Simply just not true when comparing last years Cards to teams of the past 5 years! While I will grant you the division was down last year, the 08 Cardinals were a much improved team from past years. Coaching staff, (can't expect miracles in 1 year) defense,(drafted a very good Rodgers -Cromartie) owner finally dug into his pocket and spent his cap money (had not happened in 16 years) therefore bringing in some key players. So, the comparison between last years team and Cards teams of the past is not even close! If you break down the offensive stats from them they are overwhelmingly in their favor:
Better avg stats than their opponents in 08 (Cardinals)
More 1st downs
More 3rd down conversions
Better avg 4th down conversions
More total offensive yds
More total offensive plays per game
More total rushing yds per game Are you sure?
More total passing yds per game
Better completion %
Better field goal %
More TD's
More TOP
+8 TO ratio
Ranked 4th in points
Ranked 4th in total yds
Ranked 2nd in passing
Defense ranked 6th in playoff defense
6th? Out of twelve?
Now I realize there are several stats that they were not so good in too. However, The Chiefs could not score any points last year. The Cardinals had 10-12 games last year where they scored 30 points or more! If KC's defense can improve just a little from what they were last year, I think this coaching staff can improve on the putrid 2 win total from last season simply because of the offense. Is that good enough for some? Maybe not. Might not be good enough for me but after watching this team be soooooooo bad the last few years, I am willing to accept any forward movement as far as wins are concerned!
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