Source: Cardinals set to name QB Warner as starter

[matt51180]

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to name Kurt Warner as the team's starting quarterback, a team source said Sunday.

Matt Leinart's poor performance Saturday night against the Oakland Raiders probably sealed the decision.

Leinart had three interceptions in the first half and completed just 4 of 12 passes for 24 yards. His passer rating was 2.8. The Cardinals won the game 24-0.

The source said Leinart's training-camp performance has been uneven, and the Cardinals are concerned about his arm strength and consistency.


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After the game, coach Ken Whisenhunt said Leinart was still in the running for the Cardinals' starting job.

"I know Matt's down because he didn't play as well as he would have liked," Whisenhunt said. "This competition, being pushed by Kurt, has made Matt tougher. It's one of the things you have to be as a quarterback."

[Terd Ferguson]

crap....thats gonna kill my Cards theory...Warner will be good sometimes, but will get hurt and throw a lot of picks.

[matt51180]

Then enter Leinart. Sounds like he isn't doing so good, buddy. May have killed your Cards theory, but helped my Rams theory.

[Terd Ferguson]

To tell you the truth, I think the Seahawks stay good one more year...I just wanted to shake it up with a less popular pick.
They still have the best QB and OL in the division, along with a pretty solid defense and experience WINNING games.

[mexicanjunior]

Dangit...Lienert's laziness is killing my Cards pick also. With all his talent, there is no way he should be playing this poorly 3 years in and getting beat up by an over the hill Warner...

[Sideshow Bob]

cardinals LOL forever

[matt51180]

Rams running game is better that Seattle. I like their passing game better also. Rams D is very iffy.

[bigdave]

Aug 25, 2008 7:16:04 GMT -6 Terd Ferguson said:

To tell you the truth, I think the Seahawks stay good one more year...I just wanted to shake it up with a less popular pick. They still have the best QB and OL in the division, along with a pretty solid defense and experience WINNING games.

Did you forget who they have at RB?