We get down in Texas like that. Arizona Cardinals rookie OL Lecitus Smith is taking all of the good and bad that's come out of this season in stride. In the NFC West race, the Cardinals are now two games back from both the 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, who also hold tiebreakers over Arizona. Its giving up 30.8 points per contest. Injuries have undoubtedly played a factor in the teams current state, especially those to key players like starting center Rodney Hudson and wide receiver Hollywood Brown, but in the NFL, that excuse only gets you so far. Meanwhile, the Cardinals top two running backs from a year ago, James Conner and Edmonds, both entered free agency looking for pay increases. But even Baker is having a down year in those regards, with just one TFL and zero sacks through 12 games played. However, he was one of the best outfield defenders in baseball. I dont think weve shown what we can be. Only the Detroit Lions (34) are seeing more points scored than the Seahawks through five weeks. The D-backs outfield may have too many mouths to feed moving forward, but McCarthy made a statement that he deserves an everyday spot moving forward. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images). 2022 season. Overall, the rookie ranked fourth out of nine D-backs outfielders with 1.4 fWAR despite ranking eighth in games played. Arizona Cardinals rookie OL Lecitus Smith is taking all of the good and bad that's come out of this season in stride. Through 45 plate appearances, he had seven extra-base hits, a .410 batting average and a 1.196 OPS. Down the normal enforcer in Hernandez, Beachum brought the nastiness. The only time the 49ers werent able to capitalize was when Jimmy Garoppolo took things into his hands during a three-and-out filled with only passing attempts. TEMPE Starter. Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. 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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray went from a peaceful bye week away from football to dealing with criticism in the form of Patrick Peterson chatter. Calculations: Cap Space = (Team Salary Cap) - (Active Cap Spending) - (Dead Money) Outside of the Cardinals Week 1 debacle against the Kansas City Chiefs, who is the cream of the NFL crop through nine weeks, Arizona had chances at winning each of its five remaining losses up to this point. Some of that has to do with the team turning to both Baker and Thompson in coverage more with injuries, up-and-down play and overall bad luck impacting the secondary in 2022. They play with a lot of effort and really attack the football., A.J. So far in 2022, Brown has accounted for six plays of at least 20 yards. Budda Baker leads the team with 60 tackles, but likely will miss this game with an ankle injury. Arizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. Four names that come to mind right away are wide receiver Rondale Moore (2021 second-rounder), MIKE backer Zaven Collins (2021 first-rounder), star backer Isaiah Simmons (2020 first-rounder) and cornerback Byron Murphy (2019 second-rounder). As a team, the 49ers racked up 159 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. For a team that consistently gets in its own way trying to press the issue or get creative, it could be as simple as getting back to the basics given the disjointedness weve seen on display regularly in 2022. The line followed suit, keeping Aaron Donald sack-less in a quick-fire offense behind backup Colt McCoy. Then the 49ers rushing attack went to work to kick off the second half. On both sides of the football, the Cardinals are more talented than their record indicates nine weeks into the season. For a Cardinals offense still looking to find its stride over a full four quarters of action, it wont find a better matchup than this one to get things rolling. That was the first time I had ever seen that, Smith said of Beachum. The 34-year-old had spent his entire career with the D-backs before the trade and slashed .248/.316/.460 with 12 home runs with 1.5 fWAR. Trailing for most of the game, Arizona couldnt get its running game going, recording just 67 yards on 24 carries for a 2.8-yard average, a season low. All on FoxSports.com. That mentorship paid off this past Sunday, when the combination of Smith and Beachum made Aaron Donald a nonfactor throughout the matchup. Hes a guy that will send me video clips saying, Hey, we should put this in, or what do you think about this? Hes a guy you can trust, and I think the entire line understands that when he says something, its thought out and its usually the right thing.. Safid Deen: Rams 28, Cardinals 24. That being said, if, at worst, hes an elite defensive outfielder, that should help him stick at the MLB level moving forward. He also caught three balls for 28 yards. With all of that in mind, what grade does Arizonas outfield deserve? Stats. The negatives outweighed the positives, however, with the Cardinals committing way too many penalties, the most glaring being five false starts and a handful of holding calls. It apparently was not, as Fitzgerald notes by ranking Edmonds as the eighth-worst NFL signing: How bad was this addition? November 8, 2022 4:29 pm MT. In the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the defense was on the field for 73 snaps. Understand what you have to do. Surprisingly, Arizona converted 8 of 16 third downs, but it wasn't shocking to see the Cardinals -- playing with a patchwork offensive line -- struggle to sustain drives throughout the night. Text to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). But the good teams dont make those mental errors, make penalties and just doing stuff thats not winning football. While the Seahawks have been gashed on the ground, having allowed 19 plays of at least 10 yards over the first five weeks of 2022, its not much better through the air. Theres no magic wand for the mistakes. Especially in the second half, the D-backs outfield play emerged as one of the best in baseball. Jake McCarthy The rookie dazzled despite not being highly touted coming into 2022. Dec 06, 2022 Theres time for NFL players to change the stories of their seasons with about half of the 2022 schedule remaining. In his 75 MLB games, he slashed .220/.300/.367 with nine home runs and 33 RBIs. Arizona Cardinals rookie OL Lecitus Smith is taking all of the good and bad that's come out of this season in stride. That alone shows just how important he is to this Arizona Cardinals team. But while his line mate was surprised to see that side of Beachum, the same couldnt be said about his head coach. With only 115 MLB plate appearances in 2022, Carroll hasnt exceeded rookie limits and may be in the running for NL Rookie of the Year in 2023. There is plenty of time for him to work out the kinks offensively. The D-backs, who had a 1.4% shot at the first overall pick, dropped one spot and received the No. Hes a big business guy, has all these investments, made a lot of money away from the field, so he definitely has a calming presence. . Green #18 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Jordyn Brooks #56 of the Seattle Seahawks after a catch during the third quarter at Lumen Field on November 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Find live MLB scores, MLB player & team news, MLB videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & fantasy games on FOX Sports. No, not yet. All you got to do is do your job. Those are two areas Thompson lacks in, with nothing to show in those departments. 2022 5:14 PM EST. The Dolphins traded him away as part of the Bradley Chubb deal after paying out nearly $5 million of his $6.1 million salary. Entering their Week 6 tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, the Seahawks are one of the worst teams in the NFL on that side of the ball. Arizonas defense has been brutal, allowing 26.3 points per game, which ranks 30th. Getting an inside look from HBOs Hard Knocks, Beachum was that mentor Smith needed over the course of the week, helping build his confidence while keeping him accountable for his mistakes. It was cool. After that, he finished the season with a bang, going 6-for-19 with five extra-base hits in his final six games. Take Sunday for example, when Beachum was seen chirping at Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd over the course of the Cardinals win. Entering a Week 14 tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, the New England Patriots offense led by Mac Jones is faced with question marks. under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. They didnt hit for a high average, didnt reach base at a high level, but made the most of their hits. So where is the disconnect coming from? Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Everybodys looking for these answers, quarterback Kyler Murray said Wednesday. By the time Carroll got the MLB call-up, he was the No. Jones recorded 10.5 sacks and six forced fumbles last season, but the Cardinals went aggressively into stacking the outside linebacker depth chart with cheaper veterans like Markus Golden and Dennis Gardeck, as well as rookie draft picks Cam Thomas and Myjai Sanders. The last original starter remaining in the trenches, Beachum has had to adapt with the revolving door of injuries that has ripped through the O-line on the regular in 2022. 12 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. But its a group that you can tell has gotten better each week. The Arizona Cardinals are one of the worst teams in the NFL, according to Football Outsiders. We got to flush it and we got a short week with the (Los Angeles Chargers) coming in, Kingsbury said on the loss. Playoff hopes are nearly nonexistent at this point for the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. The team just misjudged everything about this one from the contract total down to the fit with the offense. While Conner was coming off a wildly productive year in terms of his scoring totals (18 total touchdowns) with Arizona, Edmonds rookie contract was up. 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Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson points during practice on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Tempe. Individually, there remains a lot to play for. I dont want to keep going on about it, but we clean those things up and were probably not looking the way we are.. Prior to the trade Edmonds was averaging a paltry 2.9 yards per attempt and had just 120 yards for the season. Though he graduated from his prospect status, hes still only 22 years old. 6 days ago Individually, there remains a lot to play for. The destination for all NFL-related videos. In the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the defense was on the field for 73 snaps. Winfield (three), Holland (1.5) and Hufanga (one) all have at least a sack on their 2022 resume. 2 days ago Tyler Drake Instead of capitalizing on their opponents weak spots and miscues, the Cardinals were stuck dealing with their own issues in the form miscommunication mixed in with poor execution. Jones cap number jumps to $19.4 million in 2023, so the disappointing Raiders are going to need him to recapture some of that Arizona magic over the next year and a half to justify this decision. Only twice has it lost by no fewer than 10 points, both against the Seahawks. OverTheCap.coms Jason Fitzgerald ranked the top 10 worst free-agent additions this offseason, with pass rusher Chandler Jones and running back Chase Edmonds making that list. Playoff hopes are nearly nonexistent at this point for the Arizona Cardinals. Kingsbury on if Beachum was put on popcorn rations, a food the lineman eats on the daily, after taking a trip to the ER for stomach pain: Thats his deal. After the call-up, Carroll mostly found success. ADVANCED ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL. Leading the way was starter James Conner, who finished with 42 yards and a score on 14 rushing attempts. Pushing aside it being one of the most valuable outfields in baseball, theres plenty reason to be optimistic about the productivity moving forward. Theres time for NFL players to change the stories of their seasons with about half of the 2022 schedule remaining. Hes like the CEO of that (OL) room, head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) dives for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Theres time for NFL players to change the stories of their seasons with about half of the 2022 schedule remaining. It marked the third lowest output on the ground since 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan took over in 2017. Over his four-year career (49 games), Thompson has just three TFLs on the stat sheet, all coming in 2021. Kelvin Beachum has made it his mission in giving back to the local communities around him in hopes of setting up the future for success. under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. Arizona Cardinals rookie OL Lecitus Smith is taking all of the good and bad that's come out of this season in stride. He jumped at a chance to join a Miami Dolphins team led by Mike McDaniel, whose reputation as a creative offensive mind behind the scenes for the San Francisco 49ers made the pairing appear fitting. Hes a true vet, so its really cool playing next to him.. The defense answered the call twice, but the Chargers' final touchdown almost seemed inevitable as soon as Arizona punted the ball back to Los Angeles with 1:48 left. Head coach Sean McVay and the Rams are coming off a Super Bowl victory and have routinely had Kingsburys number over the years 7-1 all-time but are in a much worse spot injury wise when it comes down to it. Only one player was on the field for every snap. Benjamin has seen no more than nine carries in a single game but has gained the trust of those around him with his work ethic and drive. Rounding out the list is Pavin Smith, who lost most of his 2022 season to injury. Budda Baker leads the team with 60 tackles, but likely will miss this game with an ankle injury. Surprisingly, Arizona converted 8 of 16 third downs, but it wasn't shocking to see the Cardinals -- playing with a patchwork offensive line -- struggle to sustain drives throughout the night. The Arizona Cardinals suffered their eighth loss of the 2022 season to the Los Angeles Chargers as they head to the Week 13 bye week. Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Estadio Azteca on November 21, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. You piss off a Texas country boy, its going to be on. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports). Its clear L.A. has had Arizonas number for years, which is why a victory on Sunday could go much further than just adding a win to the record. Kamu Grugier-Hills familiarity with Arizona made Cardinals the right fit Nov 4, 2022, 2:32 PM Arizona Cardinals ILB Kamu Grugier-Hill during practice on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Tempe. Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. will not play Monday vs. New England. Now, one man cant play all five spots along the line, but he can do all he can to put those around him in the best possible spot to succeed. The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to get a handful of names back in the mix at some point or another for the final stretch of the 2022 season. Thats a really good team, head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters postgame. In 151 games, he posted career highs with 27 home runs, 74 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, a 4.6 fWAR and 19 defensive runs saved (DRS). The same cant be said about the defense, though, which is littered with young faces and made the move to a 3-4 scheme this year. Among National League rookies, he ranked third in average and OBP, fifth in runs batted in and first in stolen bases. A.J. I take him as a guy thatll just go out and get his job done and do work. The only thing keeping them from an A or A-plus was more offensive production. We knew we had to play as good as we played all year and I thought they played really physical in the second half and found a way to make plays.. Ingram has yet to be activated five games into his rookie season, although, he has caught his head coachs eye when it comes down to the RBs ball skills and overall physicality. 2022 season. They decided to put young guys out there and let them grow on task. Helping form a formidable one-two punch with fellow safety Budda Baker, Thompson has made a name for himself behind consistent play and a no-quit mentality. The Arizona Cardinals are one of the worst teams in the NFL, according to Football Outsiders. The Cardinals dont have to right every wrong weve seen on paper over the weeks, but they have to take a noticeable and lengthy step forward on Sunday. The fate of Call of Duty is proving to be the biggest obstacle in Microsofts acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which now looks to be in serious jeopardy. For weeks, the Cardinals have yet to really peg what is going on with this 2022 squad, highlighted by the offenses inconsistencies. Cooper Hummel is representing the D-backs at the Arizona Fall League after a 2022 split between MLB and Triple-A. He followed that with a mini 3-for-25 slump the next seven games. 2022 5:14 PM EST. The destination for all NFL-related videos. Arizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. Jake McCarthy The rookie dazzled despite not being highly touted coming into 2022. We dont have a chance at that point. Dec 06, 2022 Kelvin Beachum has made it his mission in giving back to the local communities around him in hopes of setting up the future for success. Compared to the trio of defensive backs that made the ESPN cut, Thompson is ahead of all three this season when it comes to tackles (67) and is tied with Hufanga for the most passes defensed (seven). So far in 2022, Brown has accounted for six plays of at least 20 yards. The fate of Call of Duty is proving to be the biggest obstacle in Microsofts acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which now looks to be in serious jeopardy. You can never knock the effort when you watch our teams play. It feels like in a weird way that Im being coached by my dad. Offensively, Thomas struggled at the MLB level this year. 2022 season. After running back Christian McCaffrey handled a bulk of the first-half rushing attempts, it was Elijah Mitchell who finished things off in Mexico City. NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Dec. 6. You dont want to mess up because hes really going to get on you. 2022 season. NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Dec. 6. Calculations: Cap Space = (Team Salary Cap) - (Active Cap Spending) - (Dead Money) Text to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). Only one player was on the field for every snap. He did that in spite of ranking 47th in defensive innings out of 51 qualifiers (minimum 900 defensive innings). November 8, 2022 4:29 pm MT. The Arizona Cardinals (4-7) entered their Week 11 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers (6-4) needing a strong defensive performance against an offense that is known to run the rock. He also ranked in the top 10 percent among big leaguers in sprint speed (29.9 We know hes a really good player, hes a dog. Toss in a couple of unneccessary roughness calls, encroachment and a handful of offsides and it was clear Arizona had two opponents in Week 9: Seattle and itself. Its really cool being over there with him, Smith said Thursday. Entering this season, Baker had recorded at least three tackles for loss in every year played and registered no less than a sack in all but one (2019). Individually, there remains a lot to play for. Overall, they slashed .234/.301/.407 with 86 home runs (fourth in baseball), 299 runs batted in (tied for fifth), 59 stolen bases (fourth) and 10.3 FanGraphs wins above replacement (sixth). Efficiency; Four Factors; Player Stats; Point Distribution; Height/Experience 1 for Arizona out west. Watch game, team & player highlights, Fantasy football videos, NFL event coverage & more So far, the only significant move the Arizona Diamondbacks have made was adding 28-year-old relief pitcher Miguel Castro. Lost to Cardinals, 26-16. Humphries out for rest of season with back injury, Pressure on Cardinals' Kingsbury builds after Payton rumors, loss to Chargers, Cardinals Lecitus Smith grateful for adversity hes faced in Year 1, Cardinals Zach Ertz not letting knee injury sideline him from giving back, Cardinals Kyler Murray on Patrick Peterson criticism: I know who I am, With miniscule playoff chances, Cardinals lean on pride, Kingsbury: Cardinals Greg Dortch has made big strides with thumb injury, Giving back more than just checking boxes for Cardinals Kelvin Beachum. On a rate basis, the Diamondbacks outfield ranked tied for 20th in batting average, tied for 24th in on-base percentage and 11th in slugging percentage. WebCalculations: Cap Space = (Team Salary Cap) - (Active Cap Spending) - (Dead Money) In the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the defense was on the field for 73 snaps. Smith had a solid 2021 campaign, hitting .267 with 11 home runs and 49 RBIs. Get MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! All of us are frustrated with the little things piece of it, Kingsbury said Monday. Stats. 2 option following Eno Benjamins surprise release. I can live with me throwing a pick Im going to be pissed off but I can live with somebody dropping a ball, somebody missing a block, somebody missing a cut. 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WebGet NFL news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! Theres time for NFL players to change the stories of their seasons with about half of the 2022 schedule remaining. Kelvin Beachum has made it his mission in giving back to the local communities around him in hopes of setting up the future for success. Twitter @espnradio. Lost to Cardinals, 26-16. Baker Mayfield and the Panthers have not looked good this season, but they have only been outscored by seven points in their four games so far in 2022. Stone Garrett struggled to end the season but set the world on fire in his first 12 MLB games. The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to get a handful of names back in the mix at some point or another for the final stretch of the 2022 season. Popcorn aficionado. Find the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. 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Thats something at some point, weve got to figure out before its too late. But much like weve seen this season, execution will be key for Arizonas offense to thrive, regardless of who is on the other side. Budda Baker leads the team with 60 tackles, but likely will miss this game with an ankle injury. Arizona Diamondbacks' 2022 report cards: Starting pitchers, Report: Diamondbacks eyeing vet INFs Evan Longoria, Justin Turner, The Aint No Fang Podcast: D-backs make no splash at Winter Meetings, Report: Xander Bogaerts signs with Padres for 11 years, $280 million, Diamondbacks add minor-league pitching in Rule 5 Draft, Reports: Diamondbacks interested in catchers Sean Murphy, Christian Vzquez, D-backs fall 1 spot in inaugural MLB Draft Lottery, get No. Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it. In 99 games, the 25-year-old hit .283 with 16 doubles, 43 RBIs and 23 stolen bases. Allowing 170.2 yards per outing to go along with nine total rushing scores on the ground, the Seahawks have had no answer for opposing run games this season. The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to get a handful of names back in the mix at some point or another for the final stretch of the 2022 season. In a small sample size, he ranked second among D-backs outfielders in slugging percentage and OBP and third in average. I think our team understands that, but weve got to find a way to get it cleaned up.. Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 13, 2022. With the influx of young talent in the outfield, one must wonder what the future holds for 2017s No. Cardinals QB Kyler Murray went from a peaceful bye week away from football to dealing with criticism in the form of Patrick Peterson chatter. The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to get a handful of names back in the mix at some point or another for the final stretch of the 2022 season. 7. The trajecotry of an NFL team changes from week to week. Sometimes mistaken by Lecitus Smith as his dad. 7. Instead, it ran into a buzzsaw in a 38-10 loss on Monday Night Football in Mexico City. Playoff hopes are nearly nonexistent at this point for the Arizona Cardinals. The teams 2022 draft choices, including second-round tight end Trey McBride, were also left off. Kamu Grugier-Hills familiarity with Arizona made Cardinals the right fit Nov 4, 2022, 2:32 PM Arizona Cardinals ILB Kamu Grugier-Hill during practice on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Tempe. In contrast, Von Miller, who was the other available veteran pass rusher, has seven sacks, nine tackles for loss and 29 pressures. 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Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it. He did that in spite of ranking 47th in defensive innings out of 51 qualifiers (minimum 900 defensive innings). When Kelvin Beachum gets brought up in conversation, the titles are endless, meaningful and sometimes self-inflicted in describing the offensive tackle. A lot of young players, quarterback Kyler Murray said Wednesday. I think in the past couple of years, theyve had familiar players that weve all known. Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Its easy to see why, with Thompson seeing more of his snaps away from the line of scrimmage at free safety and Baker filling that do-it-all role for the room. Well-coached, well-played team that I thought played pretty much flawlessly in some areas.. Its going to be a lot of mental preparation for Sundays game before our bye, so we got to find a way to get it corrected., Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Estadio Azteca on November 21, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. Moving forward, the D-backs outfield is the area with the least amount of concern finding talent. The defense answered the call twice, but the Chargers' final touchdown almost seemed inevitable as soon as Arizona punted the ball back to Los Angeles with 1:48 left. Arizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports) NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Dec. 6. Christian McCaffrey is a tremendous player and they did a great job getting him the ball in multiple ways. 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Get NFL news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! Twitter @espnradio. But for two Arizona Cardinals free agents who joined new teams this year, it has so far been tough sledding. 2022 season. 2022 season. The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 13-7. WebFind live MLB scores, MLB player & team news, MLB videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & fantasy games on FOX Sports. Hufanga and Winfield also no fewer than five tackles for loss. Sometimes, though, that calming presence Beachum brings has to take a backseat to more pressing matters at hand. A lot like the Cardinals offense, the Seahawks defense has struggled to find its footing early on in games, getting outscored 41-28 in the first quarter alone and losing the halftime points battle 82-80 over the first five games of the season. Theyre a young team now I think, with a lot of new names on their defense, so Im looking forward to the opportunity. The same couldnt be said for the Cardinals rushing attack. Sometimes, all a squad needs is one of those get-right games that have seemingly eluded the Cardinals this season. Watch game, team & player highlights, Fantasy football videos, NFL event coverage & more The fate of Call of Duty is proving to be the biggest obstacle in Microsofts acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which now looks to be in serious jeopardy. He also ranked in the top 10 percent among big leaguers in sprint speed (29.9 7. Seeing just one carry in the first half, Mitchell finished the game with a team-high nine rushes for 59 yards. WebThe destination for all NFL-related videos. He has yet to register a sack. Three categories top 25, honorable mentions and snubs featuring 38 players and not one mention of the safety. Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it. 6 days ago Kelvin Beachum has made it his mission in giving back to the local communities around him in hopes of setting up the future for success. Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it. He ranked 49th in defensive innings but tied for 14th in defensive runs saved. The answer is, do your job better. Perhaps the most eye-popping of those numbers is his 19 DRS, which tied for first in baseball among outfielders. This year, Baker has more snaps along the defensive line (34) and in the slot (106) than Thompson (nine, 90), allowing the former more opportunities to wreck things in the backfield and cause QBs fits. WebArizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. The Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in catchers Sean Murphy and Christian Vzquez, according to multiple reports. Keeping it a one-score game at 17-10 at the half, the Cardinals were down but definitely not out, especially against a San Francisco squad that only ran the football 25% of the time in the first half. Mentor. Playoff hopes are nearly nonexistent at this point for the Arizona Cardinals. He did that in spite of ranking 47th in defensive innings out of 51 qualifiers (minimum 900 defensive innings). (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images). Its an ascending defense, Kingsbury said. In eight games Jones has just 0.5 sacks and one tackle for loss while his 17 pressures rank just 57th among edge defenders. Thompson wasnt the only eligible Cardinal left off the under-25 ranking, either. Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson points during practice on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Tempe. Get NFL news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! Stats. We got to get in the huddle. He pushed me off like, You go over there. The Arizona Cardinals suffered their eighth loss of the 2022 season to the Los Angeles Chargers as they head to the Week 13 bye week. Predictions and picks for the 2022 NFL Week 10 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. 3-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com, as well as No. Another loss to a divisional opponent, regardless of where the NFC currently stands, and the likelihood Arizona is stuck watching the postseason on the couch after posting a sub-.500 mark this season is even greater. 30. All on FoxSports.com. Baker Mayfield and the Panthers have not looked good this season, but they have only been outscored by seven points in their four games so far in 2022. Itll be moving fast for sure first NFL game experience but hell step up.. Oneil Cruz, SS, Pirates (age 23) The tallest regular shortstop in big league history at 6-foot-7, Cruz is a unicorn who registered the hardest-hit ball (122.4 mph) in the Majors this season and led all players at his position in maximum (97.9 mph) and average (93.9 mph) arm strength. The best example of these issues was last week against Seattle. Predictions and picks for the 2022 NFL Week 10 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Email ESPN Radio Shows In 64 games after the All-Star Break, he hit .300 with 17 extra-base hits, 34 RBIs and 21 stolen bases. Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Estadio Azteca on November 21, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to get a handful of names back in the mix at some point or another for the final stretch of the 2022 season. Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it. Individually, there remains a lot to play for. Efficiency; Four Factors; Player Stats; Point Distribution; Height/Experience Kamu Grugier-Hills familiarity with Arizona made Cardinals the right fit Nov 4, 2022, 2:32 PM Arizona Cardinals ILB Kamu Grugier-Hill during practice on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Tempe. Email ESPN Radio Shows 30. TEMPE The Seattle Seahawks staying afloat offensively behind quarterback Geno Smith has been one of the biggest surprises this season. And most of those yards came in bunches, with Seattle giving up 39 plays of at least 13 yards with seven resulting in touchdowns. But its obvious he can do that and talk that noise if people want to go that route as well. They felt like they found something, Kingsbury told Cardinals sideline reporter Paul Calvisi postgame. At the end of the day, its on the players and coaches to right the ship before its completely sunk under the waves of NFL mediocrity. David Peralta played well in 87 games before getting flipped to the Tampa Bay Rays at the deadline. After another dreadful loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Cardinals are once again the little brother of the NFC West, eyeing a last-place 3-6 mark with hardly any positives to hang their hats on. The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night. 12 overall pick in 2023. Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Efficiency; Four Factors; Player Stats; Point Distribution; Height/Experience However, in his final 39 plate appearances, he slashed .135/.154/.324 with a 43.6 strikeout rate. Players and coaches have spoken ad nauseum of the difference they are seeing from practice to game day, acknowledging the mountain of issues under the bright lights isnt as evident within the fences of the training facility in Tempe. The next closest Cardinals pass catcher is Greg Dortch with three. The Arizona Cardinals have an average of 349.5 yards/game ranking them 14th in the league. Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz can't contribute on the field for the rest of 2022, but that hasn't stopped him from doing so off of it. Arizonas defense has been brutal, allowing 26.3 points per game, which ranks 30th. The biggest area of weakness for Seattle is stopping the run. Scoring in three of their first four possessions to start the second half, the 49ers ran the football 14 times over 19 plays. Wiggle room is nonexistent in the desert if the Cardinals have any hope of turning this season around and getting back to the postseason for a consecutive season. The rookie dazzled despite not being highly touted coming into 2022. That could bode well for the connection of Murray and Hollywood Brown, who continue to impress in their reunion tour. The infusion of youth brought timely hits, elite defense and all around helped set the identity of the team. Thomas entered the season as the top prospect in the D-backs organization and 18th overall on MLB.com. San Francisco averaged 5.7 yards per rushing attempt. Oneil Cruz, SS, Pirates (age 23) The tallest regular shortstop in big league history at 6-foot-7, Cruz is a unicorn who registered the hardest-hit ball (122.4 mph) in the Majors this season and led all players at his position in maximum (97.9 mph) and average (93.9 mph) arm strength. Only one player was on the field for every snap. 2 days ago Tyler Drake That couldnt be more evident when prepping for the Los Angeles Rams pass rush with rookie Lecitus Smith making his first NFL start in place of the injured Will Hernandez, who currently sits on injured reserve with a pectoral issue. The Raiders expected big production from Jones and it hasnt happened so far. The defense answered the call twice, but the Chargers' final touchdown almost seemed inevitable as soon as Arizona punted the ball back to Los Angeles with 1:48 left. You dont want him getting on you or anything like that, but also, you do a good job and he kind of just gives you a pat on the back like, Good job, bro. It feels good. The Arizona Cardinals have an average of 349.5 yards/game ranking them 14th in the league. TEMPE If the Arizona Cardinals are going to get things backs on track, the turnaround must begin this week against the Los Angeles Rams. Everybody makes mistakes on Sunday. This league is about whos on the field, not who isnt. The moment doesnt seem to big for him since Day 1, just when he touches the ball, has good vision, plays downhill, plays like he belongs, carries himself like he belongs and thats why we ended up keeping him, Kingsbury said of Ingram on Friday. A.J. Baker Mayfield and the Panthers have not looked good this season, but they have only been outscored by seven points in their four games so far in 2022. Theyre going to play hard, so Im looking forward to it.. Arizona had done a lot of good, including scoring a touchdown on its opening drive and seeing the defense score for a fifth time this season behind a Zaven Collins interception. It showed me a little bit of a different side of him.. Watch game, team & player highlights, Fantasy football videos, NFL event coverage & more The Arizona Cardinals have an average of 349.5 yards/game ranking them 14th in the league. Its been a heck of a start to Browns career in the desert, with the WR also leading the team in receptions (38), receiving yards (417) and receiving touchdowns (three). Outfielders (L-R) Jake McCarthy #30, Alek Thomas #5 and Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB game at Chase Field on August 29, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Cardinals QB Kyler Murray went from a peaceful bye week away from football to dealing with criticism in the form of Patrick Peterson chatter. In mostly garbage time, rookie Keaontay Ingram tallied the second-most carries with five for 19 yards as the teams No. With three everyday spots, the team has potentially viable options in Carroll, Thomas, Varsho, McCarthy, and even Garrett and Smith. We know we got to play a lot better, improve on a lot of areas in a short time. In Triple-A, he played very well, slashing .310/.423/.527 with six homers and 19 RBIs in 33 games. The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to get a handful of names back in the mix at some point or another for the final stretch of the 2022 season. Thats just going to happen. Its been quite the NFL journey for Thompson, who went from a 2019 supplementary draft pick that arrived mid-training camp to starting as a rookie before eventually leading the team in tackles last year with 121. Theyre giving everything theyve got, but critical times and critical errors continue to show up. Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Estadio Azteca on November 21, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. The Arizona Cardinals are one of the worst teams in the NFL, according to Football Outsiders. Seattle sits near the bottom of the barrel against the pass, allowing 359.8 yards per game to go along with nine total touchdowns to opposing signal callers. Getting the ball to start the third quarter, San Francisco made a concerted effort to utilize its running game. Arizona Cardinals rookie OL Lecitus Smith is taking all of the good and bad that's come out of this season in stride. Arizona Cardinals rookie OL Lecitus Smith is taking all of the good and bad that's come out of this season in stride. Jake McCarthy The rookie dazzled despite not being highly touted coming into 2022. In the second half especially, McCarthy flourished. It just has to (wait for it) execute. The biggest discrepancy between Thompson and the others really comes down to usage. The Las Vegas Raiders (106.7) are the only team worse than the Seahawks when it comes down to opposing quarterback rating at 106.6. As a matter of fact, he was going back and forth and I was trying to pull him away like, Beach, come on. Cardinals QB Kyler Murray went from a peaceful bye week away from football to dealing with criticism in the form of Patrick Peterson chatter. Leader. Hes got to keep playing good., Arizona Cardinals RT Kelvin Beachum (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports). They played a really good game. Cardinals QB Kyler Murray went from a peaceful bye week away from football to dealing with criticism in the form of Patrick Peterson chatter. Find the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. In place of Conner last week, Benjamin managed to chip in 25 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. All on FoxSports.com. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin). . Edmonds has not yet made his debut for the Denver Broncos, who freed themselves from Chubbs contract and production on trade deadline day. And while the Cardinals rushing attack wont be anywhere near full strength, with James Conner and Darrel Williams already been ruled out by head coach Kliff Kingsbury, the door is very much open for Eno Benjamin, Keaontay Ingram and even Corey Clement, who is expected to be elevated from the practice squad for the Week 6 game. Jones ranked second, behind Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson. 6 days ago 1 in the D-backs organization. Its a divisional matchup, an opportunity for us to go 1-1 in the division against a good team. Kelvin Beachum has made it his mission in giving back to the local communities around him in hopes of setting up the future for success. Arizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 13, 2022. Individually, there remains a lot to play for. Arizona Cardinals Jalen Thompson left off ESPNs under-25 ranking Safety Jalen Thompson has been a constant within the Arizona Cardinals defense over the past couple seasons. Surprisingly, Arizona converted 8 of 16 third downs, but it wasn't shocking to see the Cardinals -- playing with a patchwork offensive line -- struggle to sustain drives throughout the night. Theyve gotten better each week and theyve played some really good offenses and have given up some big plays here and there. In his first 19 games, he hit .300 with nine extra-base hits and 10 RBIs. I know what Im doing., Ive never seen him act like that. 2022 5:14 PM EST. Thats what we talked about. His six outs above average (OAA) tied him for 12th among qualifying outfielders as well. His status as a right-handed bat should net him a roster spot with a good spring training in 2023. The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly are eyeing a few veteran righties as options at third base: Evan Longoria and Justin Turner. Perhaps the biggest bright spot for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season was their outfield play. WebHead coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals reacts during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lost to Cardinals, 26-16. So why with personnel and miscommunication issues is this the most opportune time for Arizona to get back on track? But not knowing what youre doing, the mental mistakes, stuff like that, that just cant happen. November 8, 2022 4:29 pm MT. Green #18 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Jordyn Brooks #56 of the Seattle Seahawks after a catch during the third quarter at Lumen Field on November 21, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images), (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images). He sees it from a very analytical standpoint. Playoff hopes are nearly nonexistent at this point for the Arizona Cardinals. It sounds like Arizona truly does not know which team it is going to roll out there on any given Sunday. WebText to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). With the loss, the Cardinals chances at cracking a playoff spot got that much thinner. Twitter @espnradio. WebADVANCED ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL. In 66 games at the MLB level, he slashed .176/.274/.307 with three homers and tied for the third-lowest fWAR on the roster (-0.8). Jordan Luplow struggled in 83 games, slashing .176/.274/.361 with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs. Cardinals QB Kyler Murray went from a peaceful bye week away from football to dealing with criticism in the form of Patrick Peterson chatter. He also ranked in the top 10 percent among big leaguers in The safeties that cracked the rankings were Tampa Bays Antoine Winfield Jr. (25th overall), Miamis Jevon Holland (honorable mention) and San Franciscos Talanoa Hufanga (honorable mention). (AP Photo/Ed Zurga). Individually, there remains a lot to play for. Playoff hopes are nearly nonexistent at this point for the Arizona Cardinals. 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