Bruce Arians
 Pos: Coach
NFL Team: ARI
Injury: OK
 Experience: Rookie
College: Virginia Tech

Summary

The defense continues to be up and down for the Cardinals. They have their moments but usually end up about middle of the road, which was the case last season. The pass defense is the area of strength for the Cardinals with Patrick Peterson, Greg Toler and William Gay serving as the top corners of the team. Peterson has shutdown potential but hasn't lived up to that billing just yet. Another area of strength for the Cardinals is the pass rush, which generated 42 sacks. Calais Campbell does a great job of pressuring the quarterback up the middle. And Sam Acho is emerging as a solid pass rusher off the edge. The rush defense can be an issue for the Cardinals, though. Campbell does well in run support but the linebackers have the occasional struggles stopping the run, which could be an issue once again this season. The Cardinals have a top special teams unit with Patrick Peterson leading the way. Peterson is one of the top return men in the game right now. He is a difference maker.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Cardinals are a decent platoon team. Their secondary has some potential and they'll get some sacks. And their return game is top notch with Peterson back there returning punts and kicks. But we wouldn't use them against a great offensive team. Arizona is capable of allowing some big point and yardage totals.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he prefers one running back that can play every down as oppose to the running-back-by-committee approach.
Source: KFFL.com
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians has been named the 2012 Coach of the Year for his work as the interim head coach with the Indianapolis Colts.
Source: KFFL.com
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said his first look at the team's roster prompted more positive surprises than negative ones, most notably on the offensive line. 'We get some guys healthy, it's not as dire as some might make it out to be,' Arians said. 'And some young guys have a chance to play who might be all right.' Arians pointed to OTs Nate Potter and Bobby Massie. Massie started every game while Potter started the last six. 'They got some experience against quality opponents,' Arians said. 'They're just going to get better.'
Source: KFFL.com
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said he will sit down with head coach Bruce Arians to figure out to do at the quarterback position. He said the team will look at every available player at the position.
Source: KFFL.com
It's believed that Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians will devote many resources to improving the team's offensive line weaknesses, including the number of coaches that will work with the unit. Previous offensive line coach Russ Grimm under former head coach Ken Whisenhunt didn't have an assistant to work with, and 10 or 12 offensive lineman would often be seen standing around during training camp. Grimm worked better with veteran linemen and worked mainly on pass protection, which didn't help the younger linemen much with developing key techniques. Arians said there will be as many as three or four coaches working with the offensive linemen this year.
Source: KFFL.com
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians assured he will build a team that is disciplined and accountable. 'I think players respect honest and discipline, and we're going to work hard. They're going to be accountable, not to me, to each other,' Arians said. 'It's not my football team. Our players will decide how good they are. It's their football team. If they want to win, we'll win. I'll show them the way. I'm no magic man. I've never tried to be.'
Source: KFFL.com
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he will call the offensive plays himself, although he will bring in someone with the title of offensive coordinator.
Source: KFFL.com
Former Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians agreed to a four-year deal with a team option fifth year to become the next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Jan. 17.
Source: KFFL.com
The Arizona Cardinals offered their head coaching position to Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. Arians is expected to accept that position.
Source: KFFL.com
Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is having dinner with Arizona Cardinals team officials Wednesday, Jan. 16, and he will continue interviewing with them Thursday, Jan. 17.
Source: KFFL.com

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