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Tagged: Carson Palmer (26 Results)

Apr
9

Cardinals RB David Johnson feels smarter heading into 2018 season

Arizona running back DAVID JOHNSON’S 2017 injury could have a silver lining. Johnson said that he feels like he got smarter watching alongside injured quarterback CARSON PALMER last season. Johnson believes his time on the sideline left him with a deeper understanding of the game.

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
27

Cardinals hire McCoy as offensive coordinator

As expected, the Arizona Cardinals have officially hired Mike McCoy to be their new offensive coordinator. McCoy will have his work cut out for him. Not only will he have toMore determine a replacement for retired quarterback CARSON PALMER, but questions also exist at wide receiver, tight end, and on the offensive line. Less

Source: Arizona Republic

Jan
26

Cardinals expected to hire McCoy as OC

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to hire Mike McCoy as their next offensive coordinator. McCoy was fired as Denver’s OC last season after the Broncos offense struggled. He also inherits a questionable situation at quarterback, with CARSON PALMER having retired and no clear successor in line to replace him.

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
3

Carson Palmer retires

Arizona quarterback CARSON PALMER announced his retirement on Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL. Palmer has been the Cardinals’ starting quarterback for the past five years. With the news of his retirement, Palmer will be unavailable for fantasy owners in 2018 drafts.

Source: Arizona Republic

Jan
2

Arizona head coach Arians announces retirement

Arizona head coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement on Monday. Arians retires as the winningest coach in team history. Fantasy owners will now wait to see if Cardinals quarterback CARSON PALMER and wide receiver LARRY FITZGERALD follow suit or if the veterans return for another season.

Source: Arizona Republic

Nov
23

Palmer, Johnson won’t return this season

Fantasy owners keeping a spot open at the end of the bench for injured Arizona players CARSON PALMER and DAVID JOHNSON can officially release the two stars. Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said that Palmer and Johnson will not return from injured reserve this season.

Source: NFL.com

Nov
4

Cardinals to lean on Peterson vs. 49ers

Arizona offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin plans to ride running back ADRIAN PETERSON early and often on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. With quarterback CARSON PALMER out for the season, theMore Cardinals were expected to focus on the running game as opposed to relying heavily on backup quarterback DREW STANTON. It's good to hear the OC confirm the plan. Less

Source: NFL.com

Nov
1

David Johnson unlikely to play again this season

Arizona coach Bruce Arians said on Tuesday that he “doubts” that star running back DAVID JOHNSON will return this season. Johnson had surgery on his wrist after injuring it in theMore season opener. With the Cardinals off to a 2-4 start and starting quarterback CARSON PALMER out for the season, it looks increasingly likely that fantasy owners will have to wait until next year to see Johnson back in action. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Drew Stanton at the helm for Arizona

Drew Stanton isn’t playing today, and that’s a good thing. I don’t want to watch him quarterback the Arizona Cardinals. Switching from Carson Palmer to Stanton will be a huge downgrade for Arizona’s offense.   more »

Podcast: October 24 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Justin Eleff works the waiver wire to get you through Week 8 (with six teams on their byes) and into the stretch run of the fantasy season. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly.  more »

Oct
23

Palmer suffers broken left arm

Arizona quarterback CARSON PALMER suffered a broken arm in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Palmer will undergo surgery and is expected to miss 8 weeks, making his return thisMore season questionable at best. The Cardinals will move forward with veteran DREW STANTON at quarterback, with BLAINE GABBERT likely moving up to clipboard-holder. Less

Source: Arizona Republic

Factoid: Deshaun Watson tearing it up

Deshaun Watson seems to be for real. He’s running and passing for lots of yards, and he’s putting the ball in the end zone. Inside the 10-yard line, in fact, he’s been the most effective passer in the league.   more »

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Podcast: September 28 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 3 of the NFL season, when old quarterbacks were up-and-down and the Fantasy Index Blackout was not entirely on the up-and-up. Sponsored by DraftKings.  more »

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Andy Richardson: My Do Not Draft list

It's a big week for fantasy drafts, with the only remaining preseason games ones in which nearly every starter will be standing on the sidelines. Shouldn't have to worry much about losing the Ware, Edelman and Meredith types. I have a couple of drafts this week myself, and when my picks come up, I have a list of players at each position I will not be drafting.   more »

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Around the NFL: Stanton wins Arizona's backup job

Bruce Arians doesn’t know what he’s doing. He’s hanging in there with Drew Stanton as his backup quarterback, and that’s tough to understand. Stanton is an older, lesser quarterback with no upside.  more »

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