What will it take to get the Arizona Cardinals into the playoffs?
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To win more games than the rest of their division.\nHow will they do this...They need a better running game to take the pressure off of the pass rush, stop looking for the big pass play and take the short passes that defenses are willing to give up, then when the DB's cover tighter go to the longer routes.  They need better protection up front.
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I don't think so. With the way the NFL is these days, they could easily find a way into the playoffs, but I woudln't consider them a championship caliber team.\n\nTheir greatest strength is their offense. They have a great RB, two phenomenal WR's, and a very good QB in Kurt Warner. The also added a potential all-pro TE in Leonard Pope, so their biggest concern offensively will be whether or not their OL will gel and perform at a productive level.\n\nDefensively that is where they need the most work/help. They upgraded the secondary last year and need for alot of their younger guys to take the next step. \n\nAll of that being said, I think we should definitely see an improvement on last years 5-11 team as long as Kurt Warner can stay healthy, he is the key.
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The Phillies have a better chance.  They have a better nucleus of players and experience.  They are a bit weaker in the bullpen with the loss of Billy Wagner and the move of Ryan Madsen to the rotation.  However, they should be able to manage a winning record with their offense.\n\nPittsburgh has a better chance of being a cellar dweller.  They have not don't ever hold on to anyone (Jason Kendall, Brian Giles, Darryle Ward).  Sean Casey was a good addition. Jason Bay is a great hitter too.  However, they are weak in pitching and have too many inconsistencies on offense.\n\nMy vote is nether will make the playoffs.  Cardinals win the Central and New York wins the East.  Astros or Braves in the Wildcard.  I don't even count the NL West.
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Although I'm a niners fan, I think the cowboys actually have a better chance at it.  Once they get in their QB groove (possibly this year with Free agency), then they will have everything they need to be a legit contender. Unfortunately, the niners are a couple of years away i think.
845716
They should have a strong showing in the playoffs, but right now my Bears are still the class of the NFC! Be patient though. With Drew Brees and Reggie Bush there are good things to come from the Saints! Just not this year!
406515
St. Louis Cardinals have a great shot this year.
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Not yet.  The problem is that there really is nobody to put up good competition in the Central this year.  I thought it was going to be pretty tough this year with the Astros and the Cubs' lineups, then Cincinnati and Milwaukee started playing well too.  But the Cards are on a 7 game losing streak and are still in first place by 1.5 games.  They have a tough game tonight, but I think they'll pull this one out, then they have one more against the Indians, a day off, then 3 game sets against Kansas City and Atlanta before closing the first half with a 4 game series against the Astros.  They're still looking at 50+ wins in the first half, with 76 to go in the second half.
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I believe they will seeing as in the offseason they managed to pick up worthwhile veterans like Mike Piazza and Mike Cameron.  Mix that with the number of young standouts like Jake Peavy and Khalil Green and you have a winning combination.  That does not mean they will make the playoffs though.
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It will be tough because their remaining schedule is cle, balt, sd, oak, and jac. With as many teams that are still in the playoff picture i think that they have to win at least 4. The one thing that they have going for them their 2 last home games are balt and jac, if they can win both of them they should be able to beat oak and clev on the road that means the game with sd would not be as important but would still be awesome if they could pull it off.\nIn my opinion if they can make the playoffs with this schedule then they should be well prepared in the playoffs.
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I'm thinking a 10-6 is needed for wildcard in the NFC...the Packers have a super SUPER easy schedule...and 9-7 is not too far fetched if their defense can show up every once in a while...I just don't think they can make the playoffs...however it would be fun to see Favre in the playoffs for his last season eh?
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Nope.....it's the Cardinals, they don't even try to win.\n\nFor more on the Bucs, Cards, and the NFL, check this site out.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
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OH YEA, the Cards have an EDGE in the NFC WEST, if u know what i mean. come on, the 2 WR, the edge, warner is ok. their OL is coo, they'll make it to the playoffs. \nAs a niner fan, yes they'll be a better than a 4-12 team coming season, they'll move up to 8-8; or 7-9. i know thats not much different but improvment comes in small size, what can u say. \nthe Rams, forget bout it. they'll go no where, with that high powered offense and no D. its over. \nthe hawks will perform well again. u know y? well look at the schedule, only 3 really hard games: KC, DEN AND SD. the rest are ok.
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While I hope the Toronto Blue Jays go on a great run and win the World Series, I think that a team like the St. Louis Cardinals (With a healthy Albert Pujols) has what it takes.  As well, the team the wins the AL East is a definite contender.
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PLAYOFFS:\nAL WEST: Los Angelas Angels of Anahiem (Colon impacts when returns)\nAL CENT: Detroit Tiger (Thome, and Cliff Lee slow down)\nAL EAST: Boston Red Sox (Johnson demands trade, Jeter, AROD, and Damon never get going, and Giambi and Sheffield get suspended after some other duesche bag releases another steroid)\nAL WC: Texas Rangers (Could be the Yankees or Blue Jays, but I don't know how long Burnett is out?)\n\nNL WEST: New York Mets (There the Yankees of 1900-2000 huge payroll, but the players are actually performing, plus they'll trade Cliff Floyd for someone with talent)\nNL CENT: St. Louis Cardinals (Albert Winnie the Pujols...enough said, wait no they trade IZI for J.J. Putz from the Mariners, who hasn't been CY YOUNG material but is pretty good, and him being a Mariner, will be red hot after he leaves Seattle, even though it's a "hitters ballpark".Bronson Arroyo can't hit all of the Reds homeruns! Maybe next year, they got good young guys, but need to fill a couple holes)\nNL EAST: Colorado Rockies (WHY? CAUSE THE PADRES DID IT LAST YEAR, sub 500, Bonds will hit 715, then run around the field naked with "IM ON STEROIDS" painted on his chest, the picked up all the washed up garbage nobody else wanted, and the Padres, well there last years accident)\nNL WC: Houston Astros (Roger Clemens will return to the Astros, and pump up an already hot Houston team, Berkman gets the Silver Slugger Award, shoot maybe even MVP)\n\nPLAYOFFS:\nAL:\nLAA beat BOS 4-2 (Schilling will be back next year, not enough determination)\nTEX beat DET 4-0 (Lots of talk about Detroit could win it, but fold under pressure)\nNL:\nNYM beat COL 4-0 (Uhm, yeah, they should do what the NFL did and rearrange the leagues when the Marlins move to Las Vegas, cause the NL WEST IS A JOKE!)\nSTL beat HOU 4-3 (Clemens, tries to go the 7th game, and gets his tits lit, Pujols wins the 7th game with a WALKOFF)\n\nAL:\nLAA beat TEX 4-2 (This ones comes down to pitching, plus notice the trend, the year after Buck Shurwalter left the Diamondbacks they won there first world series, same with Yankees, so it will have to wait, until BUCKY LEAVES)\n\nNL:\nSTL beat NYM 4-3 (Delgado slumps, Wright makes errors, Reyes gets thrown out stealing, but Julio Franco hits a WALKOFF to end one of the games)\n\nWORLD SERIES:\nSTL beat LAA 4-1 (Cardinals offense is too good for Angels pitching, and Cardinals pitching barely survives Angels offense, but PUTZ gets 3 saves, and PUJOLS hits a WALKOFF)\n\nROOKIE OF THE YEAR:\nAL: Chris Shelton DET\nNL: \n\nCOMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR:\nAL: Curt Schilling BOS (20 Wins, says he'll retire after the playoffs, then says FUCK THAT after they lose)\nNL: Ryan Spilborghs COL (No one else comes to mine, and so far in his first 9 games he's hitting .500, with 3 Walks, he's got a great eye!)\n\nCY YOUNG:\nAL: Curt Schilling BOS (Johnathan Papelbon is a Closer or he would have won it)\nNL: Pedro Martinez NYM (20 Wins, 100 K, 1.72 ERA, finally turns into a true team player, leader, and captain)\n\nMVP:\nAL: Albert Pujols STL (Hits 47 HRs, Sets record for most WALKOFFS IN A SEASON, dumbass coaches never figure out, you pitch to him in the begining with no one on, not the 9th with bases loaded)\nNL: Lance Berkman HOU (Will lead Houston in RBI, HR, & 2B)\nWS: Albert Pujols STL (Most RBIS in World Series history, 4 HR, 1 WALKOFF)
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They're a great team and I really think they can contend in the playoffs as long as they fill their problems in the draft. As long as they don't choke in the playoffs, they should run smoothly.
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Arizona Cardinals. I mean with Edgerrin James, and Kurt Warner. And have Matt Lienart learn behind Warner will make him great. I think that they have a great chance this year.
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Dude, I love your name. Do you like mine, I have used it since 1995!!!!! SAN FRANCISCO FORTY NINERS RULE. Yes they will make the playoffs. The rise of the Niners begins now! Go niners!