Derek Anderson Blows A Fuss At Press Conference

During last's night embarrasing Monday Night Football loss to the San Fransisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals QB Derek Anderson was caught on camera sharing a small laugh with a fellow teammate Deuce Lutui. In the post game press conference, when a reporter posed Anderson with a question about why he was laughing Anderson blew up like he was accused of a felony and didn't have a proper alibi. Here's video of the melt down:



Now correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the question had anything to do with Anderson's practices during the week, how hard he studies, etc. All he had to do was simply answer the question like a professional (but this is the NFL, where "professional" is optional). I understand that the question about the laugh may have caught Anderson off guard, but that is no excuse. Maybe he should have had a Twix or froze time like that chick from that 80's TV show "Out Of This World". Either way, all he did was embarass himself even more.

The Cardinals QB position has been a joke this season since the release of former first rounder Matt Leinart and Anderson statistically has been one of the worst quarterbacks in recent memory (yes, even worse than Alex Smith). Get it together, Mr. Anderson.

Los The Fallen

The first edition of Los The Fallen was a tough write for this blogger because it was about one of my favorite NBA players. This second edition, not so much, this is a gloating "I told you so" to all the people who told me that Matt Leinart would be a great pro, LOS DOH!

Matt Leinart played his college football at USC and was a college great. Coached by the incomparable Pete Carrol, he had a stellar collegiate record of 37-2 as a starter, he led SC to back to back championships in 2003 and 2004 and also won the Heisman Trophy in 2004. Then he made the biggest mistake of his career... He chose to take his talents to the NFL, hahahaha...

With the 10th pick of the 2006 draft the Arizona Cardinals selected Matt Leinart. Leinart was supposed to be one of the 3 stars of that draft class, Reggie Bush and Vince Young being the other 2.

2006 was an understandable learning curve year for Leinart, but in 2007 ageless wonder Kurt Warner proved he can still sling the ball around the field the same way that made him a great story with "The Greatest Show on Turf". That was the beginning of the end for the former Heisman winner, as Leinart's playing time was limited to Warner concussions and various other small injuries that come with age. Warner would retire at the end of last season, and finally The Leinart can return to the field, hahahahaha...

Leinart's soft delivery and woefully under-thrown deep passes for an offense that likes to stretch the field has made him a casualty in Arizona. Journey man Derek Anderson is now the starter for the Cardinals and Leinart was released on Saturday. Sir Leinart is now backing up Matt Shaub in Houston, which I personally don't get. Why would you complain about not getting the starting job, but then sign to be a backup? LOS DOH! I'm sure there are greater things at work here, but on the surface it looks quite retarded. Good luck Sir Leinart, I always knew the intangibles would not translate to NFL stardom, but I do hope you salvage your career somehow.

Matt Leinart will be a great pro... hahahahahaha

-@lostheord

2010 Arizona Cardinals Preview

The Arizona Cardinals have had quite a busy off-season, to say the least. The original "good guy" of the NFL Kurt Warner (you aren’t the first, Tim Tebow) decided to call it quits after they got smacked in the playoffs by eventual SB Champions New Orleans, and disgruntled yet highly productive receiver Anquan Boldin was shipped off to The Ravens. For a team that was a play away from a Super Bowl victory just 2 seasons ago, the Cardinals are on the verge of a rebuilding period. Unless the young talent can produce right away.

Offense
With Warner retiring the offense is left in the hands of former Heisman Winner & 1st rounder Matt Leinart, who has a little experience as a starter earlier in his career. It's time to live up to that first round billing. Leinart's accuracy (or lack thereof) will make or break this once high powered passing attack. Expect a contrast to last season's 2nd most pass-heavy offense, a lot of running plays and a heavier load for young RBs Beanie Wells, and the scrappy Tim Hightower, . If Wells can stay healthy he should be a lock for 1,000 yards on the ground.

The WR core is still anchored by superstar Larry Fitzgerald. He'll be Leinart's favorite target in just about all situations. You can pencil him in for 100 catches, 1200 yeards and 10 TDs. Boldin's absence leaves the door open at #2 receiver for Steve Breaston and Early Doucet. Doucet plays similar to Boldin's style while Breaston is the faster receiver with more experience, and most likely giving him the edge in battle to start. TE's don't see much pass-catching action in the Cardinals offense, so there is no fantasy value here.

Defense
The Cardinals defense is not the strongest in the league, ranking 20th overall, but there are a few bright spots. Moving Darnell Dockett to DE opposite 3rd year sleeper Calais Campbell should put more pressure on opposing QB's. Arizona also added pass rusher extraordinaire LB Joey Porter, who despite his antics and loud mouth has all been productive. The secondary is decent with playmaker Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie patrolling one side of the field while the other side is a toss-up between a number of young DBs. SS Adrian Wilson is excellent in run support and ex-Jet Kerry Rhodes can cover a lot of ground over the top.

Prediction
10-6
Despite the loss of Warner & Boldin, a soft schedule will keep the Arizona Cardinals in playoff contention. If Leinart can focus on football and complete 60% of his passes and keep defenses honest the Cardinals should be competitive again in 2010 before losing early in the playoffs, which could be counted as a success this season.

-ALR