In Honor of Pat Tillman | Woy's Arizona Cardinals (ESPN NFL 2K5)

[GMSFootballa54]

Followin'.

Pat Tillman = One of my biggest heros.

 

[Woy]

I like how you did the pre-season. I think for pre-season thats all thats necessary except for maybe a few more key stats for people that might be on the bubble for a roster spot or starting job or something. All of this has looked real nice so far. I am guessing Josh McCown won't be in the running for the starting job.

I probably would have went more in-depth but I didn't really write much stuff for it down, haha. As for McNown, I can't stand playing with him, so he's trade bait.

Regular season games will be very in-depth though.

Followin'.

Pat Tillman = One of my biggest heros.

Thanks Tanner, same here.

You know I'm following.

Thanks Gonzo, this is a given.

 

[Lumpkin]

looking forward to the regular season, like the Henson idea too.

 

[Woy]

looking forward to the regular season, like the Henson idea too.

Thanks Lumpkin. I'm going up to Robert Morris University tomorrow but I'll have the last two pre-season updates tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have the first regular season game up friday, it's finally spring break over here.

 

[Woy]

WESTBROOK TRADED TO MINNESOTA; OTHER PRE-SEASON NEWS

Take a look Eagles fans. This will be the last time you'll see Brian Westbrook in an Eagles uniform.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (AP)- Disgrunted Eagles fans lined up outside Lincoln Financial Field when they saw the news on ESPN. Franchise runningback Brian Westbrook was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for defensive end Kenny Mixon. Mixon, a seventh year defensive end out of LSU, had 47 tackles, five sacks, and three forced fumbles for the Vikings last year.

Westbrook had a solid year for the Eagles last year, rushing for 613 yards and seven touchdowns on 117 carries. He also had 332 yards and four touchdowns on 37 catches. These two teams will play each other on week two of the regular season.

Denver acquires two guards: The Denver Broncos made two trades over the pre-season. The first was trading free safety Nick Ferguson to the Eagles. He totaled 64 tackles, a sack, and two forced fumbles last season. In return the Broncos got guard Jermane Newberry.

Staying with the Denver theme, as well as the guard theme, the Broncos added guard Ruben Brown from the Chicago Bears. Chicago received cornerback Lenny Walls and wide receiver Rod Smith. Smith shores up much of the Bears receiving concerns coming into this season. He had 74 catches for 845 yards and three touchdowns last season.

Holliday to the Dolphins: Miami acquired defensive end Vonnie Holliday from Kansas City for receiver Derrius Thompson. Holliday had five and a half sacks last year.

Injuries hit key players: Injuries hit hard in the pre-season. Young center Jeff Faine of the Cleveland Browns will be out probably for the season with a cracked veterbrae. Faine was in the running to start at center for the Browns.

Star wideout Keyshawn Johnson will not get "thrown the damn ball" for a while. The Cowboys leading receiver will miss 11 weeks with a broken forearm. Johnson was Dallas's number one target and with him gone, they'll look for former Patriot Terry Glenn to step up in Johnson's absence.

And finally, staying with injuries to outspoken wideouts, a big off-season acquistion was injured over the pre-season. The off-season's biggest story, Terrell Owens, will miss six weeks with a hairline arm fracture. Owens was finding a connection with Donovan McNabb before the injury, as he led the league in catches and touchdowns.

 

[Woy]

Bump, I'll have the last pre-season update later this afternoon. First game should be up tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Woy]

ARIZONA CARDINALS PRE-SEASON REVIEW

Rookie quarterback Drew Henson is the key to a surprising run in the NFC West this year.

GLENDALE, AZ (AP)- After a surprising 3-1 pre-season, the Arizona cardinals actually might have some expectations this year. Fans were looking towards having the number one pick in the draft, now they think in a weak NFC West, they could make a run for the playoffs. Newly acquired rookie quarterback Drew Henson threw for 564 yards and four touchdowns over the pre-season, but he only completed 33 of 72 passes. Concerns about his accuracy have opened up rumors that Shaun King or Josh McNown could start, but coach Dennis Green dismissed those.

"Drew's our quarterback," stated Green. "There's a reason why we traded for him; he's got all the talent in the world and I believe that his accuracy concerns will only improve over the season. He gives us the best chance to win." King was Henson's main competition by posting a better quarterback rating than him (104.3 to 91.4) and throwing for 336 yards and five touchdowns.

Henson's main receivers were Anquan Boldin, Bryant Johnson, and rookie Larry Fitzgerald. Boldin caught 15 passes for 232 yards and a score and will go into the season as the number one receiver. Rookie Fitzgerald caught 11 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown. He'll be beside Boldin as the number two receiver. Johnson actually caught the most touchdown passes in the pre-season but against the Texans, he tore a calf muscle and will miss about eight weeks.

The defense was led by Ronald McKinnon, who totaled 30 tackles, one and a half sack, and an interception. Adrian Wilson added 22 tackles, a sack, and interception and Bert Berry led the team with two and a half sacks. Duane Starks and Coby Reinhart both intercepted two passes, with one of Reinhart's being a touchdown.

The Cardinals are a young team that consists of hard workers that don't have the best talent. In the weak NFC West, Arizona could definitely contend for a playoff spot. However, I don't see that happening. Henson will go through some growing pains but he'll show that he's a star in the making as the Cardinals will go 6-10.

 

[Aso]

Good articles. I can see the Eagles making those trades to improve their cap situation. Also I suggest making the Drew Henson pic a little smaller. Things huge.

 

[Woy]

Good articles. I can see the Eagles making those trades to improve their cap situation. Also I suggest making the Drew Henson pic a little smaller. Things huge.

Thanks Aso. I just edited the Henson pic.
I'll have a little game preview posted, nothing that special, then I'll post the game a little bit after.

 

[Woy]

Week 1 Preview

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Arizona Cardinals (0-0) at St. Louis Rams (0-0)

Pre-Game Injury Report

ARZ- Bryant Johnson, WR (torn calf - out)
STL- Marshall Faulk, HB (sprained wrist - probable) | Tommy Polley, OLB (food poisoning - doubtful) | Travis Fisher, CB (torn hamstring - out)

Pre-Game Matchups

Cardinals QB Drew Henson vs. Rams QB Marc Bulger

The rookie Henson will have it a little easier because of Fisher of the Rams being out. However, he still has to go against safeties like Aeneas Williams and Adam Archuleta, who want to make this rookie's debut a living hell. Bulger has talented safeties to throw against as well, but he also has two of the best receivers in football in Torry Holt and Issac Bruce.​

Cardinals HB Emmitt Smith vs. Rams HB Marshall Faulk

The two veterans go at it in this matchup. Smith is on his last legs, and if Marcel Shipp wasn't traded, he probably wouldn't be starting. Faulk still has some left in the tank and against a suspect linebacker crew that the Cardinals have, look for Faulk to have a good game, even if he's playing with a sprained wrist.​

Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin vs. Rams WR Torry Holt

Boldin had a great rookie season last year, catching 101 passes, but some of those will be taken away from him this year with the arrival of rookie Larry Fitzgerald. Boldin and Fitzgerald could become the league's best receiving duo in a few years, but they'll need a quarterback that can get the ball to them consistently. Holt and Issac Bruce are near the top of the league's best for receiving duos and at least one of them should have a nice game against the Cardinals secondary.​

Prediction: Rams 31, Cardinals 14​

 

[Woy]

THE NEW GUYS SHINE IN THE CARDINALS OPENING WIN

Drew Henson throws it across the middle to Freddie Jones before the blitz gets to him. Jones ran down the field 77 yards for a touchdown.

ARZ | 14 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 44 STL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21

FIRST QUARTER
ARZ- Drew Henson 49 yard pass to Anquan Boldin (Neil Rackers kick)
ARZ- Drew Henson 14 yard pass to Anquan Boldin (Neil Rackers kick)

SECOND QUARTER
ARZ- Erik Bickerstaff 21 yard run (Neil Rackers kick)
ARZ- Neil Rackers 29 yard field goal

THIRD QUARTER
STL- Marc Bulger 47 yard pass to Torry Holt (Jeff Wilkins kick)
STL- Marc Bulger 33 yard pass to Torry Holt (Jeff Wilkins kick)
STL- Marc Bulger 4 yard pass to Issac Bruce (Jeff Wilkins kick)

FOURTH QUARTER
ARZ- Drew Henson 73 yard pass to Freddie Jones (Neil Rackers kick)
ARZ- Erik Bickerstaff 34 yard run (Neil Rackers kick)
ARZ- Neil Rackers 37 yard field goal
ARZ- Neil Rackers 30 yard field goal

ST. LOUIS, MO (AP)- How's this for an opening impression for your new team? Drew Henson, who was acquired during training camp from the Cowboys, threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns and fellow newcomer Erik Bickerstaff added 86 yards and two touchdowns on just seven carries in the Cardinals opening 44-21 win over the St. Louis Rams at the Edward James Dome. Henson had the look of a veteran early, completing a bullet to Larry Fitzgerald for 17 yards on the third play of the game. After a few Emmitt Smith runs, Henson was sacked by Leonard Little, but then found Anquan Boldin for a 49 yard touchdown on the following play. Marshall Faulk fumbled the ball back to Arizona on the Rams' first drive and after a Smith run, Henson hooked up with Boldin for a 14 yard score. St. Louis proceeded to go three and out but on the first play of Arizona's drive, Henson made a rookie mistake and threw it right to Trev Faulk, who was sitting in the middle of the field. Another three and out by the Rams set up a promising drive in which Henson found both Boldin and Fitzgerald for 30+ yard passes, but then he threw it to another Rams linebacker, this time Pisa Tinoisamoa, for his second pick of the day.

Bickerstaff got going in the second quarter, carrying the ball twice for 28 yards before scooting down the right side for a 21 yard touchdown. A late field goal by Neil Rackers put the Cardinals up 24-0 at halftime. Henson had another interception to Tinoisamoa in the third but then on an all-out blitz by St. Louis in the fourth, he calmly stepped up in the pocket and hit a crossing Freddie Jones for a 73 yard touchdown to make it a two score game. Bickerstaff score on a 34 yard touchdown later to put the game away, shocking many Rams fans who expected a blowout the other way. Arizona improves to 1-0 and will host the New England Patriots next Sunday night, when the late Pat Tillman will have his jersey retired.

PASSING
ARZ- Drew Henson (17-28, 337 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT) | STL- Marc Bulger (17-37, 255 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT)

RUSHING
ARZ- Erik Bickerstaff (7 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD), Emmitt Smith (17 carries, 67 yards) | STL- Marshall Faulk (20 carries, 53 yards)

RECEIVING
ARZ- Larry Fitzgerald (8 catches, 95 yards), Anquan Boldin (7 catches, 155 yards, 2 TD), Freddie Jones (1 catch, 73 yards, 1 TD) | STL- Torry Holt (9 catches, 161 yards, 2 TD), Issac Bruce (5 catches, 40 yards, 1 TD), Dane Looker (2 catches, 56 yards)

TACKLES
ARZ- Duane Starks (7), Dexter Jackson (6), Adrian Wilson (5) | STL- Aeneas Williams (8), Leonard Little (6), Trev Faulk (4)

SACKS
ARZ- Starks, Raynoch Thompson, Kenny King, Calvin Pace (0.5), Russell Davis (0.5) | STL- Little (2), Robert Thomas

INTERCEPTIONS
ARZ- Renaldo Hill | STL- Pisa Tinoisamoa (2), T. Faulk

 

[Gonzo]

Henson's got a fucking arm. I'm really diggin' this thing Woy, lookin' real good. I'll be looking at this constantly.

 

[Woy]

Henson's got a fucking arm. I'm really diggin' this thing Woy, lookin' real good. I'll be looking at this constantly.

Thanks and yeah he does, I love playing with him. I'm still in the process of messing with sliders to get the most realistic results, so his play might drop or go up. We'll have to wait and see.

You like the layout?

 

[Woy]

Week 1

Game of the Week

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Former division rivals Indianapolis and New England played a thrilling game on Sunday night to open up the 2004 NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts (0-0) 35, New England Patriots (0-0) 31
IND- Peyton Manning (24-21, 339 yards, 4 TD) | NE- Tom Brady (21-28, 330 yards, 3 TD)

Players of the Week

Drew Bledsoe had a stellar game last week, throwing for over 400 yards.

Offense- Drew Bledsoe, QB, BUF (24-37, 436 yards, 4 TD)
Defense- Jamie Sharper, OLB, HOU (14 tackles, 1 sack)

Injuries

The Tennessee Titans got hit hard with injuries this week, as their starting wide receiver, center, and strong safety will all miss significant time.

Eugene Wilson, FS, NE (17 weeks - torn MCL)
Cletidus Hunt, DT, GB (12 weeks - broken kneecap)
Justin Hartwig, C, TEN (11 weeks - broken arm)
Tank Williams, SS, TEN (5 weeks - pulled hamstring)
Derrick Mason, WR, TEN (5 weeks - broken foot)

Transactions

The Jacksonville Jaguars trade center Brad Meester to the Buffalo Bills for defensive tackle Pat Williams.

Priest Holmes got off to another great start this season and currently leads the NFL in rushing yards.

QB Rating- Peyton Manning, IND (151.7)
Pass Yards- Drew Bledsoe, BUF (436)
Pass TDs- 4 tied with 4
Pass INT- Jeff Garcia, CLE (4)
Rush Yards- Priest Holmes, KC (126)
Rush TDs- 4 tied with 2
Catches- Ashley Lelie, DEN (10)
Receiving Yards- Torry Holt, STL (161)
Receiving TDs- 8 tied with 2
Tackles- Donnie Edwards, SD (14)
Sacks- 5 tied with 2
Interceptions- 2 tied with 2​

 

[Gonzo]

Yeah I do, the way you're doing the stats after each game is different from most, and it works.

I'm getting a kick out of some of the names I'm seeing too that are nobodies today, lol.

 

[Woy]

Yeah I do, the way you're doing the stats after each game is different from most, and it works.

I'm getting a kick out of some of the names I'm seeing too that are nobodies today, lol.

Lol, same here.

Hell, for all I know, ten years into this 'chise, Joey Harrington and Rex Grossman could be the new Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Ben Roethlisberger could end up like Ryan Leaf. That's one reason why I like doing these, they're unpredictable.

Being Easter Sunday and all, I won't promise an update because I have a busy day, but I'll see what I can get done.

 

[Woy]

Week 2 Preview

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New England Patriots (0-1) at Arizona Cardinals (1-0)

Pre-Game Injury Report

NE- Lyle West, SS (hyperextended shoulder - probable) | Eugene Wilson, FS (torn MCL - out)
ARZ- Bryant Johnson, WR (torn calf - out)

Pre-Game Matchups

Patriots QB Tom Brady (21-28, 330 yards, 3 TD) vs. Cardinals QB Drew Henson (17-28, 337 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT)

Tom Brady had a great game against the Colts last week, and will look to do the same against a Cardinals secondary that allowed 255 yards and three touchdowns to Marc Bulger last week. Henson was up and down all game against the Rams, and if he plays like that this week, he'll end up looking like a lost puppy out there against an experienced Patriots secondary.​

Patriots HB Corey Dillon (16 carries, 50 yards) vs. Cardinals HB Erik Bickerstaff (7 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD)

Dillon struggled against the Colts, and could struggle again against a defense that held Marshall Faulk last week to 2.7 yards per carry. Bickerstaff was a major surprise last week, coming off the bench to boost a running game that was ranked near the bottom of every pre-season ranking magazines. He could be the X-factor in this matchup.​

Patriots WR Deion Branch (5 catches, 77 yards, 1 TD) vs. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (8 catches, 95 yards)

Branch leads a receiving group where the top three receivers are under six foot. Despite that, Branch and Troy Brown make up one of the best receiving duos in the AFC and that could pose problems against the Cardinals secondary. Fitzgerald, the rookie from Pittsburgh, had a great opening game with eight catches against a depleted Rams secondary. Anquan Boldin had one less catch, but added 155 yards and two scores.​

Prediction: Patriots 28, Cardinals 17​

 

[Woy]

I have the next game ready to go, but I'll wait till after practice this morning before posting it.

 

[Houston]

I was waiting for this Chise to start, didn't know it alreay did. I'm late to the party but I'll catch up and follow.

 

[Woy]

nice match up at QB, and this is back in the right? cuz it has emmitt smith lol, btw im following

Lol thanks. Yes, this is in the 2004 season, ESPN NFL 2K5 with no updated rosters.

I was waiting for this Chise to start, didn't know it alreay did. I'm late to the party but I'll catch up and follow.

Thanks Houston. I've only posted one regular season game, so you don't have to catch up on much.

The next game will be up soon, putting the finishing touches on it.