According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network (via PFT), the Arizona Cardinals and free agent linebacker Clark Haggans have agreed to a one-year deal; financial terms have not been disclosed.Haggans, who turned 31 in January, was expected to make a relatively decent splash in free agency this year. He had performed well in the Pittsburgh Steelers 3-4 system last season and proved that he still has plenty left in the tank. Unfortunately, things didn't go his way this offseason, and he drew only slight interest from the Cleveland Browns prior to signing with Arizona.
For the Cardinals, the addition of Haggans fills the void left by their inability to sign Brandon Chillar due Larry Fitzgerald's contract. However, it's not exactly a step backwards. Haggans is a very talented and physical tool that should fit right in with Clancy Pendergast's defensive system.
The seven-year NFL veteran will rejoin both Russ Grimm and Ken Whisenhunt in Arizona, who he became very familiar with during his time in Pittsburgh.
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3-26-2008 @ 5:48PM
Dave said...
There is a reason no one really looked at him this offseason-he had a bad year. He cannot beat a pass blocker 1 on 1 and had trouble playing the run the second half of the year. Steelers get crap for letting vets go, but this is a no brainer.
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3-29-2008 @ 8:51PM
southcarolinasteeler said...
next thing you know , ken whisenhunt will ask if he can change the cardinals colors to black and gold!!!
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3-27-2008 @ 11:48AM
Buvi Duvi said...
Dave,
The Cardinals are bad, so they acquire bad players. I mean have you seen their QB's play? It isn't surprising though, because there is only one real QB in the NFC West anyways up in Seattle. It always makes me laugh when they try and win though, because they try so hard, but they just don't have any talent, and make it so easy for the Seahawks to win. lmao! =]!
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3-27-2008 @ 4:21PM
ryan said...
This is a big physical man, and he will be ready to play. I like the Cards ability to try, and this guy will fit right in. Cant wait for you haters to eat crow...or cardinals in this case!
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3-29-2008 @ 12:25AM
George B Vieto said...
Maybe the Arizona Cardinals will be called Pittsburgh Southwest due to the former Steelers coaches and players who went to Arizona.
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6-11-2008 @ 6:05PM
John McGlumphy said...
George,
You have a valid point. Ever since Pittsburgh passed on both Ken Whisenhunt and Russ Grim, both who would have made a better head coach than Mike Tomlin, Arizona could now become the new home for traded Pittsburgh Steelers.
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