Cardinals WRs struggle
Arizona Cardinals12/18/2006 12:50 PM The Arizona Republic reports growing pains are expected when a rookie quarterback is running an offense, but with a set of receivers like the Cardinals have, QB Matt Leinart's development should be akin to a baby teething. The pain is dull and constant but bearable until some ice can soothe it. Instead, it was the Cardinals receivers who were iced Sunday in the first half of their 37-20 loss to Denver at University of Phoenix Stadium. The offense had come together in recent weeks, but ineffectiveness and less than nine minutes of possession led to a mere two completions to wide receivers in the first half. WR Larry Fitzgerald and WR Anquan Boldin, the tandem that combined for more than 200 catches and 2,800 yards last season, were held without a reception in the first half, while WR Bryant Johnson and WR Troy Walters grabbed one each. Read more