pick up on that, ques or no ques. WTH???

[Sloth]

So what happened to our defense while Warner and Fitzgerald were in our backyard playing pitch and catch? We sure as hell didn't pick up on that, ques or no ques. WTH???

Soft zone. It's what we do.

Why would Fitz require special treatment?