Cardinals Offense Leads the Way

The Arizona Cardinals have talked all season about their lack of consistency, but that problem is really coming from only one side of the ball: the defense. The offense seems to have ironed out its problems. And if anything, it's improving. Rookie running back Beanie Wells is growing weekly and has become a real threat. Coaches are working second-year receiver Early Doucet into the rotation.   Full Story

Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter is no stranger when it comes ot being in the middle of a controversy. Porter made plenty of accusations leading up to Sunday's game. But where did he go after?   Full Story

When the Texans play at Indianapolis on Sunday, one player who will be under the proverbial microscope will be tight end Joel Dreessen.    Full Story

Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter thinks Tom Brady has his own set of rules. And yes, Porter still hates the Pats.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals snapped their win-one, lose-one streak with a 27-3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle. The Cardinals hold their first winning record of the season courtesy of execution in all phases.   Full Story

The Cardinals silenced the doubters with a 14-point road win in Week 2. They now have a bigger opportunity as they host one of the AFC’s best teams on national television. Here’s five players to watch for in what could turn out to be an offensive shootout. Andy Bishop breaks it down.   Full Story

Now that the preseason opener is in the rearview mirror, the Midway Monsters have a much better idea what they need to work on the rest of the way. Which of the Windy City QBs was perfect Monday? Bear Report had a front-row seat at Chicago Bears training camp and made these observations ...   Full Story

The San Diego Chargers acquired RB Gartrell Johnson hoping that he could emerge as the second coming of Michael Turner. Two weeks into training camp, it is clear Johnson still has a ways to go before he surpasses Michael Bennett on the depth chart.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals training camp on Tuesday was in full force, with full contact plays and full support of fans watching their gridiron heroes. Some players improved on many levels and others faltered. WR Lance Long, among others, found themselves on the upside. Long put on a show last year at camp as well, which landed him a spot on the practice squad. What will happen this year?   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals brushed off the chip on their shoulder last year when the league doubted, but now they will battle the Super Bowl curse. AZRedReport.com's Stas Yamnitskiy captures photos of the Cardinals getting work done and tackling one more obstacle.   Full Story

A lot of NFL experts just figured the Chicago Bears would be in the market for an experienced backup quarterback after getting Jay Cutler. Nevertheless, the decision makers stuck with Caleb Hanie. Here's what Hanie told Bear Report after Friday's training camp practice in this exclusive interview.   Full Story

This year's draft class is expected to yield some immediate contributions. OG Louis Vasquez is challenging for a starting job; RB Gartrell Johnson is looking to restore some punch to the running game; and DE Vaughn Martin is working to become a two-way force. See these draft picks and others in action in our first training camp photo gallery.   Full Story

Coach Norv Turner canceled the team's practice on Thursday, allowing the rookies and select veterans to rest up in advance of the first full-squad training camp session on Friday. The time off provides a nice one-day buffer for the rookies, because once all the veterans report, everything changes.   Full Story

The San Diego Chargers kicked off their third day of training camp Wednesday and SDBoltReport.com's Shana Siler was there to shed some light on the blacked-out practice. Find out who carried a heavy load and who came up with a big defensive stop as rookies and select veterans took the field.   Full Story

Every season, an undrafted rookie comes out of nowhere and makes an impact. Last year, in was Mike Tolbert. The year prior, it was Jyles Tucker. This year's leading candidate? Pass-catching TE Kory Sperry.   Full Story

With training camp approaching quickly, Scout.com dishes out up-to-date information about each of the Cardinals positions. Will Brian St. Pierre pounce on the No. 2 quarterback role? Will Beanie Wells take over at running back? What will happen to the cursed tight end position?   Full Story

Goal No. 1 is to handle prosperity with professionalism: The Cardinals are coming off their first Super Bowl appearance and their first post-season action since 1998. They obviously are more accustomed to coping with the aftermath of failure rather than success. It's important the players realize they haven't arrived, and it's a theme coach Ken Whisenhunt has emphasized throughout the offseason.   Full Story

Rookie Kory Sperry continues his interview with SDBoltReport.com's Michael Kranzler, this portion for Insiders only. Sperry talks about taking his game from the hardwood to the gridiron, learning from veterans and returning to Qualcomm Stadium.   Full Story

Rookie Kory Sperry combines the size and toughness of a tight end with the hands and athleticism of a wide receiver. Will that be enough for him to beat the odds and earn a spot on San Diego's final 53-man roster? SDBoltReport.com's Michael Kranzler searches for the answer by asking Sperry about his blocking, his learning curve and much more.   Full Story

The Cardinals defense stands as the area most in need of improvement for the coming season. Coach Ken Whisenhunt will have his hands full adjusting to a new defensive coordinator and the lingering sting from a Super Bowl defeat. Each position is loaded with potential, but it will be up to the new defensive coordinator, Bill Davis, to draw that hidden talent out. Tyson Qualls explains.   Full Story

Gartrell Johnson wraps up his exclusive interview with SDBoltReport.com's Michael Kranzler talking about the things that matter most: playing with LaDainian Tomlinson, making a playoff push and taking his game to the next level.   Full Story

Fourth-round pick Gartrell Johnson plans to restore the power to San Diego's run game. The rook from CSU is a dominant downhill runner and a gifted pass-catcher. He talks with SDBoltReports.com's Michael Kranzler about being a difference-maker.   Full Story

Kris Wilson and Kory Sperry will engage in one of training camp's most intriguing battles as they fight to be the No. 3 tight end. Wilson has a leg-up because of his experience and versatility, but the San Diego Chargers will be tempted to hang onto Sperry's athleticism and pass-catching skills.   Full Story

Fourth-round pick Gartrell Johnson will inject a power-running element into San Diego's offense. But how big of a splash can he make as a rookie? To find out, SDBoltReport.com's Michael Kranzler caught up with Colorado State running backs coach Anthoney Hill.   Full Story

The Cardinals took steps this offseason to upgrade a defense that often was road-graded in 2009, although it played well in the playoffs.   Full Story