Arizona Cardinals 2010 Training Camp Preview

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07/22/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) -

REPORT DATE: July 30th

SITE: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

CAMP OBJECTIVES: With Kurt Warner having joined an already substantial group of Arizona retirees, much of the training camp focus will be on whether Matt Leinart and/or Derek Anderson has the goods to step in and keep the offense rolling. With newcomer Alan Faneca having upgraded the interior offensive line, Ken Whisenhunt will also focus on the transition to a more run-based approach utilizing Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower. In the first year of the post-Anquan Boldin era, the team will also need Steve Breaston and Early Doucet, among others, to show productivity opposite Larry Fitzgerald. The Cardinals defense is in transition as well, as playmakers Karlos Dansby and Antrel Rolle were among those who defected in free agency. A linebacking corps now including ex- Dolphin Joey Porter, journeyman Paris Lenon and rookie Daryl Washington (2nd Round, TCU) will have to show some chemistry, and Kerry Rhodes will have to prove that he's Rolle's equal at one of the safety positions. At cornerback, Michael Adams and second-year pro Greg Toler will vie for starting duties opposite Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Arizona also made an offseason switch at kicker, replacing the erratic Neil Rackers with the well-traveled but slightly more reliable Jay Feely.

PRESEASON SCHEDULE:

Aug 14 - vs. Houston, 8:00 PM Aug 23 - at Tennessee, 8:00 PM Aug 28 - at Chicago, 8:30 PM Sep 2 - vs. Washington, 10:00 PM

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Problem with Bears?

Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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