He's old, but a critical part of the Cardinals defense. Bryan Robinson, 34, has bounced around the league, but his ability to monopolize blockers makes him one of Pete Prisco's five under-the-radar players.
Jerry Rice + Al Toon = Larry Fitzgerald. That's just on the field. But off the field, Fitzgerald breaks the mold. A hard-working and humble WR, he stands apart from the me-first divas of today's NFL, Pete Prisco says.
The Cards' history of being cheap? 'The past,' says GM Rod Graves. He will have an interesting offseason, trying to re-sign key free agents while also keeping other guys who want new deals happy, Pete Prisco says.
Finally breaking out of the NFL desert, Adrian Wilson is basking in the Super Bowl spotlight. And proud Pete Prisco was one of the first to see greatness in Arizona's stellar safety.
Most agree that Hines Ward is one of the toughest receivers ever to suit up. But Pete Prisco reports many opponents say Ward crosses the line and would like to see him be on the receiving end of an up-to-the-whistle hit during the Super Bowl.
Right now, Todd Haley is known for two things: a sideline dust-up with Anquan Boldin and coordinating the Cardinals' Super Bowl offense. It won't be long until Haley is known as an NFL head coach, Pete Prisco says.
Looking at Darnell Dockett, it's hard to see his past pain behind his smiles. From the memories of a murdered mother and a loving family that saved a young troublemaker, Dockett's success is earned, Pete Prisco says.
Ken Whisenhunt -- then Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator -- could have waited for the Steelers in 2007. But instead, he took a chance as head coach for the losing Cardinals. Two years later, Whisenhunt will face his former team, one for which he carries much respect, Pete Prisco says.
The internal debate as Arizona drafted fifth overall in 2007: Levi Brown or Adrian Peterson? Pete Prisco can't help but imagine how scary the NFC champs would be if they had gone the big-play route.
Throw a lot during the regular season? You're bold. Do that during the playoffs? You're crazy. Pete Prisco says the NFL has changed, and the knocks Arizona will get for its pass-first attack are becoming archaic.
Kurt Warner, Hall of Fame lock? Skeptics remain, but comparing his career numbers to Hall of Famer Joe Namath, shows the reserved QB deserves getting his bust in Canton, Pete Prisco says.
Instead of wondering how the heck Arizona is headed to the Super Bowl, Pete Prisco highlights five reasons why the Cardinals shocked the football world, including Kurt Warner, D.R.C. and a nice Christmas present.
If the old saying about defense winning championship holds true, the Cardinals might be in trouble in Super Bowl XLIII. But Pete Prisco isn't so sure the Steelers' suffocating D can hold Arizona's big-time offense.
The Cards are losers no more. At 37, Kurt Warner leads Arizona to its first Super Bowl -- and first championship game since '48. Pete Prisco says it's because of the should-be Hall of Fame QB and the aggressive play-calling in a 32-25 NFC title win over the Eagles.
Tim Hightower is younger, faster and the future of the Cardinals running game. And Sunday, he should be the present, Pete Prisco says, despite Edgerrin James' protests that he is his old self.
Gone are the empty seats, or stands filled with opposing fans. Arizona is crazy about the Cardinals, jumping on all things red. That's what happens when a 20-year loser gets this close to the Super Bowl, Pete Prisco says.
Arizona's offense is sexy -- Warner, Fitzgerald, Boldin -- and can score but it's the Cardinals' improved defense that has them one win from the Super Bowl. Lead by a rookie DB nicknamed 'Fart Box' and only three guys over 30, there's nothing stinky about this unit, Pete Prisco says.
Can a 340-pounder be anonymous? Yes, if obscured by the oversized personalities on the Ravens defense. But Haloti Ngata -- aka 'Ray Lewis' bodyguard' -- is key to Baltimore's Super Bowl dreams, Pete Prisco says.
Talk has already begun as to whether retiring Colts coach Tony Dungy belongs in the Hall of Fame, but Pete Prisco says there's no debating this: As a human being in the coaching fraternity, Dungy was in a league of his own.
Feeling like 2000? The Ravens deny it, but after three forced turnovers and a 13-10 playoff win over the No. 1 Titans, it's fair to compare. Especially with Baltimore just one win away from the Super Bowl, Pete Prisco says.
Opposing fans really seem to dislike San Diego QB Philip Rivers. Maybe it's because of his beef with Jay Cutler or his public arguments with fans. No matter the reason, Rivers can play and now, the Chargers are his team, Pete Prisco says.
It's safe to assume Pro Bowl players will have an impact this weekend -- but Pete Prisco doesn't do safe. He digs deeper to find non-stars like Domenik Hixon and Justin Gage who must make their presence known.
The city of Detroit has taken enough blows to floor 'Hitman' Hearns, and the Lions -- flirting with 0-16 -- is the icing on this crummy cake. First step in repairing this mess? Improve at quarterback, Pete Prisco says.
Donovan McNabb seems to revel in it. Under fire most of the season, Philly's QB throws two TDs in the Eagles' 44-6 crushing of the Cowboys to claim the final NFC playoff berth. Pete Prisco says McNabb proves his critics wrong -- again.
The Jags, Packers and Saints are candidates, but the hyped Cowboys, who finish No. 13, are the NFL's biggest bust of 2008. Pete Prisco says there's plenty of blame to go around in Dallas, from the top down.
OK, so the MVP isn't going to shock anyone, nor will the players of the year. But surprises like Mike Smith and Tony Sparano make awards worth giving, Pete Prisco says.
Looks like the Eagles do belong in the playoffs. Philly bounces the Vikes 26-14 in Sunday's wild-card game thanks to a swarming D, led by mastermind Jim Johnson. Next up: a rematch with the G-Men, Pete Prisco says.
Looks like the Eagles do belong in the playoffs. Philly bounces the Vikes 26-14 in Sunday's wild-card game thanks to a swarming D, led by mastermind Jim Johnson. Next up: a rematch with the G-Men, Pete Prisco says.
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