The 3-4 defense that the Arizona Cardinals will switch to this season has caused a ton of changes to their front seven. In fact, almost every single player other than Gabe Watson and Antonio Smith will be moved.Watson will continue to battle Alan Branch for the starting nose tackle spot, while Smith will assume a familiar role at right defensive tackle. From there, things get a little trickier.
Darnell Dockett will now move from defensive tackle to left defensive end, with Chike Okeafor moving to outside linebacker. Bertrand Berry will join Okeafor on the outside as Karlos Dansby moves to an inside linebacker position. Rounding it out is Gerald Hayes, who will fill the last inside linebacker spot.
Most of those players are talented and athletic enough to perform well at their new positions, but Dockett will carry some question marks. While he does move well for having such a big frame and weighing about 300 pounds, he seems best suited for playing under tackle. He's really going to have to step it up in order for the new 3-4 defense to be successful.
Overall, I like the alterations. I'm excited to see what this unit can do.


















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7-05-2007 @ 2:13PM
CrazyDaddy.net said...
Leihnart and Warner are salivating and anticipating a great year. With guys like E.J, J.J, Ship , etc, in back field, and Studs like Fitgerald and TE's to mix in, should have plenty of options on Offense.
One of the best games of opening day 49ERS vs AZ Cards. With Cards being on the road I expect a loss at 49ers- but as well look for a performance that will keep teams like Steelers, Panthers, and Seahawks from going to AZ looking for a punching bag.
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7-05-2007 @ 6:29PM
TJ said...
All your doing CrazyDaddy is promoting your CrazyDaddy.net. Your obviously not a Big Red fan. The Cards beat the 49er's twice last year and had a 4-2 record in that weak div. Whisenhunt and Grimm are putting all the pieces together. If the players put forth the effort, teams like the Steelers and Seattle will lose when they visit the friendly confines of Phoenix Statium. You give your opinion on a lot of blogs, but I don't think you do your home work.
By the way, Linert is twice the QB that Smith is or wishes to be. That was evident in the Chicago Bear game which was lost by our special teams squad.
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7-06-2007 @ 1:50AM
CrazyDaddy.net said...
Uh I dont know what post you just read, but re-read it. I am saying Cards should be good team and hard to beat, in fact said " one of the best games of opening day." As for them beating 49ers, we are not talking about last year. It is a progressive game, although I do agree things like that have to be taken into account when making a decision, and restate "the 49ers will beat them on opening day."
I am glad you are a fan, as I make my living doing it, and though work, still love it. Yes I always promote myself as do you in your opinions.
I have done my homework well enough to make a living giving sports and gaming advice for over 20 years and give my members a free trip to Vegas for using my site or even signing up for a free contest on Crazydaddy.net- what do you do for a living?
put your money where ya mouth is Vegas taking bets 24/7 365 days a year,uh I bet my selections as well and at least have the faith in my handicapping ability to put it out on here,, what else do you have other than spouting nonsense that is mis-quoting what I say!!!
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7-06-2007 @ 3:54AM
CrazyDaddy.net said...
p.s.
read em and weep,, get your facts straight before ya start talkig sports out your ass TJ.
look for 49ers to improve over last year where they won 7 games. BTW AZ Cards only won 5 and Smith had a higher QB rating than M . Linert. 49ers should have won both games, and was bad calls and timing- at HOME they will trounce ya.
I still see the Cards improved though, and they need some great play from E James as well.
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7-06-2007 @ 1:10PM
CrazyDaddy.net said...
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TJ-
You speel misinfo that could seriously mislead people in their opinions this year.Lets get the numbers and facts real straight.
AZ :
started of the year with big expectations with K Warner , E james, Fitzgerald, offense full of big names and players and defense to match. The big news was that they had dreafted Lienart.
Associated press AP, ESPN, HBO,FOX you name it expected BIG results from AZ and were soarly disapointed in a team that could not win. As you state they played week teams and got lucky to win. They won 1 game at first of year then lost 8 straight.
SF:
started off telling fans it would be a rebuilding year, and most analyst expected maybe 3 wins from them. Said from the start A. Smith was the man in San Fran and they would stick with him. They did this and people were shocked to see a 49er team that was far improved, dropped a couple to AZ they could have won and both games decided by a TD or less with bad calls and errors.
SF:
did play teams in Denver & Seattle that were in the top 5 defenses in the NFL when they played and beat them. AZ only managed 5 wins all year. They played teams that were depleted with injury when they played, and that the performers were resting or having off years.
This is why I have chosen SF to win against AZ in a " great game " , and have said they will win at home- and I proudly state it as it is what I believe.
Your desire to discredit me is obvious and to that I can jsut say , you are laughable and should get a life. You just upset as I am on a site that ask for a link to your page when you sign up. If you cant handle the game then dont poop your BS on those of us that are proud to statte true facts and not trumped up BS.
The reality is AZ won 1 game and went on a 8 game losing streak last year.
The wins against SF were not great wins decided with bad calls in gmaes decided by a TD or less. YOu make it sound as if they were lopsided. First game was a 21 point first quarter or AZ would have gotten wooped when Warner was playing, and in that game AZ barely could score the rest of the way and squeeked a win.
AZ lost to Seatle once and won once.
SF:beat Seatle twice.
AZ lost to Denver
SF beat Denver .
SF QB had a higher rating than AZ not what you state that M. Lienart was the second coming.
you maske it sound as if AZ was one step away from the superbowl, and that is anything from true. They sucked and were let downs to everyone.
I expect them to be better- but dam sure dont expect them to beat a improved SF at home on opening day. You state your reasoning was because of that 1 years wins, if this is the case lets look at the overall record and that would make SF a 90 percent lock to beat them by your own formula,, hahah cmon are you serious?
In my experience teams like AZ that start off with all that talent and fail , have other fundamental problems. Teams like SF that are building, and win when not expected have the fundamentals corect and continue to rise.
This is why I pick SF at home to win on opening day-If that is ok with you to respond on a public web site.
Look at the Patrioots of 2001 - they were never expected to win or even compete for the Superbowl but had the fundamentals and a guy named Brady they put faith in.
A. Smith is the man in San Fran- and to put the nail in your coffin of lies- he had a higher rating than Lienart of 74.8, - M L was only 74. So your talking out ya butt cowboy when you say Lienart was a better QB. You dont even spell your own QB name right as I didnt either, but then again I am not claiming to be his #1 fan as you.
So on a site where they ask you to promote your site when you sign up- dont hate the player hate the game missy.
pardon typos as I am sure TJ will try and change subject after reading the real facts and numbers. I doubt he has ever even been to a game in AZ and is just upset he has no game and probabaly works a boaring job he hates, and cant mnake it on the internet like others.
Tj I will say thankyou though as at least you gave me a way to show my talent, and people will see it proven in SF on opening day and then know to visit http://www.CrazyDaddy.net
thanks again
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9-19-2007 @ 1:31PM
CrazyDaddy.net said...
And the 49ers won - I rest my case!!!
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