| 7/27/2011 5:10:00 PM |
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When exactly did Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie become the most important player on the Arizona Cardinals defense?
That's the feeling I'm getting from a lot of fans now that DRC's name has been thrown around in trade talks more often than quarterbacks threw to the receivers he was guarding last season.
Thanks to the Kevin Kolb trade rumors I feel like I'm watching the trailer for the new Jason Bateman-Ryan Reynolds body switch comedy the Change-Up (if you haven't seen it think Freaky Friday or any of the other movies where one morning a major character wakes up in another character's body). Somehow one night Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie went to bed as a borderline good cornerback in the NFL and woke up the next morning as the most important piece on the Cardinals defense. The question is why?
The fans praising DRC's skills and lamenting over possibly losing him are probably the same ones who were blasting him for having the worst broken tackle rate (18.9%) of any defensive back in the NFL.
SOURCE: ARIZONA SPORTS.COM
| Insight: When exactly did Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie become the most important player on the Arizona Cardinals defense? | | |
| 7/26/2011 1:15:00 AM |
Description: Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt's recent admission that there were "no untouchables" on the roster appears to have given new life to the rumor that CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie could be the primary bait in a deal with the Eagles for QB Kevin Kolb.
SOURCE: PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY | Insight: So if the Cardinals do, in fact, make this trade, what will they do to fill DRC's shoes? CBs Antonio Cromartie of the Jets and Ike Taylor of the Steelers (both potential free agents) could be on the Cardinals' radar. | | |
| 1/26/2010 11:48:00 PM |
Description: AZ Cardinals.com reports Rodgers-Cromartie (left knee/leg) said Tuesday that his MCL was in fact torn and he recently had surgery to repair it and his fractured tibia. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie could be ready for OTAs this spring. His status for training camp and the start of next season does not seem to be in jeopardy. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/18/2010 4:11:00 PM |
Description: AZ Cardinals.com reports Rodgers-Cromartie (left knee/leg) had an MRI on Monday, which revealed a injured MCL and a chipped tibia in his left leg. | Insight: Further evaluation will be needed to determine if Rodgers-Cromartie will need surgery or not, since the MCL is not torn. In any case, he should be ready for training camp. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/16/2010 10:38:00 PM |
Description: Updating a previous item, Darren Urban of AZ Cardinals.com reports Rodgers-Cromartie (left knee) believes he tore ligaments in his left knee. | Insight: More should become known soon about what ligaments, if any, Rodgers-Cromartie has torn in his knee. At that point, a more definitive prognosis should come to light. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/16/2010 9:55:00 PM |
Description: Rodgers-Cromartie was carted off the field in the first quarter of Saturday's game against New Orleans after suffering a sprained left knee. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie did not return, and his absence hurt the Cardinals' secondary in the blowout loss. More should be known about the severity of his injury at some point and if it will affect his availability going forward or not. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/8/2010 8:07:00 PM |
Description: Rodgers-Cromartie (knee) is listed as questionable for the game against the Packers. | Insight: He practiced on Friday and all signs point to him playing. That's great news for owners of the Arizona defense as he ought to slow down Aaron Rodgers just a bit. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/8/2010 7:56:00 PM |
Description: Updating a previous item, AZ Cardinals.com reports Rodgers-Cromartie (left kneecap) declared himself "100%" after practicing on Friday. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie looks ready to go for Sunday's game against Green Bay, which is a good sign for the Cardinals' chances. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/8/2010 12:12:00 PM |
Description: According to the Arizona Republic, Rodgers-Cromartie (left kneecap) participated in Thursday's practice. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie was officially listed as a limited participant, but reportedly participated in a "good portion" of the practice session. He looks likely to be ready to go for Sunday's game against Green Bay. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/7/2010 11:39:00 AM |
Description: According to the Arizona Republic, Rodgers-Cromartie (knee) worked on the side on Wednesday and said his knee is not better than it was on Monday. | Insight: If Rodgers-Cromartie can't go on Sunday against Green Bay, that would be a major blow to the Cardinals' chances to win the game. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/5/2010 11:01:00 AM |
Description: The Arizona Republic reports that Rodgers-Cromartie's (left knee) injury is being classified as a bruised knee cap. | Insight: Cardinals' head coach Ken Whisenhunt reportedly sounded optimistic that Rodgers-Cromartie will be able to play on Sunday against the Packers. His practice participation through the week should tell us a lot about his health. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 1/3/2010 9:33:00 PM |
Description: According to AZ Cardinals.com, Rodgers-Cromartie (bruised left knee) is "hopeful" he will be ok after being spiked during Sunday's game against Green Bay. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie reportedly has a bruised knee. His status for the playoff rematch next week against the Packers is unknown at this point. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| Questionable | 10/26/2009 11:47:00 AM |
Description: According to AZ Cardinals.com, Rodgers-Cromartie (left ankle) was in a walking boot after Sunday night's game. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie left the game with the injury, and X-rays came back negative. His status for Week 8 against Carolina is in doubt at this point. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 10/14/2009 6:24:00 PM |
Description: Rodgers-Cromartie was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 5. | Insight: Rodgers-Cromartie had a 49-yard interception return for the game-winning touchdown in the Cardinals' win over the Texans. His ability to make big plays could make him an option in some IDP leagues. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| Probable | 10/2/2009 11:15:00 AM |
Description: According to AZ Cardinals.com, Rodgers-Cromartie (fractured finger) fractured a finger last week against Indianapolis but is not expected to miss any games. | Insight: The Cardinals are on a bye this week, but opposing quarterbacks have picked on him a lot so far this season. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| Hot | 1/5/2009 8:35:00 PM |
Description: Rodgers-Cromartie had ten total tackles, nine solo, and an interception against the Falcons on Saturday. (SportsBuff.com) | Insight: | | |
